Will Carolina Panthers try to acquire Bradley Chubb? It might make sense

It’s in the middle of February, arguably the quietest time on the NFL calendar, and you might be asking:

What in the world is there to talk about when it comes to Carolina Panthers football?

The short of it: There’s a lot.

At least, Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow have a lot to say in the latest episode of Processing Blue, the all-things-Panthers podcast presented by The Charlotte Observer.

The two open the discussion about long snapper JJ Jansen returning to the Panthers for a franchise-record 18th consecutive year.

They then talk about the intriguing possibility of the Panthers adding veteran EDGE rusher Bradley Chubb — who’s being released by the Miami Dolphins — in free agency.

Kaye and Zietlow then go deep on their burning questions they have ahead of next week’s NFL Scouting Combine:

• Will the Panthers hone in on finding their next great inside linebacker?
• What will the Panthers do now with veteran offensive assistant (and experienced play-caller) Darrell Bevell on staff?
• Can general manager Dan Morgan enhance this roster on the margins — in Day 3 of the draft, specifically — again?

Listen to the latest podcast episode at the embed in this story, or download it on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the show on YouTube.

This story was originally published February 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Will Carolina Panthers try to acquire Bradley Chubb? It might make sense."

Mike Kaye

The Charlotte Observer

Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription

Alex Zietlow

The Charlotte Observer

Alex Zietlow writes about the Carolina Panthers and the ways in which sports intersect with life for The Charlotte Observer, where he has been a reporter since August 2022. Zietlow’s work has been honored by the Pro Football Writers Association, the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) group. He’s earned six APSE Top 10 distinctions for his coverage on a variety of topics, from billion-dollar stadium renovations to the small moments of triumph that helped a Panthers kicker defy the steepest odds in sports. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22. Support my work with a digital subscription