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Panthers' massive $51 million gamble is unfolding just as fans dreamed

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Dan Morgan entered his second offseason at the helm with a clear purpose for making his team better. The Carolina Panthers needed to urgently improve their historically bad defense, and they went big-game hunting when free agency began.

Much of the focus centered on the defensive trenches, and rightfully so. However, Morgan also made a $51 million gamble to bolster the secondary that went largely unnoticed in comparison.

The Panthers identified Tre'von Moehrig as a high-priority target. He was among the top safeties available, which typically means you have to pay a premium.