MAILBAG: Which Carolina Panther playing at an All-Pro level would be the most significant development in 2026?

Carolina Panthers set an ambitious tone for 2026 as head coach Dave Canales sends the team into summer break amidst rising expectations. Jaelan Phillips emerges as the pivotal player to watch—could his All-Pro form unlock a long-overdue transformation for Carolina’s pass rush? With offseason signings like Devin Lloyd and key roster competition brewing, is this defense ready to contend for the NFC South crown once again? Julian Council tackles burning fan questions, spotlighting breakout potential for receivers Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette, and rookie Chris Brazzell, along with in-depth insights on Monroe Freeling and Lee Hunter’s roles in shaping offensive line battles. As roster depth and position battles heat up, intriguing trade scenarios and veteran additions are on the table. Will Jimmy Horn secure his spot, and can Carolina’s cast of emerging contributors rise to the occasion? Stay tuned for the first wave of position previews and the Panthers’ roadmap to a resurgent season. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. 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.