But that didn’t stop general manager Dan Morgan from putting some playmakers around quarterback Bryce Young, as the Panthers selected Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft and added Georgia running back Trevor Etienne and Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans on Saturday.

The Panthers set an NFL record for points allowed in a single season last year, but they didn't add a defensive piece with their top pick in this year's draft.

After telling reporters that the fifth-year option on left tackle Ikem Ekwonu will be exercised, Morgan turned his focus to the right side with Taylor Moton. He was asked if he and the front office are secure with extending the 30-year-old hog molly.