Fansided · Jan 31
Panthers can quietly open $12 million in cap space without cutting a single player
Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers are facing financial challenges heading into the offseason. If general manager Dan Morgan wants to be more aggressive on the recruitment side of things in the coming months, there needs to be some maneuvering to strengthen the team's flexibility in free agency.
This is precisely why the Panthers brought Brandt Tilis into the fold. He joined the ranks to manage the salary cap and assist Morgan as the executive vice president of football operations. His understated influence behind the scenes has played a leading role in Carolina's renaissance. If anyone can help ease the team's burden, it's him.