Beginning Monday at noon, NFL teams are officially allowed to enter into contract negotiations with the agents of players set to become free agents at the start of the new league year.
Once the new league year begins Wednesday at 4 p.m., teams are then allowed to sign these players.
The Carolina Panthers have many roster needs to fill ahead of the 2019 season, but only have about $17 million to work with in salary cap space in free agency.
So, while some needs will be addressed this week, many will be filled in the draft in April.