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3 free-agent linebackers the Carolina Panthers might target in 2021

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Which free-agent linebackers could the Carolina Panthers try and acquire in 2021?

If the Carolina Panthers want to be a strong contender in the NFC South in 2021, they need to upgrade and strengthen their defense. After a tough season of transition, cuts, and rebuilding it’s no surprise to fans that the defensive side of the football has changed since their Super Bowl 50 appearance.

This team was known across the league as every offense’s nightmare. Household names like Thomas Davis, Kawann Short, and Luke Kuechly have either retired or been allowed to find new teams, completely changing the culture within the organization.