{"id":140707,"date":"2025-06-18T22:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/140707\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T22:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:24:10","slug":"6-free-agent-cbs-the-panthers-could-add-after-the-ravens-signing-of-jaire-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/140707\/","title":{"rendered":"6 free-agent CBs the Panthers could add after the Ravens’ signing of Jaire Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Carolina Panthers<\/a> may have tried to bring free-agent cornerback Jaire Alexander back to his old stomping grounds, but it was simply not to be.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the Charlotte, N.C. native and former Green Bay Packer signed with the Baltimore Ravens<\/a>. Alexander, despite some reported interest<\/a> from his hometown Panthers, is now headed to the AFC on a one-year pact worth up to $6 million.<\/p>\n

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So unfortunately for the Panthers, they might’ve lost out on adding a two-time Pro Bowler to their secondary. Luckily, however, there’s still a handful of other worthwhile cornerbacks on the open market.<\/p>\n

Here are six free-agent corners who could make sense for Carolina:<\/p>\n

Asante Samuel Jr.<\/p>\n

If the Panthers were indeed interested in signing Alexander, then they’re probably looking to upgrade at the No. 2 spot across from Jaycee Horn. And while Samuel isn’t the same caliber of defender Alexander is, he could spark some competition with incumbent starter Mike Jackson.<\/p>\n

The former second-round pick started in 47 of his 50 career games for the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>, amassing six interceptions and 37 passes defensed between 2021 and 2024. Still only 25 years old, Samuel could even provide Carolina with a long-term answer after a possible trial run this season.<\/p>\n

Jack Jones<\/p>\n

Jones, who has been arrested twice since 2018, comes with a history of off-field issues. But if those are behind him, the talented 27-year-old has some playmaking ability left to offer the NFL.<\/p>\n

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On top of fielding the most generous defense<\/a> in league history this past season, Carolina hasn’t been all that good at taking the ball away from their opponents. Over his three-year career, Jones has notched seven picks\u2014with four of those ending in a touchdown return.<\/p>\n

Kendall Fuller<\/p>\n

Fuller has had himself a rock-solid nine-year tenure in the NFL. That stretch has been defined, in part, by his prowess against opposing ground attacks\u2014as he’s earned at least a 70.5 run defense grade from Pro Football Focus in each of his last seven seasons.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old can bring some veteran leadership and that ability to stop the run, an area the Panthers defense was the absolute worst at in 2024.<\/p>\n

Rasul Douglas<\/p>\n

Douglas had a cup of coffee here already, having spent the 2020 campaign in Carolina. And since his departure, he’s established himself as a sound defender.<\/p>\n

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The 6-foot-2, 209-pounder started in each of his 15 regular-season outings for the Buffalo Bills in 2024, where he recorded 58 combined tackles, five passes defensed and a forced fumble. His experience and length could appeal to general manager Dan Morgan, who really seems to favor long-limbed athletes.<\/p>\n

Shaquill Griffin<\/p>\n

Like Douglas, Griffin also spent a little time with the Panthers. The former Pro Bowler played three games for Carolina in 2023, including one start.<\/p>\n

His most recent venture came in Minnesota, where he tallied two interceptions and three starts over 17 games.<\/p>\n

Stephon Gilmore<\/p>\n

Another old friend may be able to fill that outside corner role. And even at 34, Gilmore has shown that he still has the chops to do so.<\/p>\n

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The former Defensive Player of the Year and five-time Pro Bowler locked it down on that dominant Vikings defense in 2024. So after some chatter<\/a> last offseason about a second return home, perhaps Carolina can convince the Rock Hill, S.C. native to come back and help lead a feel-good turnaround this time.<\/p>\n

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