The Carolina Panthers announced on Thursday that retired linebacker Luke Kuechly will join the team in the front office as a pro scout.

Luke Kuechly's time away from the Panthers might not be long. After retiring in January, the former All-Pro LB is considering a role in Carolina's front office as a pro scout.

Will Tom Brady's Bucs upend the NFC? Are Drew Brees' Saints sitting comfortably above the fray? Can Kyler Murray's Cards make some noise? Marc Sessler assesses the pecking order in this loaded conference.

Judy Battista, Jeffri Chadiha, Michael Silver and Jim Trotter re-run the 2016 NFL Draft -- and Carson Wentz and Ezekiel Elliott are among the many players to come off the board at new spots.

Despite the massive changes underway in Carolina, new Panthers OT Russell Okung "made it really clear, I'm not here just to rebuild," he said Tuesday at his introductory press conference.

Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has eschewed handing down a big contract to the likes of Jadeveon Clowney. The GM insists he won't "overpay" for the position.

It's been roughly three months since Luke Kuechly walked away from football at 28 years old. But the former Panthers LB could be back in the game soon enough in a different capacity.

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Adam Rank ranks every player on the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. Where do defensive studs Von Milller and Aaron Donald sit? And which player lands at No. 1?

The NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 2010s All-Decade Team. Which players joined unanimous selections Tom Brady and Aaron Donald on the prestigious team?

Gil Brandt jumps back eight years and re-picks the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Who goes No. 1 overall? Do teams pounce on Ryan Tannehill, or do the Miami Dolphins get another chance?

How has the free agency frenzy -- with its accompanying raft of trades -- impacted the 2020 NFL Draft? That's the task Charley Casserly was presented with in his second mock of this year. Check out his entire first-round projection.

After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.

The Panthers' roster purge of veterans continued Wednesday. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo confirmed veteran safety Eric Reid is being released after two seasons in Carolina.

Tom Pelissero catches up with pending free agent Vontaze Burfict, who is speaking publicly for the first time since being reinstated by the NFL after serving his latest suspension, one that spanned the final 12 games of last season.

Falcons LB Deion Jones is one of the more athletic defenders in the NFL, but assistant head coach Jeff Ulbrich believes there's room for the 25-year-old to become the league's best overall.

Is CeeDee Lamb a perfect fit for the Jets? Would the Saints be an ideal landing spot for Jalen Hurts? Lance Zierlein provides takeaways from his visit to Oklahoma's pro day.

Grant Gordon outlines the three biggest free agency need for each NFC team. How will the Cowboys keep -- and help -- Dak Prescott? Will the Bears bring in a challenger to Mitchell Trubisky?

With free agency and the draft around the corner, Jeremy Bergman takes stock of all 32 teams' RB situations. Will the Rams move Todd Gurley? Is Le'Veon Bell staying with the Jets? Where is Derrick Henry headed?

Can you imagine the Panthers without Christian McCaffrey? Or the Saints without Michael Thomas? Neither can Adam Rank. Check out who makes his list of untradeable players for the 2020 season.

Compensatory picks for the 2020 NFL Draft have been released. With that in mind, let's review some of the most impactful selections of this sort. Jeremy Bergman ranks the top 10 comp picks from the past 10 drafts.

In the wake of longtime tight end Greg Olsen's departure, Ian Thomas is gearing up to fill the veteran's shoes, and is eager for the chance to solidify his place in the Carolina Panthers lineup.

Charley Casserly lists one prospect for each team to watch at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Who should pay close attention to receiver CeeDee Lamb? Which team should eye Swiss Army knife playmaker Isaiah Simmons?

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers highlights from Week 2 of the 2019 season as the Bucs come out on top with a score of 20-14.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly explains why he is deciding to retire at age 28.

NFL Network reporter Tiffany Blackmon explains one of her favorite stories from Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly's career.

See the top highlight plays from Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly in the 2019 NFL season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and tight end Greg Olsen react to Ron Rivera's firing.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly undercuts San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo pass to tight end George Kittle for early interception.

Watch the highlights from the Week 6 game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from London.

See the best plays from the Carolina Panthers defense in a Week 6 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly locks up Bucs running back Peyton Barber for safety.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly shares which players in the division he looks forward going against.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, running back Christian McCaffrey explain what it was like watching "All or Nothing" for the first time.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly breaks down game film on New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.

Watch Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly's best plays in 2018.

Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly defends his team's quarterback Cam Newton.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly tracks down New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara for a huge tackle for loss.

Watch as the Carolina Panthers take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 of the 2018 NFL season.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly forces his second fumble of the game and linebacker Thomas Davis recovers.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly strips ball from Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins and linebacker Thomas Davis recovers the fumble.

NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala reports on how Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin compares Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly and LB Thomas Davis to Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher and LB Lance Briggs.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly puts pressure on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco for a turnover on downs.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly talks with NFL Network's Deion Sanders after the Carolina Panthers' big comeback along with Luke Kuechly's big game.

Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly joins NFL Total Access to breakdown the New York Giants as they prepare for a Week 5 matchup.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu tries to keep the ball himself in the wildcat formation, but Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly takes him down for a loss.