Panthers Seek Solutions Amid 6-Year Losing Stretch

The Carolina Panthers have been mired in a prolonged period of struggle, with a dismal 36-80 combined record dating back to 2018. This week, as the team opened training camp, they continued to explore options to improve their fortunes under head coach Dave Canales.

On Tuesday, the Panthers parted ways with inside linebacker Josey Jewell, who had spent one season with the club. Jewell had suffered a concussion in a Week 16 clash with the Arizona Cardinals last year and was reportedly still experiencing symptoms. To fill his spot on the roster, the Panthers added tight end Tyler Mabry, a 28-year-old veteran who had played in 11 games, including six last season, for the Seattle Seahawks.

The Panthers are clearly looking to bolster their tight end position, as they had previously looked at three tight ends during Monday's rookie minicamp. Mabry, who has one career reception for seven yards and a touchdown, is familiar with Canales and tight ends coach Pat McPherson, suggesting the team believes he can provide more production at the position.

Despite the roster moves, the Panthers' struggles have been ongoing. The team finished 5-12 this past season, marking their sixth consecutive year with double-digit losses. This is a stark contrast to the franchise's early years, when they lost at least 10 games only five times in their first 24 campaigns from 1995 to 2018.

As the Panthers continue their search for solutions, the team's fans will be hoping that the latest roster changes can help turn the tide and end their prolonged period of futility.