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CAP ALERT: What the 2026 NFL Salary Cap Means for the Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers face a crucial offseason as the 2026 NFL salary cap soars to a record $301.2 million. Will Dan Morgan and Brant Tillis create enough space to upgrade the roster? Julian Council examines the Panthers current $10.2 million in cap space, analyzing key player contracts including Ickey Ekwonu, Derrick Brown, and Jaycee Horn, and considers the impact of cutting or trading A’Shawn Robinson.
Exploring realistic extension and restructure strategies, Julian Council highlights how moves involving Damien Lewis and potential post-June 1st cuts could reshape Carolina’s available…
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