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Carolina Panthers’ internal 2025 free agents update: 11 players left to monitor on market

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro watches a replay of his second missed field goal attempt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers in overtime 26-23.
Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro watches a replay of his second missed field goal attempt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers in overtime 26-23. jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

There will be several new faces on the 2025 Carolina Panthers.

But what about the familiar ones? Well, the team still has several unrestricted free agents available on the open market.

Below is a list of Carolina’s comings and goings following the first week of free agency:

Panthers’ 2025 internal free agents still available:

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

LB Shaq Thompson (exit announced)

K Eddy Piñeiro

DE DeShawn Williams

RB Mike Boone

CB Caleb Farley

OLB Cam Gill

WR Deven Thompkins (not tendered for restricted free agency)

LB Chandler Wooten (not tendered for exclusive-rights free agency)

Carolina’s 2025 internal free agents lost

Johnny Hekker punts during an October game at Bank of America Stadium.
Johnny Hekker punts during an October game at Bank of America Stadium. Bob Donnan USA TODAY Sports

S Xavier Woods (Tennessee Titans)

P Johnny Hekker (Tennessee Titans)

S Lonnie Johnson (Las Vegas Raiders)

RB/WR Velus Jones Jr. (New Orleans Saints)

TE Ian Thomas (Las Vegas Raiders)

S Jordan Fuller (Atlanta Falcons)

TE Feleipe Franks (Atlanta Falcons)

S Sam Franklin (Denver Broncos)

Panthers’ 2025 internal free agents re-signed

Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers guard Brady Christensen (70) with head coach Dave Canales after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers guard Brady Christensen (70) with head coach Dave Canales after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Bob Donnan USA TODAY NETWORK

LS JJ Jansen

QB Andy Dalton

C Austin Corbett

TE Tommy Tremble

CB Mike Jackson

G/T Brady Christensen

WR Dan Chisena

WR David Moore

S Nick Scott

RB Raheem Blackshear

C Cade Mays (signed restricted tender)

Carolina’s 2025 free-agent additions

Dec 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (95) reacts after a defensive play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (95) reacts after a defensive play against the Denver Broncos during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Gary A. Vasquez USA TODAY NETWORK

S Tre’von Moehrig

DT Bobby Brown III

OLB Patrick Jones II

DE Tershawn Wharton

RB Rico Dowdle

LB Christian Rozeboom

P Sam Martin

This story was originally published March 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM.

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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