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Ranking every safety in the NFC South after Tyrann Mathieu retires
Ranking every safety in the NFC South after Tyrann Mathieu retires

USA Today

time3 hours ago

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Ranking every safety in the NFC South after Tyrann Mathieu retires

A division full of ball-hawks and physical enforcers As we wrap up our series ranking players at each position in the NFC South, we turn our attention to the back end of the defense -- the safety position. This group features some of the league's premier playmakers, a collection of All‑Pros and Pro Bowlers who have built reputations on taking the ball away and changing games. Alongside them are rising young talents eager to leave their mark and elevate their teams' defenses in the years ahead. The talent at safety in this division is truly unmatched and could be the difference that pushes a defense over the top. With ball‑hawks patrolling deep and physical enforcers roaming underneath, some of these safeties have the ability to change momentum in an instant and set the tone for their entire unit. Here are our rankings for the top safeties in the NFC South now that Tyrann Mathieu has hung up his cleats: 8. Demani Richardson, Carolina Panthers A young box safety with downhill pop and physicality. He has the tools to grow into a key piece of Carolina's secondary. 7. Jordan Howden, New Orleans Saints A versatile safety who has been a reliable depth piece early in his career. With Tyrann Mathieu's retirement, he's likely to step into a larger role. 6. Jordan Fuller, Atlanta Falcons Fuller provides a steady, dependable presence on the back end. He is rarely out of position and brings stability to Atlanta's defense. 5. Tykee Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Smith is a rising young talent who plays with toughness at the line of scrimmage. His ball skills and physicality could make him one of the league's most intriguing names soon. 4. Trevon Moehrig, Carolina Panthers Moehrig is a rangy center fielder with sneaky effectiveness as a blitzer. His versatility will be vital in the growth of Carolina's defense. 3. Justin Reid, New Orleans Saints Reid is a versatile, physical tone‑setter who can thrive in multiple roles. His presence adds flexibility and strength to the Saints' secondary. 2. Jessie Bates, Atlanta Falcons Bates is one of the premier ballhawks of his era, known for elite instincts. He anchors Atlanta's secondary with consistent playmaking. 1. Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers Winfield is a dynamic, versatile star who excels in every phase of the game. In coverage, run support, and as a blitzer, there are no weaknesses to his All‑Pro skill set.

Panthers release veteran linebacker Josey Jewell while still dealing with concussion symptoms from last year
Panthers release veteran linebacker Josey Jewell while still dealing with concussion symptoms from last year

Yahoo

time18 hours ago

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Panthers release veteran linebacker Josey Jewell while still dealing with concussion symptoms from last year

Josey Jewell's time with the Carolina Panthers has come to an end. The Panthers released the veteran linebacker on Tuesday while he continues to experience concussion symptoms that bothered him at the end of last season. Though specifics of those symptoms or Jewell's condition aren't known, he first suffered a concussion in their Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. That knocked him out for the final two games of the year. Advertisement With Jewell still experiencing symptoms from that contest now seven months later, it's easy to understand why he would need to take a step back. The Panthers said that Jewell 'wanted to prioritize his health and recovery and be considerate of his teammates,' so it sounds like the decision to release him was a mutual one. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] The Panthers left the door open for a return in the future, too, though it's unclear when that could happen, if at all. Jewell was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft after a dominant run at Iowa. He spent six seasons with the Broncos before signing a three-year, $18.75 million deal with the Panthers last offseason. Jewell had 97 total tackles and a career-high 3.5 sacks in 12 games last season. Advertisement Jewell's departure is a significant one for the Panthers. They did select Texas A&M's Nic Scourton and Ole Miss' Princely Umanmielen in the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, respectively, earlier this spring. D.J. Wonnum is available too, though he'll be out early on while recovering from an injury. The Panthers also bolstered their pass rush with former Minnesota Vikings edge Pat Jones, so they still have plenty of options. It will just take some shuffling without one of their top defenders available as they get started in training camp. The Panthers went just 5-12 last season, the first under head coach Dave Canales. They'll open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 7.

