The Carolina Panthers are out of the playoffs after coming within touching distance of securing a blockbuster wild-card upset over the Los Angeles Rams. Attention now turns to an immensely important offseason for general manager Dan Morgan.
And there are some pivotal decisions to make.
The Panthers have already begun the process by signing 15 players to reserve/futures contracts. That is just the start. Next up, Morgan and his staff must decide on the futures of Carolina's free agents before identifying targets to help take the franchise forward.
One of the biggest talking points down the stretch and in the days after Carolina's postseason exit centers on the status of running back Rico Dowdle with the organization.