Carolina Panthers News

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan discusses the report that free-agent safety Jairus Byrd is seeking a long-term deal in the range of $9 million per season.

Dec 8, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall stops New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks short of a first down late in the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium.

Seantrel Henderson was a 5 star recruit out of high school with lofty expectations.

Smith is a wide receiver with the team who has been with the team since 2001. After 13 seasons with the team, some are questioning if the 34-year-old is worth the $7 million cap.

Jan 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith makes a touchdown catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown during the first half of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers called teams to field interest in a trade for wide receiver Steve Smith, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The Carolina Panthers were a really good team in 2013, but there are still holes for the Panthers' brass to fill.

Julius Peppers is not long for Chicago. In what is likely a last-ditch effort before cutting him, the Bears are reportedly trying to shop Peppers around the league.

Offensive starting lineman Garry Williams signed a one year contract while tight end/fullback Richie Brockel signed a two-year deal.

The Panthers have signed a couple of their own free agents, and might have a couple of more transactions by the close of business Monday.

Last Tuesday Panthers DE Greg Hardy signed his franchise tender as Hardy and his agent try to workout a long-term deal with Carolina.

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman defends during the first quarter at Lambeau Field.

The Combine brought some changes to draft boards, with the next step being free agency.

It's going to be a great time to be a panthers fan! Well if the cards are played right.

Washington's interest comes as no surprise. General manager Bruce Allen was in the front office when the Buccaneers drafted Talib, and defensive backs coach Raheem Morris was Tampa Bay's head coach for three years.

The Carolina Panthers need to work out a deal with Steve Smith , and they need to do it soon.

Coming off a disappointing 2012 campaign, Nicks struggled in the final year of his rookie deal.

Oct 20, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; A view of footballs with pink breast cancer awareness logos before the game between the Carolina Panthers and the St. Louis Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

A few observations that could impact the Carolina Panthers as teams began talking to representatives of free agents from other NFL teams on Saturday: New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is willing to consider a one-year deal to prove he's better than his statistics have shown the past two seasons, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Carolina Panthers free safety Mike Mitchell reacts during the first quarter of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium.