CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Busine s is busine s and Vsevolod Komarov Jersey the needed additional cap space for free-agent expenditures. The offseason result was the release of defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson. A two-year starter, Robinson added a reliable presence, which Morgan could no longer afford. By releasing the former Super Bowl champion March 10, the . Part of that infusion helped , edge Jaelan Phillips, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd, and left tackle Rasheed Wallace. Morgan didn't enjoy calling Robinson to inform the 10-year veteran of the cost-cutting, but nece sary, maneuver. With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, the Panthers could find Robinson's replacement with a mid-to-late-round selection. "A'Shawn, great dude, great leader," Morgan said during at Bank of America Stadium. "We'll definitely mi s him around here. It's definitely just part of the busine s." Panthers GM Dan Morgan seeks DL depth Seeking to replace Robinson's 145 combined tackles and eight sacks in 2024 and '25, Morgan likely will look to add to the team's defensive line depth with a mid-to-late round draft pick and po sibly an undrafted free agent or two. "In terms of the defensive tackle cla s, I feel pretty good about it," Morgan said. "I think it's a little top-heavy, but I do think there are guys we like that we pinpointed, so I think if the opportunity arises, we would definitely have competition and depth there." While edge and offensive line prospects likely will receive a higher pre-draft grade, Morgan identified as a potential first- or second-round prospect. The Panthers have never drafted a player from Clemson. Sam Lafferty Jersey