Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 25

Will the Panthers Beat the Browns? Here's Our Staff Prediction for Week 3

The Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns will face off this week in Cleveland. It's a surprising matchup of 1-1 teams. The Browns upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa after a lengthy lightning delay right before the final drive.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Browns OC reacts to fans possibly booing Deshaun Watson during Panthers game

Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson insisted that he did not want "to go to war with the fans" after he previously ripped some

Browns reportedly were ready to make Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders move before win over Buccaneers

Browns HC Todd Monken clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 25

What NFL Week 3 Expert Picks Tell Us About Panthers-Browns Matchup

The Carolina Panthers will visit the Cleveland Browns this weekend in a key early-season matchup. Both teams are 1-1, and with the schedule the Panthers are facing, every win is of vital importance.

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Aj Dillon News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Panthers' Brad Idzik Hints About New Role for A.J. Dillon

The Carolina Panthers have seen plenty of injuries hit their roster already this season. Unfortunately, there was another notable injury after Week 2. Backup running back Jonathon Brooks, who was expected to split snaps with Chuba Hubbard this year, went down and was placed on injured reserve.

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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 / September 24

Panthers Thursday Injury Report: Latest on Jalen Coker, Devin Lloyd, and Others

Injuries are unfortunately a big part of football. The Carolina Panthers know this as well as anybody, as they’ve dealt with plenty of injuries this year.

Bryce Young News / Anubis Sports / September 24

Two Years After Being Benched, Bryce Young Looks Like a Different Quarterback

Two years ago, Bryce Young looked like a quarterback searching for answers. At just 23, he became the first quarterback taken No. 1 overall since the common draft began in 1967 to be benched for performance rather than injury in his second season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Scouting the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland's Week 3 Opponent

The Cleveland Browns (1-1) will host the Carolina Panthers (1-1) at Huntington Bank Stadium on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. The Panthers are actually favored slightly (-2.5) by the sportsbooks, and the experts are expecting modest scoring.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

Panthers Could Trade For Commanders Star to Fix Biggest Defensive Issue

The Carolina Panthers have been hot and cold on defense over the past two weeks. In Week 1, the Panthers posted one of the worst defensive performances in franchise history, allowing the Chicago Bears to total over 550 yards of offense and 59 points.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Panthers Rookie Power Rankings: Zakee Wheatley Makes His Move

The Carolina Panthers added some real talent to the team this offseason. The free agent additions, specifically Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips, were the main story, but the team brought in some talented rookies as well.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

Week 3 Fantasy Projections for Bryce Young, Jalen Coker, Chuba Hubbard & More

We're just as surprised as most fantasy football managers out there that the Carolina Panthers have a good, not just viable, offense for fantasy. Last year, Tetairoa McMillan all year and Rico Dowdle for a few weeks were the only relevant players.

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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 / September 24

3 Storylines Most Worth Paying Attention to for the Panthers in Week 3

The Carolina Panthers were one of the biggest winners of NFL Week 2. The team bounced back from an ugly loss and dominated a division rival, beating the Falcons 34-3.

Deshaun Watson News / A to Z Sports / September 24

Panthers’ defensive momentum could hinge on which Deshaun Watson shows up and how Carolina plans to get after him

The Carolina Panthers are looking to keep the defensive momentum rolling in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns and doing so ultimately depends on which version of Deshaun Watson shows up.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

3 Things That Need to Change (On Both Sides of the Ball) for Panthers vs. Browns

For the first time this season, the Carolina Panthers have a chance to build some momentum. Carolina heads to Cleveland on Sunday with a 1-1 record and an opportunity to get above .500.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

2 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Panthers' Week 3 Matchup Against Browns

The Carolina Panthers couldn't have looked much different in their first two games of the season. Week 1 left us with more questions than answers. Then Carolina went to Atlanta and put together a 34-3 win that probably even the biggest Panthers fan didn't see coming.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

3 Matchups That Will Decide Panthers vs. Browns in Week 3

Just over 72 hours until Week 3 for the Carolina Panthers, as they head back on the road to face the Cleveland Browns in their home opener. Both teams are 1-1 and coming off road wins.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

Panthers Could Solve Struggling Chargers Problems With One Helpful Trade

It has taken immense effort, but the Carolina Panthers finally have a functional tight end room. They've gotten to the point that 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders is a weekly healthy scratch.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Emerging Star Duo Could Change Everything for Panthers in 2026

There have already been several surprising storylines in the NFL this season. There are some surprising teams who are undefeated (the Raiders) and some surprising teams who are winless (the Chargers).

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Panthers Land Perfect Nick Scott Replacement in 2027 NFL Mock Draft

The Carolina Panthers have their eyes on another NFC South crown in 2026. The team is 1-1, but 1-0 in the division, and the team looks like it should be a force once again.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Panthers Injury Report: Latest on Patrick Jones II, Jaelan Phillips, and More

The Carolina Panthers are riding high after Week 2. The team dominated the Atlanta Falcons, picking up a big divisional win and looking great in the process.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 23

Panthers, Browns revved up after road triumphs

It took a couple of games for the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns to get a feel for how they intend to perform this season. Now the task for each team will be repeating that when they meet Sunday afternoon in Cleveland.

Jonathon Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery

According to Ian Rapoport, Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is having core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. That will sideline him for

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Dan Morgan is making another push for a veteran addition after the Panthers’ latest injury created a new position of need on offense

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is expected to miss six weeks after undergoing core surgery and general manager Dan Morgan is wasting no time to potentially address the need on offense.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Why Panthers aren't 'upset' amid latest Jonathon Brooks injury setback

Brooks is again dealing with an injury.

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

Young played well over his first two starts of the 2026 season after the Panthers elected to not sign him to a contract extension ahead of the campaign.

Bryce Young, Panthers' defense blitz Falcons for big win

Bryce Young continues career dominance of Falcons in Week 2 blowout

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20