Carolina Panthers

A'Shawn Robinson has been granted permission by the Carolina Panthers to seek a trade. The veteran defensive lineman has been rumored to be released by the Panthers this offseason. (Source: Pro Football Rumors on X)

Fantasy Impact: One year remains on Robinson's three-year deal he signed with the Panthers in 2024. He is scheduled to carry a cap hit of $12.56 million, although a release by Carolina would only cost a dead money charge of just over $2 million. The soon-to-be 31-year-old has totaled 145 tackles and eight sacks in 33 games over two seasons with Carolina. It was the best two-year stretch of his 10-year career and he would be a solid addition for a team looking for a veteran presence at defensive tackle.

ESPN’s David Newton believes Rico Dowdle is likely leaving the Panthers in free agency. (Source: David Newton)

Fantasy Impact: Dowdle hinted to reporters after the season that he wanted to play for a team that would give him a bigger role after his role reduced late in the season with Carolina. If he does, Chuba Hubbard would likely enter next season as the lead back in the Panthers backfield.