Carolina Panthers

Who are the Carolina Panthers’ 2024 free agents? CJ Henderson, DJ Chark still available

The Carolina Panthers have added a handful of notable players to their roster during the early days of free agency. But they’ve also lost some veteran contributors to the open market, as well.

So, while fans are excited about the arrivals of Diontae Johnson, Josey Jewell, A’Shawn Robinson, Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis, the Panthers will also need to make up for the losses of Frankie Luvu, Jeremy Chinn and Yetur Gross-Matos in free agency. The teams also lost Brian Burns and Donte Jackson, a pair of longtime veteran contributors, to trades.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark runs along the sideline following a pass reception from quarterback Bryce Young during second-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark runs along the sideline following a pass reception from quarterback Bryce Young during second-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, January 7, 2024. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Here’s an updated look at the moving and shaking on the Panthers’ roster through the legal tampering period:

Still available Panthers internal 2024 free agents

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown, left, catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback CJ Henderson at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown, left, catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback CJ Henderson at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

CB CJ Henderson

WR DJ Chark

OLB Marquis Haynes

S Sam Franklin

WR/RB Laviska Shenault

DE Henry Anderson

DE DeShawn Williams

LB Deion Jones

G Justin McCray

DE Chris Wormley

LB Tae Davis

G Gabe Jackson

Re-signings

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, slides at the conclusion of a run as Carolina Panthers cornerback Troy Hill, right, looks to make the tackle during first-quarter action on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Hill was called for a penalty on the play.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, slides at the conclusion of a run as Carolina Panthers cornerback Troy Hill, right, looks to make the tackle during first-quarter action on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Hill was called for a penalty on the play. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

TE Stephen Sullivan (one-year deal)

DT Nick Thurman (one-year deal)

DE LaBryan Ray (one-year deal)

LS JJ Jansen (one-year deal)

CB Troy Hill (one-year deal)

WR/PR Ihmir Smith Marsette (one-year deal)

RB Raheem Blackshear (tendered as exclusive rights free agent)

Departures

Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn, center, celebrates with teammates after sacking Minnesota’s quarterback during the game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Charlotte, NC.
Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn, center, celebrates with teammates after sacking Minnesota’s quarterback during the game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

OLB Brian Burns (Trade to New York Giants)

CB Donte Jackson (Trade to Pittsburgh Steelers)

OLB Yetur Gross-Matos (San Francisco 49ers)

LB Frankie Luvu (Washington Commanders)

DB Jeremy Chinn (Washington Commanders)

OT David Sharpe (Houston Texans)

TE Giovanni Ricci (Cleveland Browns)

TE Hayden Hurst (released; Los Angeles Chargers)

S Vonn Bell (released; Cincinnati Bengals)

C Bradley Bozeman (released; Los Angeles Chargers)

LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (Minnesota Vikings)

CB Shaquill Griffin (Minnesota Vikings)

Arrivals

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Robert Hunt (68) and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) walk off the field after the Los Angeles Chargers defeat the Dolphins at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Robert Hunt (68) and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) walk off the field after the Los Angeles Chargers defeat the Dolphins at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com

WR Diontae Johnson (Trade with Pittsburgh Steelers; official)

G Robert Hunt (official)

G Damien Lewis (official)

LB Josey Jewell (official)

OLB D.J. Wonnum (official)

S Jordan Fuller (official)

CB Dane Jackson (official)

DE/DT A’Shawn Robinson (official)

OLB K’Lavon Chaisson (official)

OT Yosh Nijman (official)

WR David Moore (official)

This story was originally published March 13, 2024 at 12:18 PM.

Mike Kaye
The Charlotte Observer
Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription
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