None of the Panthers’ roster moves this offseason have been particularly surprising, the latest of which being the decision not to re-sign impending free-agent Devin Funchess.
The fourth-year wide receiver’s departure coincides with head coach Ron Rivera’s declaration that the team wants to add playmakers this offseason, and especially makes sense given what Rivera said the Panthers want in a receiver.
“I think the biggest thing is, what does the guy do once he gets the ball in his hands,” Rivera told Panthers reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday. “If he can go out and make those contested catches that’s very important.