General manager Marty Hurney is already making moves to construct the Carolina Panthers for the future. Veteran linebacker Thomas Davis has been notified he will not be offered a new contract in anticipation of the team getting younger on both sides of the football.
Center Ryan Kalil retired and the future of defensive end Julius Peppers remains up in the air. A future Hall of Fame selection, and North Carolina native, it is likely he either returns or retires. Either way, Hurney is tasked with revamping a roster full of turnover while preparing for an unknown quarterback situation as Cam Newton continues to battle shoulder soreness.