Episode
Simmons Almost Joined Panthers
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- May 29, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
The Carolina Panthers were reportedly in deep talks with two-time Pro Bowler Justin Simmons all season long, hoping to land him to anchor their defense — but money talks ultimately derailed the deal. Simmons, who admired Panthers’ defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and even had a connection with coach Renaldo Hill, said he was genuinely interested in joining a Super Bowl contender after a tough year with the Falcons. Meanwhile, Nick Scott stepped up admirably as the starter, putting up solid numbers and returning for another year — leaving fans wondering what might have been if Simmons had signed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7dc910495f7e03e