NFL free agency grades 2025: The good, bad and ugly of key deals

Which players hit it big in free agency?
Wed, Mar 12
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Panthers agree to terms with RB Rico Dowdle on 1-year deal: Sources
The multifaceted Cowboys running back made the most of his first career starting opportunity in 2024.
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Panthers CB Mike Jackson wandered the NFL 5 years; he’s found a home opposite Jaycee Horn
When Mike Jackson was traded to Carolina, it was a "new sense of life.
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NFL players earn $452 million in 2024 performance-based pay: How are the bonuses distributed?
The performance-based pay program compensates players based on playing time and salary.
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Panthers free agency takeaways: Miles Sanders is gone. What could they do for an RB2?
The Panthers lost Sanders and Johnny Hekker on Tuesday, but they kept the offensive line intact — starters and backups.
Tue, Mar 11
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Panthers missed on a big target, but still found reinforcements for porous D
Monday started with Jaycee Horn receiving the richest deal for a DB and ended with multiple reinforcements for the Panthers' defense.
Mon, Mar 10
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Panthers, DT Tershawn Wharton agree to 3-year, $45 million deal: Sources
Tershawn Wharton finished last season with the Chiefs strong.
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Panthers, Tre’von Moehrig agree to 3-year deal: Big addition to team’s overhaul at safety
After locking up CB Jaycee Horn to a long-term deal, the Panthers added another piece to the secondary by adding the former Raiders safety.