Friday Mailbag: What’s the Carolina Panthers backup plan if they don’t sign Stephon Gilmore?

The Carolina Panthers will begin the final phase of its offseason program on Monday as OTAs begin. While the focus will be on the current rostered players, their remain questions to whether former Panthers Stephon Gilmore will return in 2024. According to a report from Joe Person, there has been no momentum between the Panthers and Gilmore. If Carolina is unable to sign Gilmore, what will be their backup plan?Gilmore filling an open spot at outside cornerback isn't the only question surrounding the Panthers roster. Carolina was busy this offseason adding talent to the wide receiver room but still lacks a lot of proven experience at the position. Should Carolina be interested in bringing in another veteran receiver?Under the tutelage of new head coach, Dave Canales, Bryce Young will be under the microscope in 2024. If Young is unable to make strides this season will the Panthers be in the market for a new QB next offseason?Julian Council answers all of these questions among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotors.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms Apply.FanDuelFanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)