Carolina Panthers Pursue Key Roster Improvements

Abdul Carter, a standout defensive player for Penn State, expressed his determination to use being overlooked for national awards as motivation, despite his significant contributions to his team's success and a promising NFL draft outlook (https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2024/12/penn-state-de-abdul-carter-believes-hes-the-best-player-in-college-football.html). Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers are eyeing potential improvements across their roster, with a focus on enhancing their edge rush and center positions, as well as filling a gap at wide receiver. They are considering players like Josh Sweat from the Eagles to bolster their defense (https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/panthers-star-edge-rusher-free-agency) and Drew Dalman to improve their center position (https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/nfl-free-agency-panthers-projected-sign-top-center-2025). Additionally, the Panthers are contemplating signing Amari Cooper to strengthen their receiving corps (https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/carolina-panthers-100-million-wide-receiver-2025) and are projected to draft Travis Hunter, a highly regarded two-way player, which could address their needs at both cornerback and wide receiver (https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/carolina-panthers/news/carolina-panthers-travis-hunter-nfl/12f14bc40580d8e17a9f6d7a).