DT Robert Thomas

 

Few paid attention when the Panthers claimed him off waivers a day after they made Vernon Butler their first-round pick. But Thomas is a legit threat to Kyle Love’s job.

 

LB Jeremy Cash

 

He played ahead of Ben Jacobs on special teams and with the second-team defense last week. If the Panthers decide to keep just six LBs, Cash or Jacobs will be the odd man out, and it’s tough to see them chancing the fast-rising undrafted rookie on waivers.

S Stevie Brown

 

The newest Panther hasn’t played a regular-season game since 2014. Does he have a legit chance to stick around or is he just a warm body to have around until Dean Marlowe heals up?

 

P Andy Lee

 

The last time the Panthers had a Pro Bowl punter, Todd Sauerbrun was on a downward spiral both professionally and personally. Gettleman gave up a lot for Lee, who unlike Sauerbrun, just does his job and goes home.