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Carolina Panthers: Free Agents that should interest the Panthers

By Brandon Croce

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13: Strong safety Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints argues a penalty during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13: Strong safety Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints argues a penalty during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 13: Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Jake Elliott #4 kicked a 53 yard field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 13: Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Jake Elliott #4 kicked a 53 yard field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Tight End

This is another position where depth is a concern, especially with the news Chris Manhertz had to recently have surgery on his foot from an injury in minicamp. Prior to last year, depth was never really a concern as Greg Olsen was one of the most durable players in the league and didn’t miss a game since his rookie season.

That injury should be fresh in the mind of the Carolina Panthers and they need to have a contingency plan in place if Olsen was forced to miss anymore time.

While there are players like Antonio Gates and Julius Thomas still available, the one player that makes the most sense would be Brent Celek. The 11-year veteran has spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Eages and would give the team a veteran option alongside rookie Ian Thomas at the position.

However, according to Les Bowen, he isn’t rushing back to the NFL and the Panthers may need to sell Celek on joining the Panthers.

Next: Carolina Panthers: Position battles to watch in training camp

The Carolina Panthers roster is pretty well set at this point but if the front office can address one or two of these positions, the roster will be much stronger in 2018.

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