CHARLOTTE — With NFL free agency about to begin, we've put together a one-stop shop for all the latest Panthers moves and news.

The league year officially starts on March 12 at 4 p.m., at which point teams can sign players and make trades. On Monday, March 10, the agents for free agent players can negotiate with teams, though deals can't be finalized until Wednesday.

This article will include all the latest news and moves, updated with whatever the Panthers do over the next month. We'll also keep tabs on the Panthers free agents who go elsewhere, as well as all the latest reports.

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Getting ready for free agency

Before the flurry of activity begins, there are some basics to cover.

Panthers free agents: The Panthers have a total of 21 unrestricted free agents this year, a list heavy on defensive players in general and safeties in particular. You can see the full list here.

Free agent focus: General manager Dan Morgan made no bones about it in Indianapolis, the priority this year will be on improving the defense in the same way they addressed the offensive line last year. Read more about his thoughts here. (2/25)

He also said he hoped a deal to extend cornerback Jaycee Horn was coming "sooner than later." (2/25)

Keeping the strength strong: Morgan also alluded to some pending moves along the offensive line as they try to keep an area that became a strength last year stable. Read more about those plans. (2/25)

Latest additions to the roster

BC is back: The Panthers are serious about this offensive line thing.

They agreed to terms with Brady Christensen to return, even though there's not a clear starting job for him.

Christensen has the ability to play all five positions, and has, and provides valuable depth for a team that's also brought back centers Austin Corbett and Cade Mays in the last week. (3/11)

And there's a new punter: The Panthers made a change at punter, agreeing to terms with former Bills punter Sam Martin Tuesday afternoon.

Martin, who played at Appalachian State, had comparable numbers last year to fellow 35-year-old Johnny Hekker. (3/11)

Mike Jack is back: No need for reports on this one. The team has agreed to terms with cornerback Mike Jackson.

He came here in a trade with Seattle during training camp, won a job, and practically never left the field last season. Now, he gets to continue his partnership with Jaycee Horn, which Jaycee is good with. (3/10)

And another pass-rusher, this one from inside: They kept going Monday night, adding yet another presence up front.

The team reportedly agreed with Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton Monday.

Wharton had 6.5 sacks last year while playing next to Chiefs star Chris Jones, now he gets to line up next to Derrick Brown. (3/10)

Getting inside some of his pass-rush numbers shows what the Panthers were looking to add. Read more about Wharton here. (3/10)

It's their prerogative: The work continued Monday, with a reported agreement with Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown III.

The 24-year-old Brown has started for the Rams the last two seasons, and adds another big body to a team that needed to work on the run defense. (3/10)

Brown is a young and ascending run-stopper. Read more about his Rams background here. (3/10)

Bring on the pass rush: After finishing last year with just 32.0 sacks — led by A'Shawn Robinson and Jadeveon Clowney's 5.5 — the Panthers added another option Monday.

According to multiple reports, including from NFL Network, the Panthers agreed to terms on a two-year deal with outside linebacker Patrick Jones II.

He had 7.0 sacks last year for the Vikings, and now rejoins his old friend D.J. Wonnum here. (3/10)

Also, there's a photograph of Jones at this link with a gigantic fish. Like, a really big fish. (3/10)

Another safety on the roster: The Panthers filled in an important vacancy in the secondary.

According to multiple reports, including from NFL Network, the Panthers agreed to terms on a three-year deal with safety Tre'von Moehrig.

They only had one on the roster prior to this, so it was an important box to check. He had 104 tackles and two interceptions for the Raiders last year. (3/10)

He is obviously a physical defender on a team that needs them, but did you know that he has a snake? Now you do. (3/10)

There's the big one: The Panthers extended cornerback Jaycee Horn Monday morning, keeping him here through the 2029 season.

Read more about it here, and stay tuned throughout the day. (3/10)

It's a huge deal for the Panthers, to lock up another former first-rounder a year after Derrick Brown got his extension.

But there's a reason the team felt so comfortable investing in Horn. He still works like an undrafted rookie.

"I just saw him give us something so solid and stable for other guys to see," head coach Dave Canales said. "This is how you achieve excellence."

