Carolina Panthers Miss Out on Compensatory Picks for 2026 NFL Draft
Did the Panthers receive any compensatory picks for the 2026 NFL Draft?
Yahoo! NewsImage: Yahoo! News
The Carolina Panthers will not receive any compensatory picks for the 2026 NFL Draft due to their significant activity in free agency last spring. Despite notable player departures, their signings prevented them from gaining additional selections.
- 01The Panthers will not receive any of the 33 compensatory picks announced for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 02Their active free agency signings in 2025, including running back Rico Dowdle, impacted their compensation.
- 03Key player departures included running back Miles Sanders and tight end Ian Thomas.
- 04The Panthers will enter the draft with a total of seven picks.
- 05The lack of compensatory picks was expected based on the team's free agency strategy.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Carolina Panthers have been informed that they will not receive any compensatory picks for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. This outcome stems from their proactive approach in the previous year's free agency, where they signed several players including running back Rico Dowdle and defensive linemen Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III. The Panthers' strategy to bolster their roster limited their ability to gain compensatory selections, as the NFL's compensation formula considers both player signings and departures. Notable players who left the team include running back Miles Sanders, tight end Ian Thomas, and safeties Xavier Woods and Sam Franklin Jr. As a result, the Panthers will proceed into the draft with seven picks, barring any trades.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
More about NFL

Chicago Bears Continue Appeal for Compensatory Draft Picks After Ian Cunningham's Departure
Yahoo! News • Apr 2, 2026

Denver Broncos Eye Georgia Linebacker CJ Allen After Releasing Dre Greenlaw
Sporting News • Mar 10, 2026
Kendrick Bourne Signs Two-Year Deal with Arizona Cardinals
Yahoo! News • Mar 10, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.



