The Carolina Panthers are always looking for ways to improve the squad. General manager Dan Morgan is a methodical roster builder, but he's not going to mortgage the franchise's future for anybody.
If he can find value in free agency or an incoming trade, he won't hesitate. However, the front-office leader was out of luck in his pursuit of one recent target who was intensely coveted around the league.
The Panthers caused a stir among the fan base by arranging a visit with free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. He got the all clear from doctors following spinal fusion surgery, and interest was unsurprisingly high for any cornerback-needy teams around the league.