NFL rumors: Potential Navorro Bowman free agent destinations

NFL rumors: Potential Navorro Bowman destinations

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman #53 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles running back Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals during overtime of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Arizona won 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

3. Carolina Panthers

Depending on what happens with star linebacker Luke Kuechly, the Panthers could be interested in a replacement in the form of the veteran Bowman.

Kuechly went down in the Panthers’ Thursday night loss to Philadelphia and was placed in concussion protocol.

If it was indeed a concussion, it will have been Kuechly’s third (reported) such injury in the past three seasons.

That’s not good, and possibly career-threatening.

If the Panthers shut Kuechly down for the season, trading for Bowman would have to be on the table. Their defense is going to be key for this team making a playoff run this season, and they can’t afford a huge drop off without Kuechly in the lineup.

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