Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chase Young vs. Bryce Young Is the Saints-Panthers Matchup That Decides First Place

New Orleans Saints fans waited four tries to see a win in the Superdome this season, and the reward for beating Cleveland is a first-place game against Carolina on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Panthers Have Bigger Aspirations, but Are They Good Enough to Get There?

The Carolina Panthers find themselves in an interesting position for the second half of the 2026 NFL season. The Panthers have lost three straight games but still remain in the thick of the NFC South race with the opportunity to make the playoffs.

Taylor Decker News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Taylor Decker Could Solve Panthers' Biggest Problem as Team Aims to Repeat as NFC South Champions

If you’ve watched the Carolina Panthers at all this season, you’ve probably noticed that the offensive line hasn’t been great. The team has been without starting tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton, and backups Rasheed Walker and Monroe Freeling have been majorly disappointing.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Week 10 Fantasy Football Projections for Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan & More

This week, the Carolina Panthers will travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints in a game that should be of interest to many fantasy football players.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Panthers’ Most Disappointing Player in 2026 Has Been a Huge Surprise

The Carolina Panthers have severely underperformed so far this season. At 3-5, Carolina has lost three straight and has clear flaws on the roster. The defense hasn't lived up to preseason expectations, but injuries are a huge part of why.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Panthers Urged to Reunite with Two-Time Pro Bowler After Quiet Deadline

The 2026 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and the Panthers didn’t make any trades. The team is trying to win the NFC South again, but it seems like they’ll have to rely on internal improvement to do it.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Ideal Offensive Line Solution is Sitting on FA Market Waiting for Panthers

It’s far from an intimidating quartet. Every team in the NFC South has won exactly three games this season. And each of the four clubs has at least five losses.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Panthers rookie’s return in new defensive scheme comes at a critical time with tough matchup waiting against the Saints

Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Will Lee III is ramping back up after missing last week’s game due to injury and his presence will be key in this new scheme going up against the New Orleans Saints.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Predicting Four Panthers Players Who Won't be On the Team in 2027

The Carolina Panthers could look a lot different in 2027 than they do in 2026. The team is currently trying to win the NFC South once again, but they’ll have some big decisions to make this offseason whether they win it or not.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Three Reasons the Panthers Will Regret Standing Pat at the Trade Deadline

The Carolina Panthers looked set to buy at the 2026 NFL trade deadline. The team is atop the NFC South despite being two games under .500, so it made sense to make some additions.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Panthers Need Ickey Ekwonu, But Other NFL Teams Might Have Final Say

The Carolina Panthers continue to wait for the return of Ikem Ekwonu, the team’s starting left tackle, who suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right knee during the team’s playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in January.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

The Panthers Desperately Need Defensive Help and Not at Cornerback

Dave Canales’s team has lost its last three games. Shaky offensive play, some untimely turnovers, and numerous defensive issues have all contributed to the Carolina Panthers being outscored a combined 96-53 in setbacks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (43-13), Green Bay Packers (27-19), and Denver Broncos (26-21)—two of those defeats at home.

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Jaelan Phillips News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips gets concerning injury downgrade before Saints game

The Carolina Panthers’ defensive blueprint for their Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday could require adjustments following the latest update on outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips.

Dan Morgan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

Winners and Losers From Panthers’ Silent Trade Deadline

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has decided to stand pat at the NFL trade deadline for the second consecutive year. The decision by Morgan not to add any

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Todd Wash’s first game as coordinator brought progress for Panthers’ defense but showed there’s more room for improvement

The Carolina Panthers made a drastic change after the Week 8 loss, firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. After one game with Todd Wash as the interim defensive coordinator, Carolina’s defense showed more life in the loss to the Denver Broncos.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 12

The Position the Panthers Must Fix in 2027 Free Agency After Quiet Deadline

The Carolina Panthers had a quiet trade deadline despite being in the thick of the NFC South race. The team is opting to rely on players coming back from injury rather than giving up assets for mid-season additions.

Jonathon Brooks News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Panthers CB Michael Jackson, RB Jonathon Brooks Return To Practice

The Panthers designated cornerback Michael Jackson and running back Jonathon Brooks to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Mike Kaye. Both will have 21 days to practice with the team before they must be activated to the 53-man roster or revert to season-ending IR.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Panthers’ Mike Jackson, Jonathon Brooks, Xavier Legette injury updates a sight for sore eyes

The Carolina Panthers are getting some much-needed reinforcements at a critical point in their season. With a massive NFC South matchup against the New Orleans Saints coming up, the Panthers are opening the door for three injured players to work their way back onto the field.

Mike Tomlin News / Yardbarker / November 11