Will the Carolina Panthers acquire a top-tier pass rusher this offseason?

The Carolina Panthers pass rush has been virtually nonexistent over the past few seasons. Although the team once featured Brian Burns and Haason Reddick, they now lack a significant impact player at the EDGE rusher position. However, could Jadeveon Clowney or D.J. Wonnum provide a spark in 2025 after showing signs of improvement in 2024? Julian Council examines how the Panthers' pass rushers performed last season.In recent Mock Drafts, two of the most popular picks for the Carolina Panthers have been Georgia pass rushers Jalon Walker and Mykell Williams. Given the team's needs along the edge, is it almost certain that they will select a pass rusher with the eighth overall pick?How will the Panthers address their struggling pass rush this offseason? Did Clowney and Wonnum do enough to earn another year in Carolina? Could Super Bowl standout Josh Sweat be a target in free agency? Are the Panthers key players in the Myles Garrett sweepstakes? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.PrizePicksDownload the app and use code lockedonnfl to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLFanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.