Panthers release veteran linebacker Josey Jewell while he's dealing with concussion symptoms from last year
Panthers release veteran linebacker Josey Jewell while he's dealing with concussion symptoms from last year

Yahoo

time18 hours ago

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Panthers release veteran linebacker Josey Jewell while he's dealing with concussion symptoms from last year

Josey Jewell's time with the Carolina Panthers has come to an end. The Panthers released the veteran linebacker on Tuesday while he continues to experience concussion symptoms that bothered him at the end of last season. Though specifics of those symptoms or Jewell's condition aren't known, he first suffered a concussion in their Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. That knocked him out for the final two games of the year. Advertisement With Jewell still experiencing symptoms from that contest now seven months later, it's easy to understand why he would need to take a step back. The Panthers said that Jewell 'wanted to prioritize his health and recovery and be considerate of his teammates,' so it sounds like the decision to release him was a mutual one. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] The Panthers left the door open for a return in the future, though it's unclear when that could happen, if at all. Jewell was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft after a dominant run at Iowa. He spent six seasons with the Broncos before signing a three-year, $18.75 million deal with the Panthers last offseason. Jewell had 97 total tackles and a career-high 3.5 sacks in 12 games last season. Advertisement Jewell's departure is a significant one for the Panthers. They did select Texas A&M's Nic Scourton and Ole Miss' Princely Umanmielen in the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, respectively, earlier this spring. D.J. Wonnum is available too, though he'll be out early on while recovering from an injury. The Panthers also bolstered their pass rush with former Minnesota Vikings edge Pat Jones, so they still have plenty of options. It will just take some shuffling without one of their top defenders available as they get started in training camp. The Panthers went just 5-12 last season, the first under head coach Dave Canales. They'll open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 7.

Panthers G Robert Hunt is asked the center competition between Austin Corbett, Cade Mays
Panthers G Robert Hunt is asked the center competition between Austin Corbett, Cade Mays

USA Today

time21 hours ago

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Panthers G Robert Hunt is asked the center competition between Austin Corbett, Cade Mays

Carolina Panthers guard Robert Hunt is going to be somebody's right-hand man this season—whether that be Austin Corbett or Cade Mays. The Pro Bowl hog molly chatted with reporters this afternoon, a day before he and the rest of the team embark on their first outing of training camp. Hunt talked about the competition at the center position between Corbett and Mays, which may end up as the biggest battle of the summer for the Panthers. "Because I played with both of them, I kinda know the tendencies of both guys," he said of his chemistry with Corbett and Mays. "I'll let those guys compete. I wish both of them the best. At the end of the day, we're trying to win games and both of those guys know that. Both of them are capable of playing on any team in this league." Hunt started out the year next to Corbett, who transitioned from guard last offseason. But that version of the offensive line ended after just five games, when Corbett sustained a season-ending biceps injury. That opened the door for Mays, who went on to start at center in eight of Carolina's final nine contests. The former sixth-round pick gave an awfully good account of himself in that role too, helping fuel a second-half resurgence for quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers offense. As an added motivator, neither man is under contract beyond the upcoming campaign. So there may be more than just a job at stake in the coming weeks. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.

Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks about the team's biggest training camp battles
Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks about the team's biggest training camp battles

USA Today

timea day ago

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  • USA Today

Panthers GM Dan Morgan talks about the team's biggest training camp battles

Let the battles begin! Carolina Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan spoke to reporters this afternoon, a day before the start of his team's first training camp session. He was asked about some of the roster's biggest position battles, including the one at wide receiver. "I'm excited about it," Morgan replied. "I'm excited not just about the receiving corp, but in other areas as well. It's gonna be a really good competition, and that's what we want on this roster. We wanna create competition. I think that just brings out the best in everybody. So yeah, I'm just excited to watch it and see how it unfolds." The room—which may feature the most depth Carolina has seen in quite some time—is headed by 2025 first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette and two-time Pro Bowler Adam Thielen. Below them sit an intriguing collection of both promising youngsters and reliable veterans—including Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn Jr., David Moore and Hunter Renfrow. Morgan was later asked about the secondary, another hotbed of competition on the depth chart. "We have a lot of young, talented guys that we're excited about on the roster," he said. "I'm just lookin' for continuous growth on a daily basis. Just see them go out there, see them get better every single day. We're excited about 'em, but again, they gotta put the work in and I know they're up for that challenge." Unlike at wideout, Carolina's cornerback position doesn't carry a ton of depth. Outside of projected starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, the Panthers currently have a combined five seasons of NFL experience between seven other corners. The same could be said at safety, where free-agent signee Tre'von Moehrig is the only sure thing. He's backed by 2025 fourth-rounder Lathan Ransom, Demani Richardson, Nick Scott and three undrafted free agents. Nevertheless, the challenge kicks off on Wednesday. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.

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