Fansided · Dec 19, 2025
Panthers staring down a $15 million decision that will define their offseason
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle | Charlotte Observer/GettyImagesNobody is looking too far ahead right now, unlike during the Carolina Panthers' recent seasons. Even so, general manager Dan Morgan will already be making plans on how best to take the franchise forward.
Morgan will have a good lay of the land by now. He'll know the Panthers are making encouraging strides, regardless of whether they win the NFC South. At the same time, their inconsistencies and roster flaws mean they are some way off the leading contenders.
That could all change with another encouraging offseason. And the Panthers are staring down a massive decision that could change everything.