The Carolina Panthers are considering a strategic move to bolster their struggling defense by targeting Lavonte David of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the upcoming free agency period. This comes after a historically poor defensive performance that left the Panthers at the bottom of the NFL rankings.

Despite limited salary cap space, the Panthers are focused on making prudent signings to improve their defensive unit. Analyst David Latham suggests that David could provide a short-term solution, offering leadership and experience while the Panthers develop younger talents on the roster.