The Carolina Panthers have the third-highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, yet it’s the moves made on the margins that question the heights this secondary could reach.
The defense was historically bad, so it is easy to overlook the sparse bright spots. Still, general manager Dan Morgan worked his magic to bring in guys for cheap that outplayed their value in 2024.
No one expected Mike Jackson Sr. and undrafted free agent Demani Richardson to play 98 percent and 78% of snaps when activated. Moves like those help teams make unexpected leaps. Carolina looks to be in line for one.