This week the next generation of NFL players will take the spotlight at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where all 32 teams and countless reporters will assemble to watch the top college prospects in the nation run through drills and speak with the media.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 15: Wide receiver Amari Cooper #18 of the Buffalo Bills stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on December 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. / (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

The Panthers have informed linebacker Shaq Thompson that they are parting ways this offseason. Thompson will become a free agent.

The Carolina Panthers have made their first major move of the offseason, releasing veteran cornerback Dane Jackson. The decision, announced Friday, signals a shift in the team’s defensive strategy as they prepare for the 2025 season. But what does this mean for the Panthers’ secondary, and how will they fill the void left by Jackson’s departure?

It's been nearly 10 years since the Panthers made Shaq Thompson their first-round draft selection. He won't see an 11th season in Charlotte.

The Carolina Panthers are moving on from one of their longest-tenured players and a leader of their defense. On Monday, the Panthers revealed that they