The Carolina Panthers have placed a second-round tender on left guard Andrew Norwell, meaning one of the mainstays of the offensive line is guaranteed at least $2.75 million this season.
As a restricted free agent, Norwell can still talk to other teams. But the Panthers can match any offer sheet or receive a second-round draft pick if they choose not to.
As the Observer reported Monday, reserve wide receivers Philly Brown and Brenton Bersin were not tendered and will become unrestricted free agents Thursday at the start of the league year.
The Panthers also chose not to make a qualifying offer on wideout LaRon Byrd, who spent all of 2016 on injured reserve after sustaining a concussion during a preseason game.