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The veteran cornerback returns to continue his partnership with Jaycee Horn after playing nearly every snap last season.

Wharton brings a pass-rushing presence to a group that added Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown III earlier Monday.

Get to know outside linebacker Patrick Jones II. The free agent from the Vikings has reportedly signed with the Carolina Panthers.

They continued a busy day by bringing in the former Los Angeles fourth-rounder, adding a young body to the renovated defensive line mix.

Get to know safety Tre'Von Moehrig, who reportedly will be joining the Carolina Panthers as a free agent when the league year opens on Wednesday.

A year after signing DJ Wonnum in free agency, the Panthers reportedly brought in his former Minnesota teammate to add to the defense.

The Raiders safety adds a playmaker to the back of the secondary, where the team previously had one safety under contract.

Not only did he play at a Pro Bowl level last season, he also proved to his coaches he could lead this team into the future by the way he worked.

Keeping the 2021 first-round pick on a long-term deal helps lay the foundation for improving the defense, and establishing the culture coach Dave Canales wants.

As they enter another league year this week, it's worth looking back at some previous classes, some of which made both immediate and long-lasting impacts.