There’s been no standing still for the Carolina Panthers this offseason.
This was expected and necessary after the franchise endured a constant stream of woeful performances during a two-win campaign in 2023.
Increasing competition for places was a key component of the Panthers’ new ethos under Dan Morgan and Dave Canales.
Nobody was seemingly safe from demotion or the axe entirely aside from a few cornerstone pieces.
This can hopefully raise performance levels throughout the summer to hit the ground running in Week 1 at the New Orleans Saints.
This was also evident in Carolina’s running back dynamic.
The group received a mini-makeover after the Panthers traded up to No. 46 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft for Jonathon Brooks.
They also acquired Rashaad Penny once the college selection process concluded, who has a previous connection to Canales and brings a level of physicality others don’t.
What this means for Miles Sanders’ future has yet to be determined.
The veteran underwhelmed during his first season in Carolina, but Canales and Morgan seem confident in his ability to bounce back and secure a prominent role for himself in 2024.
Much will depend on how Brooks’ rehabilitation from a torn ACL goes.
The Panthers might opt to keep Sanders around as an insurance policy until the former Texas star is 100 percent healthy.
But considering the presence of Chuba Hubbard and Penny, removing the former second-round pick couldn’t be completely dismissed if a suitable offer comes along.
