Carolina Panthers

Homecoming for Jaire Alexander? Discussing some Carolina Panthers roster options

By Alex Zietlow and Mike Kaye
Panthers offensive linemen Jarrett Kingston, left, and Damien Lewis run through a drill during the first day of minicamp in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Panthers offensive linemen Jarrett Kingston, left, and Damien Lewis run through a drill during the first day of minicamp in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com

Mandatory minicamp for the Carolina Panthers has begun — and questions have inevitably come to the fore.

Who’s healthy?

How is this all-of-a-sudden crowded receiving room shaking out?

And is any Carolina homecoming — either for cornerback Stephon Gilmore or linebacker Germaine Pratt or cornerback Jaire Alexander — on the horizon?

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are here to break down such questions in their latest podcast episode of Processing Blue. And for those needing a succinct catch-up on all things Panthers ... this is the place for you.

Listen to the latest episode at the embed in this story, or download it on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to the show on YouTube.

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Alex Zietlow
The Charlotte Observer
Alex Zietlow writes about the Carolina Panthers and the ways in which sports intersect with life for The Charlotte Observer, where he has been a reporter since August 2022. Zietlow’s work has been honored by the Pro Football Writers Association, the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) group. He’s earned six APSE Top 10 distinctions for his coverage on a variety of topics, from billion-dollar stadium renovations to the small moments of triumph that helped a Panthers kicker defy the steepest odds in sports. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22. Support my work with a digital subscription
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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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