CHARLOTTE — On Tuesday, the Panthers added a wide receiver to their roster for the summer.
Former Washington wide receiver Brycen Tremayne was signed by the team on a reserve/future contract.Tremayne, who stands 6 feet 4 and weighs 212 pounds, has been a member of the Commanders practice squad for the past two years.
He played in two games for Washington last season after initially being an undrafted free agent from Stanford.
Cornerback Mike Jackson was a rare bright spot for the Carolina Panthers’ defense in 2024. Initially spending most of the offseason with the Seattle Seahawks, he was acquired by the Panthers just before the season in a trade for rookie linebacker Michael Barrett. The move proved valuable, as the former fifth-round pick delivered starting-level performance at a bargain price.
Jackson played and started all 17 games, recording two interceptions, 17 pass breakups, 76 tackles, and earning a 68.0 PFF grade—ranking 42nd out of 118 eligible players. While he’s not bound for the Hall of Fame, he remains a reliable starting cornerback poised for a pay raise in free agency. Spotrac projects him to land a three-year, $23 million contract on the open market.
Carolina’s defense is in dire need of reinforcements, so retaining Jackson could be a priority. However, with only $20.8 million in projected cap space, the Panthers might allocate those funds to strengthening the front seven instead. If Jackson signs elsewhere, potential landing spots include the New Orleans Saints or Baltimore Ravens.
Saints, Ravens Could Take Impending Free Agent Mike Jackson From Panthers
No one knows exactly how the New Orleans Saints will navigate the offseason under presumed head coach Kellen Moore. On one hand, the team is $54 million over the projected salary cap, lacks depth, and has several key players aging out of their prime. A rebuild seems long overdue, and New Orleans may finally accept that enduring a couple of down years is necessary to reset the roster and payroll.
However, 2024 may not have been the breaking point, as General Manager Mickey Loomis has historically resisted full-scale rebuilds. If he aims to keep the team competitive, addressing the cornerback position will be a top priority. With Marshon Lattimore now in Washington and Paulson Adebo likely commanding a lucrative contract in free agency, the Saints need an affordable starter to pair with second-round pick Kool-Aid McKinstry. Mike Jackson offers a budget-friendly solution, and signing him away from the division rival Panthers would be an added bonus.
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The Baltimore Ravens already have two dependable cornerbacks under contract in veteran Marlon Humphrey and 2024 first-round pick Nate Wiggins. While this duo is strong enough to handle most passing attacks, depth in the secondary is crucial when competing in a division with Joe Burrow and a conference featuring elite quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Justin Herbert. The Ravens don’t necessarily need a shutdown corner, but adding a solid third option would be beneficial.
Mike Jackson would be an ideal fit for this role, as the Panthers free agent could help bolster one of the league’s deepest secondaries. Baltimore recognized its need for another cornerback when it traded for Tre’Davious White, but the veteran no longer had much left in the tank. Jackson could start on the outside opposite Wiggins, allowing Humphrey to slide into the slot in three-receiver sets. With passing attacks becoming more dangerous than ever, Jackson’s presence could be the deciding factor in several close games.
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