That work ethic convinced them it was worth it. Read more about it from the guys who coach him here.

Sataurday night special: Tight end Tommy Tremble agreed to terms on a two-year deal Saturday night, bringing back a solid complement to Ja'Tavion Sanders.

It also keeps him here for post-practice Jugs machine work with his best friend Chuba Hubbard. (3/8)

Tremble and Hubbard got to celebrate the reunion on Tuesday, when the tight end signed his new contract. Tremble and Austin Corbett talked about the importance of the offense staying together. (3/11)

Center position now covered: The team agreed to terms with pending free agent Austin Corbett on Saturday, giving them stability in the middle of the field.

Corbett, a former starting guard, won the center job last offseason and started the first five games before a biceps injury ended his season. (3/8)

Corbett and Tommy Tremble talked about the importance of the offense staying together. (3/11)

Bringing back key young players: The Panthers tendered offers to RFA center Cade Mays and EFA defensive end LaBryan Ray, keeping a pair of key depth pieces from last season. (3/7)

Both stepped in and started last year for injured regulars, and played well down the stretch.

Quarterback room intact: Veteran Andy Dalton re-signed for two years, keeping Bryce Young's trusted backup in place. (2/18)

Coaches and teammates credited Dalton for his influence throughout last season, whether he was playing or not, and his attention to small details speaks to his longevity in the league. (Also, he's 26th in NFL history in both passing yards and touchdown passes.)

Keeping the record-setter: The Panthers started keeping a few of their own players in advance of free agency, beginning with long snapper JJ Jansen on his latest one-year deal. This allows him to build on his franchise-record total of 260 games played. (2/14)

Other moves

Draft order set: With comp picks in (the Panthers didn't get any, and they won't get any next year either, based on free agent gains and losses), the draft order is set.

The Panthers have nine picks total and eight in the first five rounds. You can see the full order, and how they arrived at those selections, by clicking here. (3/11)

X marks the spot in Nashville: Former Panthers safety Xavier Woods has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Titans, making him the second today to make that leap.

Woods played in all 1,218 defensive snaps last year, the most in the NFL. (3/11)

Change at punter: Free agent punter Johnny Hekker reportedly agreed to terms with the Titans Tuesday.

That move reunites him with his longtime special teams coach John Fassel.

Hekker, the All-Decade punter of the 2010s, played here for three seasons. He was also quite the ambassador for the team, as evidenced by his willingness to wear lederhosoen.

Miles Sanders released: The Panthers released veteran running back Miles Sanders Tuesday.

Sanders came here in 2023, but since then, Chuba Hubbard took over as the starter, and got a long-term extension last year. Sanders scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime in the season finale in Atlanta.

Special teamer leaves: Safety Lonnie Johnson, who paired with Sam Franklin Jr. at gunner on special teams last year, reportedly signed with the Raiders. He was the first of the Panthers' 21 unrestricted free agents to sign with another team.

Thank you, Shaq: The Panthers are allowing linebacker Shaq Thompson to enter free agency. The former first-round pick was a five-time team captain. (2/24)

Cornerback moves: The Panthers released veteran corner Dane Jackson, who started three games last season. (2/21)

Reserve/future contracts for 2025: A full list of who the Panthers have already signed to reserve/future contracts, and all the latest moves, can be seen here.

— K Matthew Wright (2/11)
— WR Brycen Tremayne (2/4)
— DT Jerrod Clark (1/24)
— OLB Carlos Basham (1/21)
— TE James Mitchell (1/21)
— TE Jordan Matthews (1/6)
— OT Brandon Walton (1/6)
— G Ja'Tyre Carter (1/6)
— C Andrew Raym (1/6)
— TE Dominique Dafney (1/6)
— WR Dax Milne (1/6)
— WR TJ Luther (1/6)
— RB Emani Bailey (1/6)
— OLB Thomas Incoom (1/6)
— OLB Kenny Dyson (1/6)

Don't forget about the draft

The Panthers have a total of nine picks in this year's draft, including the No. 8 overall pick.

They also have eight selections in the first five rounds, making this year a good chance to continue to build out the roster.

You can see the full list of their draft picks here.