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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 23: Teammates Christian McCaffrey #22 and Taylor Heinicke #6 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after a touchdown in the first quarter during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 23: Teammates Christian McCaffrey #22 and Taylor Heinicke #6 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after a touchdown in the first quarter during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers started the season 6-2 and had their sights set on the playoffs. However, a seven-game losing streak put those hopes to bed and Cam Newton needed season-ending shoulder surgery. General manager Marty Hurney has his work cut out for him.

Ezekiel (Ziggy) Ansah, EDGE

Mario Addison led the Panthers in sacks last season with nine. In total, the defense was ranked 27th in the NFL with 35 sacks. The recently retired Julius Peppers had the second-highest total with five.

Ansah may be tough to swing, but if the Panthers can work through their cap situation, he would be a huge addition. Although, his current projected market value may be less after only playing seven games in 2018.

After six years in the NFL, Ansah has 48 sacks in 80 games.

Jared Veldheer, OT

Daryl Williams will hit free agency soon, and that will leave a void at right tackle. Taylor Moton wasn’t bad as he played 16 games at the tackle position last year, but Veldheer is a veteran option who can play both tackle spots.

Veldheer has moved around the line, which has resulted in some tough stretches of play. However, he looked comfortable at right tackle before getting hurt last season with the Denver Broncos. He is an inexpensive option who can make an impact right away.

Matt Paradis, C

The team’s long-time starting center, Ryan Kalil,has retired. With a quick fix in mind, the Panthers could sign someone on a short-term deal.

Paradis, Veldheer’s former and brief teammate with the Broncos, should be an option. Paradis has been a balanced player during his five-year career, but he was injured and limited to nine games last season.

Paradis is the perfect holdover player. Meaning, he could provide stability at center for a year or two to give the team time to work through their tough cap space, or to draft a better option.

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