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Panthers' 10-Game Starter Suddenly Retires Ahead of 2026 Season

The Carolina Panthers have had an eventful training camp so far. Some players have starred, some have disappointed, some have gotten injured, and now, at least one is retiring.

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Panthers Had Six Players In For Tryouts

The Carolina Panthers tried out six players on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. The full list includes: LB Eugene Asante LB Kendrick Blackshire WR Elijah Cooks WR Julian Hicks LB Andrew Jones WR Roc Taylor Of the group, the Panthers signed Cooks and Taylor. Taylor, 23, spent four seasons at Memphis and made 26 starts.

LaBryan Ray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Panthers DL LaBryan Ray Retiring Mid-Camp, Team Making Five Roster Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced that DT LaBryan Ray has decided to retire ahead of the 2026 season. He’ll be placed on the reserve/retired list. Carolina also waived wide receiver Gabriel Benyard and waived-injured wide receiver Ainias Smith while signing WRs Roc Taylor and Elijah Cooks.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 4

Overreactions from Carolina Panthers Training Camp Day 9

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up another injury-marred day of practice ahead of Thursday's preseason opener, the Hall of Fame Game. It was another good day for the team, but there are some things we're beginning to learn and, since it's still early, overreact to.

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Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Panthers Want to See More from Bryce Young Before Offering Extension

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young are both entering a critical time. The Panthers are trying to build off of their NFC South victory, while Young is trying to prove he's a true franchise quarterback.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Xavier Legette News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Panthers Get Another Injury Scare as Xavier Legette Goes Down on Tuesday

The Carolina Panthers cannot catch a break this summer. The team started off training camp in the worst way possible, as second-year edge rusher Nic Scourton went down with a knee injury.

Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Dave Canales confirms Panthers fans will have to wait even longer to see the on-field return of a key offensive weapon

The Carolina Panthers are playing things safe with running back Jonathon Brooks, who will not play on Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals along with the rest of the top offensive starters.

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The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

Jonathon Brooks News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 4

Panthers' Jonathon Brooks: The Rare Backup Worth High Pick in Fantasy

Fantasy football managers were probably pretty upset about the Carolina Panthers' backfield in 2025. Drafting Chuba Hubbard in the fourth or fifth round seemed like a great idea after his excellent 2024 campaign.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Panthers' Mike Jackson Gives Ominous Hint About Future

The Carolina Panthers have plenty of talent in their secondary. Jaycee Horn is one of the best corners in the league, and safety Tre'von Moehrig had a great first season with the team in 2025.

Xavier Legette News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Panthers hoping for best after Xavier Legette lands on head, gets carted off

The Carolina Panthers already have rotten injury luck in 2026 and the preseason hasn’t even started yet. Carolina has already lost multiple players to season-ending injuries during the early days of training camp.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Panthers have made a decision on Kenny Pickett

The Carolina Panthers will be going with Kenny Pickett as their starter under center when they take on the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday’s preseason Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Kenny Pickett News / TWSN / August 4

The Hall of Fame Game is Kenny Pickett's Chance to Rebuild His Reputation

There is actual NFL football taking place this week as the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2026 NFL preseason Thursday Night with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 4

One Ex-Panthers Edge Available for Carolina After Jadaveon Clowney Signs Elsewhere

Free agency has enabled NFL players to move about For better opportunities. This offseason, we have seen several instances where performers who have either moved on from their original teams via trade or their own decision return to the franchise that they began their NFL career with.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Panthers Make Decision on Playing Starters in Hall of Fame Game

The Carolina Panthers have the honor of kicking off the NFL preseason in 2026. The team is slated to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Panthers Receive Positive Injury Update as Key Defender Returns

The Carolina Panthers have had a rough summer on the injury front. Things got off to an ugly start when edge rusher Nic Scourton was carted off the field on the first day of training camp.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 3

There's Now a Clear Favorite in the Panthers' Starting Center Battle

The Carolina Panthers have gone through a week of training camp already, and we've learned quite a bit about the team. Unfortunately, there have been a couple of serious injuries as well, which is always an unfortunate part of the summer.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / August 3

Panthers won't play Bryce Young in Hall of Fame Game

The preseason opener became a day off for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. Panthers coach Dave Canales said Monday he plans to give Kenny Pickett the start in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio.

Monroe Freeling News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 3

The Good and Not So Good from Day 8 of Panthers Camp: Monroe Freeling Shines

The Carolina Panthers only have a few more days of camp before their first official preseason game, the Hall of Fame Game. They wrapped practice on Monday with a few highs and lows, with some players standing out and others fading.

Bryce Young News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

No 2026 Extension Expected Between Panthers, QB Bryce Young

The question of whether or not the Panthers will extend Bryce Young in 2026 has lingered throughout the offseason. While the matter has been discussed internally, it increasingly appears as though no long-term commitment will be made until at least next spring.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2