SIX PLAYERS ADDED FOR ‘16

The Panthers signed a half dozen guys with an eye on next season.

Wide receiver Cobi Hamilton, guard Tyler Larsen, center Matt Masifilo, defensive end Larry Webster, defensive tackle Eric Crume and cornerback Travell Dixon received future contracts. The deals don’t become official until the new league year begins in March.

To get a sense of how relevant the names above may or may not be, here’s a look at Dave Gettleman’s first two future contract classes:

2014

WR Brenton Bersin
QB Matt Blanchard
LB Ben Jacobs
G Michael Jasper
TE D.C. Jefferson
T Andrew McDonald
CB De’Andre Presley
DE Craig Roh
T Kevin Hughes
G Phillipkeith Manley
WR Toney Clemons
G Derek Dennis
T Oscar Johnson
CB De’Quan Menzie
LB D.J. Smith
DT Casey Walker

2015

WR Mike Brown
WR Stephen Hill
G Derek Dennis
TE Kevin Greene
WR Marcus Lucas
S Kimario McFadden
LB Horace Miller
RB Darrin Reaves
DT Micanor Regis
T Martin Wallace
CB Lou Young
TE Mike McNeill