Carolina Panthers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 30: Atlanta Falcons defensive end Bruce Irvin (52) during the second half of an NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Bucs on December 30, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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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

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

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

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

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

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 21: Strong safety Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers gets in the face of strong safety Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the start of the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Why is Eric Reid trying to fight everyone on the Eagles?

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Christian McCaffrey will run wild for Panthers vs. Redskins

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Graham Gano #9 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after making a 63 yard field goal to win the game against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Panthers just stole a victory with a 63-yard field goal

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Teammates Odell Beckham Jr. #13 and Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants celebrate after Beckham Jr. throws a touchdown to Barkley during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Odell Beckham takes matters into his own hands on trick play (video)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 31-21. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Giants at Panthers: Cam Newton has more weapons this week

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers against the Dallas Cowboys during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 16-8. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Greg Olsen is speeding towards sensational return for Panthers

CHICAGO, USA - SEPTEMBER 10: Protesters stage a rally against the National Football League (NFL), supporting Colin Kaepernick, outside the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, United States on September 10, 2017. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Eric Reid signing opens the door for Panthers to bring in Colin Kaepernick

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 24: San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) celebrates a turnover recovery during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 24, 2017 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers make the perfect move to solidify their defense by signing Eric Reid