Don’t get your hopes up too high, Carolina Panthers fans.
The Athletic’s Joe Person, in a fresh article from Monday, churned out his seven main takeaways from last week’s mandatory minicamp. Among his observations was a small prediction about the team’s secondary, which he believes will likely welcome in a new addition.
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But Person doesn’t seem to think it’ll be one of the bigger names Panthers fans have been clamoring for:
There’s a good chance general manager Dan Morgan adds to the defensive backfield. But the Panthers aren’t inclined to pursue free-agent cornerbacks Jaire Alexander or Jalen Ramsey, who could be headed to a reunion with the Los Angeles Rams. Still, improving the corner depth would be advisable.
Ramsey created a bit of chatter after praising Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, whom he played under for three seasons while with the Rams, in a social media post in May. The Super Bowl LVI champion and three-time first-team All-Pro did not show for the Miami Dolphins‘ mandatory minicamp and is expected to be traded.
Alexander, a two-time Pro Bowler, has also been linked to the Panthers. The Charlotte, N.C. native was released by the Green Bay Packers last week.
Person does, however, offer up three realistic options for the defensive backfield—including safeties Julian Blackmon and Marcus Williams. The Panthers met with both Blackmon and Williams back in March.
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He also brings up safety Justin Simmons—who, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, has drawn some interest from the organization. Like Ramsey, Simmons previously shared a sideline with Evero.
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