Safety and special teamer Nick Scott returned to the Carolina Panthers for consistency, a chance to lead, and the opportunity to further a belief found last season.
Noted cattle rancher and veteran receiver had to take a day off from the range to come sign a new contract with Carolina. But he couldn't leave his team or the man who believed in him just yet.
As the Eagles star cornerback does his postseason rounds, he continues to give Adam Thielen his flowers, as the toughest receiver to face during his rookie year.
Whew, that was a busy free agency period. After restocking the defense, keeping the offensive line intact, and signing a 1,000-yard rusher, the Panthers are largely in draft mode now. And you had questions about it all.
Jonathan Stewart caught up with longtime Panthers assistant Jim Skipper for a round of golf this week, and recalled the lessons he learned from the venerable running backs coach.
Can Turk Wharton and Tre'von Moehrig provide a spark for a Carolina Panthers defense that is being rebuilt? That is the hope, and the two are bringing their own approach to the job.
The former Panthers quarterback showed his skills in another sport, stealing the show in Japan and protecting his wife Holly Robinson Peete at the same time.