So, here are four defenders the Panthers may look into signing during the second phase of free agency. A local hero’s homecoming? The narrative would be nice, but the value the Rock Hill, S.C. native could bring to the team may even be better.

On Sunday night, wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his signing with the Carolina Panthers in a pretty special way. Instead of proclaiming it himself, he had his kids do it—through the triumphant sounds of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.

The Carolina Panthers have made their first addition to the wide receiver room since trading away DJ Moore. According to multiple reports, the Panthers are signing veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen.

The Carolina Panthers added yet another experienced veteran to their offense on Sunday night, agreeing to terms with free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Minnesota Vikings. The 32-year-old Thielen was released earlier this offseason after spending the past nine seasons with the Vikings,

Adam Thielen may not be the two-time Pro Bowler he once was, but Panthers fans are more than glad to welcome the wideout to Carolina.

The Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft this spring, and many expect they'll take a quarterback.

Former Vikings star Adam Thielen agreed to contract terms with Carolina on Sunday, according to a league source. Thielen visited the Panthers last week before inking a three-year deal with the team. Thielen,