The Carolina Panthers selected Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin with the 28th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Standing at 6-foot-5, Benjamin has the tools to be a legit No. 1 option.

Ron Rivera revealed Wednesday that the Carolina Panthers are simply trying to replace 10 catches per game at wide receiver. Is the coach applying Billy Beane's maxims to solve the problem?

Tiquan Underwood has found a new home in Carolina. The Panthers and the wide receiver agreed on a deal, the team announced. That's the second wide receiver the Panthers have added in as many days.

Richie Incognito is looking for a place to play -- and he tells Michael Silver about a certain West Coast team that he would be "100 percent into" joining. Plus other NFL notes.

Brandon LaFell ruffled feathers on his way out of Carolina, calling Tom Brady a Hall of Fame QB, while saying Cam Newton wasn't "there yet." See why else the wide receiver chose to join the New England Patriots.

Free agency hasn't helped everyone. Mike Glennon, Tony Romo and DeSean Jackson are three of the players who have suffered from signings over the last week.

On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers cut the longtime face of their franchise, Steve Smith. To fill the void, the Panthers are expected to target ex-New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks.

Steve Smith's playing days in Carolina are over, ending the 13-year veteran's tenure as a Panther, his agent confirmed Wednesday. Per Ian Rapoport, one particular team could be interested in Smith if released.