The Facts: Benjamin, who had post-season knee surgery, was participating in the start of voluntary offseason workouts Monday.

Diehards Line: Benjamin will be back for the fifth year of his original contract. Playing for the Panthers through Week 8 of last season, Benjamin averaged four catches (tied for 32nd among NFL wide receivers), 59 receiving yards (tied for 21st) and 0.25 receiving touchdowns per game (tied for 53rd). He was dealing with left knee issues early last season, but when he played a full 16 games in 2016, he averaged 3.94 catches (tied for 44th among NFL wide receivers), 59 receiving yards (37th) and 0.44 touchdowns per game (tied for 19th). All of those marks were down from his career highs as a rookie in 2014, when he averaged 4.56 catches (tied for 29th), 63 receiving yards (23rd) and 0.56 touchdowns per game (tied for 15th). Benjamin missed 2015 with a torn ACL. As for his value this season, much will depend on the team's situation at QB. For now, AJ McCarron is the de facto starter. We'll see if the draft changes that.