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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14

4 Bold Panthers Predictions That Could Turn Week 6 Upside Down

If you had asked me after the Chicago game if the Panthers could go into Philadelphia and beat the Eagles, I probably would've laughed. Now? I think they can.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14

The Panthers Are Making Bryce Young's Job Nearly Impossible. He's Doing It Anyway

I'm starting to run out of things to question about Bryce Young, and I didn't think I'd be saying that four games into this season. I've been hard on Young.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14

Chargers Projected to Make Blockbuster Trade Soon & Panthers Must Be on Receiving End

The Carolina Panthers entered this season with one unit most in need of improvement: the pass rush. Carolina's pass rush was the worst in the NFL in 2025, making it the focal point of free agency.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14

Panthers' Offseason Signing Ranked As 10th Best in NFL, But That's Too Low

Entering Week 6 of the NFL season, the Carolina Panthers are 2-2 and can widen their lead in the NFC South, particularly over the Saints and Buccaneers.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Jalen Coker Makes Injury Announcement After 1 Missed Panthers Game

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has taken an important step toward returning from injury. The young receiver participated in practice Tuesday after missing the team’s Week 4 game with a quadriceps strain.

Dan Morgan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14

Panthers Suddenly Have 3 Open Roster Spots. What is Dan Morgan Planning?

The Carolina Panthers came out of the bye week hoping to get a little healthier. Instead, Dan Morgan has some roster decisions to make. Carolina placed defensive tackle Cam Jackson on injured reserve Tuesday with a shoulder injury, leaving the Panthers with just 50 players on the active roster.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 14

The Panthers' Most Indispensable Player Isn't Who You Think

Ask me who the Panthers' most indispensable player is, and Bryce Young is probably the answer I'm supposed to give. He's playing the best football of his career, this offense finally looks like it knows what it wants to be, and we've already seen what happens when Carolina doesn't have the quarterback position figured out.

Jalen Coker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Panthers’ Jalen Coker dishes on status vs. Eagles after missing game due to injury

The Carolina Panthers could receive a significant boost to their passing game ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, as wide receiver Jalen Coker continues to make progress in his injury recovery.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Panthers Make Handful Of Moves

The Panthers made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, per Darin Gantt of the team’s website. In addition to opening the 21-day practice windows for right tackle Taylor Moton, defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton and running back Trevor Etienne, Carolina placed DT Cam Jackson on IR with a shoulder injury.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 13

What is Jalen Hurts’ Career Record Against the Carolina Panthers?

After three consecutive tough losses to playoff-caliber teams, the Philadelphia Eagles will look to right the ship at home against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Panthers' Tershawn Wharton, Taylor Moton Could Soon Return and Provide Big Boost for Carolina

Not many teams, if any, have had worse injury luck than the Carolina Panthers in 2026. The team lost a few players before the season even began, some others are still dealing with 2025 injuries and some more have suffered injuries over the last few weeks.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

3 Crucial Panthers Injuries to Monitor Ahead of Big Eagles Matchup

The bye week has come and gone for the Carolina Panthers. Now it's time to build on the Sunday Night Football win and keep the first-place spot in the NFC South.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

Panthers Ridiculously Tumble in Power Rankings Despite Enjoying Week Off

The Carolina Panthers are coming off the bye week, and it couldn't have gone better. Their next opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, traveled to London and lost a demoralizing heartbreaker.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Panthers Lose Ground in Two NFL Power Rankings Without Playing a Down

The Carolina Panthers didn’t play in Week 5, and they still came out of it in first place in the NFC South at 2-2. Bryce Young has the Panthers favored in the NFC South, too.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

PFF's Early All-Pro Team Highlights a Major Panthers Injury Loss

They are the only team in their division that currently does not own a losing record. When last we saw the Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan were outdueling the Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

Panthers Could Make Rare Trade With Eagles Before Playing Them

NFL teams typically don't trade players to teams right before they play them, especially when the trade deadline is about a month away. There is no urgency for one team to give up a player who could immediately hurt them on the other side.

Dave Canales News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Panthers' Dave Canales Explains What Carolina Must Do to Win NFC South Again in 2026

The Carolina Panthers got to enjoy a bye week in Week 5. The bye came at a great time, as the Panthers have been among the most injured teams in the league so far.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 12

Panthers get encouraging Jalen Coker injury update ahead of Week 6

After a quad injury cause him to miss Week 4, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker appears to be close to getting back on the field in Week 6.

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Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Dave Canales confirms the Panthers are opening the window to get some key veteran reinforcements back on the field

The Carolina Panthers took advantage of a much needed early bye week and will be getting some key players back at practice for the first time in months.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Carolina Panthers scored a big win in Week 5 without even playing a game that gives the team a little more cushion

The Carolina Panthers are now firmly in first place of the NFC South coming out of the bye week following the results of Week 5’s games. The early bye week could not have come at a better time for the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / EssentiallySports / October 11

'We Can’t Expect Patrick Mahomes': Panthers Legend Cam Newton Draws the Line on Bryce Young Expectations

The burden of turning the Carolina Panthers around has followed Bryce Young ever since the team drafted him first overall in 2023. But Cam Newton has some advice for anyone who is measuring Young against the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, believing that development takes time.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Panthers’ Taylor Moton, Tershawn Wharton Moving Toward Return

The Panthers have managed a 2-2 record despite a spate of early-season injuries. Carolina entered its bye week at .500 even with the losses of Jaycee Horn, Taylor Moton, Ikem Ekwonu, Michael Jackson, Jonathon Brooks, Nic Scourton and Tershawn Wharton.