Carolina Panthers

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 9, 2018: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers gestures toward an official in the fourth quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 26-20. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Ron Rivera head coach of the Carolina Panthers is seen at the 2019 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Free agency has greatly simplified the Panthers’ draft plans

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers yells out a blocking assignment during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Panthers 17-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers sign tackle Daryl Williams: Grades, reactions and more

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Matt Paradis #61 of the Denver Broncos warming up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings during week one of preseason at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Vikings defeated the Broncos 42-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers sign Matt Paradis: Grade, reaction and more

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers yells out a blocking assignment during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Panthers 17-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Daryl Williams departure should shift Panthers draft plans

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

2019 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers 7-round mock

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: 5 offseason needs in 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers free agency 2019: Top 5 targets

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Ron Rivera is determined to make life easier for Cam Newton

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 9, 2018: Fullback Alex Armah #40 of the Carolina Panthers warms up prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 26-20. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Panthers fullback Alex Armah used MMA move to stop carjacker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 21: Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) during the National Football League game between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers make big bet on Eric Reid with 3-year deal

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the Monday night football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers on December 16,2018 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte,NC. (Photo by Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cam Newton hopes health will help him dominate 2019

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) is seen during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, November 18, 2018. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Greg Olsen still prefers the Panthers over broadcast booth

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 23: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Underappreciated sack artist Julius Peppers retires after Hall of Fame career

Carolina Panthers quarterback Taylor Heinicke (6) is seen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, November 18, 2018. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Panthers have nothing left to lose going with Taylor Heinicke

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Cam Newton will miss remainder of season with injury

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Ron Rivera is still holding out hope for Panthers to make playoffs

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Here’s how the Panthers can help Cam Newton in 2019

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers watches the replay board during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 02, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Ron Rivera is on the hot seat amid Panthers slide

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 02: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers gets sacked by Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium on December 02, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-17. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)

Panthers likely out of NFC playoff picture with loss

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 25: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Seattle Seahaws in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Greg Olsen’s injury could end Panthers’ playoff hopes

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during a regular season game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on November 18, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Carolina 20-19. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cam Newton’s ‘best football’ isn’t working right now

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 25: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks hits Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Panthers out of NFC playoff picture after loss to Seahawks

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers beats Carl Nassib #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the goal line during the first half at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The play was called back on a penalty. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

The Panthers are looking like a Super Bowl team

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 21: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Panthers following through with Christian McCaffrey as workhorse back