Shaq Thompson is one of the best linebackers in the history of the Carolina Panthers, but the former first-round pick will not return to the team in 2025.

Dalton has started some games in Carolina, and has developed a close relationship with young quarterback Bryce Young as a mentor.

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CINCINNATI — Former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with $6 million guaranteed with the Panthers according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dalton spent the first seven seasons of his career in Cincinnati, helping the Bengals make the playoffs in five-straight seasons (2011-15).

Early on last year, nobody would've argued against Carolina Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young being a colossal bust. The 2023 first-overall pick was

The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, and they have just announced the addition of a veteran quarterback to push Bryce Young and create competition for the starting role.

"The Red Rifle" is sticking around in Charlotte. On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers announced the re-signing of quarterback Andy Dalton. The 37-year-old veteran, per ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter,

Quarterback Andy Dalton didn't need to wait for the start of free agency to know where he wanted to be for the next couple of years.

Andy Dalton and Bryce Young shared quarterback responsibilities last season as the Carolina Panthers suffered a heartbreaking season. Despite this, Dalton signed a two-year extension worth $8 million.

Andy Dalton has just re-signed with the Carolina Panthers, and he has now sent a clear message to Bryce Young about his return with the NFC South club. On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers announced that Andy Dalton will return to the team for the next two years.