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According to Jeff Risdon of the Detroit Lions Podcast, Mays is drawing interest from (you guessed it) the Detroit Lions. Risdon, in his latest episode from Tuesday, noted that the Lions have had their eyes on the soon-to-be free-agent lineman since he entered the league in 2022.
The Carolina Panthers have never spent a draft pick on a Clemson Tigers alum in their entire franchise history. Could that change in 2026?
Bryce Young is still viewed as the Carolina Panthers' QB1, but there's uncertainty behind him on the depth chart. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton has a
Young joined Carolina from Alabama as the first selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Panthers had a 2-15 record in Young’s rookie season, and in 2024, new coach Dave Canales benched the quarterback two games into the season. Young returned to the lineup after five games as a backup to Andy Dalton.
The Panthers were predicted to land Bradley Chubb in free agency.
Idzik will be calling plays for quarterback Bryce Young, who is preparing for his fourth season with the Panthers since entering the NFL from Alabama as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft. Canales said Idzik’s relationship with Young was “ a big piece ” of the change.
The NFC South champion Panthers still have numerous holes to fill.