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Panthers' Chuba Hubbard: Gets new backup
The Panthers are signing Rico Dowdle to replace Miles Sanders (free agent) as Hubbard's backup, ESPN.com reports.
Hubbard and Dowdle both were lead backs last year, but there doesn't seem to be any doubt about whose show it will be in 2025, considering the former signed a four-year, $33.2 million extension. Dowdle settled for a one-year deal with a reported base value of $3 million, which suggests NFL teams view him as a backup-caliber player even after he ran for 1,079 yards in Dallas last year. Hubbard is the better pure runner, and generally a superior player, but it is possible he cedes more of the backfield work in 2025 (compared to last season) if Carolina's coaches like Dowdle more than they liked Sanders. There's no indication Hubbard's calf and knee injuries from the end of 2024 will be a problem for the upcoming season, whereas 2024 second-round pick Jonathon Brooks figures to miss significant time after tearing his right ACL for the second time in two years.
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Panthers' Adam Thielen: Sticking around in Charlotte
Thielen finalized a restructured contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Thielen said in early February that he wants to play for at least one more season, and he'll be able to do that as he returns for a third campaign in Carolina on a revised contract. The veteran wideout's 48 catches and 615 yards last season were his fewest since 2019, but he played in only 10 games due to a hamstring injury and still managed to catch five touchdowns. Despite the missed time, Thielen led Carolina in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last season, and he'll likely continue to be a top target for up-and-coming quarterback Bryce Young in 2025.
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Panthers' Rico Dowdle: Strikes deal with Carolina
Dowdle agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Dowdle emerged as the Cowboys' top running back last season and rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards on 235 carries (4.6 YPC) with two touchdowns while adding 249 yards on 39 catches and three touchdowns. In Carolina, he'll be joining a backfield headlined by Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee), who had his own breakout last season with a career-best 1,195 rushing yards on 250 carries and 10 touchdowns. Dowdle's fantasy stock may take a hit as a result of being part of a timeshare with Hubbard in a best-case scenario, but the signing gives the up-and-coming Panthers a potentially formidable 1-2 punch out of the backfield. Jonathon Brooks, whom the Panthers selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, is expected to miss most of next season while recovering from his second torn ACL.
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Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Inks deal with Carolina
Rozeboom signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rozeboom thrived with increased playing time for the Rams in 2024, recording a career-high 135 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defended while playing a career-high 785 defensive snaps over 17 regular-season appearances (11 starts). He's the fourth defender the Panthers have added in free agency, joining safety Tre'von Moehrig, defensive end Patrick Jones, and defensive tackles Bobby Brown and Tershawn Wharton. Expect Rozeboom to serve as one of Carolina's top inside linebackers in 2025, potentially serving as the signal-caller for the team's revamped defense.
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Panthers' Dan Chisena: Returning to Carolina
Chisena re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Chisena began the 2024 season in Arizona before joining Carolina's practice squad mid-October, ultimately appearing in six games with the Panthers. He secured three of four targets for 37 yards in that span. Now, Chisena will work to put together a strong offseason and earn another reserve role on offense during the 2025 campaign.
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Panthers' Sam Martin: Heading to Carolina
The Panthers are set to sign Martin to a one-year contract worth up to $3 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Martin was released by the Bills on Thursday after spending the last three seasons in Buffalo, and he'll head to Carolina to replace Johnny Hekker. Across 17 regular-season games in 2024, Martin averaged 46.7 yards per punt and landed 25 punts inside the 20-yard line.
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Panthers' Shy Tuttle: Takes pay cut with Carolina
Tuttle agreed to a restructured contract with the Panthers on Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Tuttle is reportedly taking a $3.5 million pay cut to stay with the Panthers. He'll now earn $3 million in 2025, including $500,000 guaranteed. Tuttle started all 15 games in which he appeared last season, registering 46 tackles (22 solo), three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Carolina added free-agent pickups Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown to the defensive line mix Monday.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
110.5 (18th) |
200.6 (31st) |
298.0 (29th) |
| Def. |
179.8 (32nd) |
237.8 (20th) |
404.5 (32nd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| X. Legette WR Xavier Legette WR | Foot |
| J. Jewell ILB Josey Jewell ILB | Concussion |
| J. Brooks RB Jonathon Brooks RB | Knee - ACL |
| A. Robinson DT A'Shawn Robinson DT | Calf |
| D. Brown DT Derrick Brown DT | Knee - Meniscus |