After falling out of favor with Steelers coach Bill Cowher, Buckner was traded to Kansas City before last April's NFL draft in exchange for a seventh-round pick. Buckner hasn't excelled with the Chiefs. He isn't starting and reports are that he might get waived. Buckner could help fill Carolina's need for big, young defensive linemen. However, the coaching staff would have to be comfortable with his weight and his work ethic.
Wide receiver is one of the most competitive positions.
There appears to be a battle for one or two spots between Dwight Stone, Brian Wiggins and Mitch Running. Stone is especially valuable because of his special teams ability and speed. Wiggins is more sure-handed. Running has shown promise and could be waived and then re-signed to the practice squad. The Panthers appear to have a tough decision on their No. 2 quarterback between Chad Johnston and Jay Barker.