Locked On Panthers

Shaq Thompson is back for another year in Carolina. Entering the offseason there was a question whether Thompson would be back under Frank Reich's coaching staff. Thompson had a prohibitive cap number that would've made him an easy cap casualty. Instead of making that move, the Panthers worked out a new deal for their defensive captain, ensuring that he'd be in Carolina for another two seasons. Is Thompson the most important piece to the Panthers defense?Frankie Luvu went from a core special teamer to one of the Panthers top defensive players in 2022. In his first year as a starter, Luvu totaled 111 tackles and a team-high 19 tackles for loss. How much better can Luvu get in the new 3-4 scheme?Can Brandon Smith make more of an impact in his second season in Carolina?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t mi