Carolina Panthers: Predicting the 53-man roster entering training camp

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cam Newton #1 celebrates a touchdown with Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Graham Gano #9 and teammate Michael Palardy #5 of the Carolina Panthers react after a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Placekicker: Graham Gano

Punter: Michael Palardy

Long Snapper: J.J. Jansen

This group is the one unit that saw no changes this offseason. The team was able to bring back placekicker Graham Gano on a four-year deal this offseason after having a bounce back year in 2017.

Meanwhile, Michael Palardy signed his exclusive rights tender and returns as the team’s starting punter. He joined the Panthers during the 2016 season when Andy Lee was injured and eventually won the training camp battle the following year to become the team’s primary punter.

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However, the player with the most tenure in this group is long snapper J.J. Jansen. He will be entering his 11th season with the Carolina Panthers and is one of the better players in the NFL at his position.

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