Carolina Panthers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with some big upgrades still needed

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft and the team's needs.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and what general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis, and head coach Dave Canales could take with the 19th pick. Plus, what can the Panthers truly expect from running back Jonathon Brooks. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

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Hosts: Dennis Cox, Chris Lea

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Carolina Panthers
• football upgrades
• running back performance
• team management

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• Carolina Panthers
• Dan Morgan
• running back
• Jonathon Brooks
• football upgrades

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Wake Orthopedics

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Organizations: Carolina Panthers

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