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Ex-first-rounder Isaiah Simmons among Panthers’ final roster cut casualties

It’s been a roller coaster of a career for Isaiah Simmons, as the linebacker-safety hybrid just hasn’t quite found a home in the NFL. After playing five games for the Carolina Panthers last season and fighting for a spot on the roster this year, his time with the club came to an end on Sunday.

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Panthers Cut 27 Players To Get Down To 53

The Carolina Panthers officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline. Here’s the full list of moves: CB DeCarlos Nicholson

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

Biggest Winners and Losers from Carolina Panthers' Final 53-Man Roster Decision

The Carolina Panthers finalized their roster at 6 pm ET on Sunday. After four preseason games and loads of training camp practices, including a few joint sessions, the Panthers had a lot of data to sort through and a lot of players to decide on.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Panthers Trade for Intriguing Prospect Who Fills Major Need

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing their roster for Week 1. Each team has to be down to 53 players or fewer by Sunday night. Typically, we only hear about players being moved OFF the roster on this day, but the Panthers have made a couple of additions in the last 24 hours.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

Panthers Bolster D-Line In Buzzer-Beater Trade With Chargers

The Carolina Panthers, as of 6:53 pm ET, have not released their 53-man roster. The deadline, you'll recall, was 6 pm ET. The reason, perhaps, for the holdup may have been a trade.

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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.

Bobby Okereke News / EasySportz / August 30

Panthers Add Veteran Linebacker Bobby Okereke

The Carolina Panthers are adding some much-needed experience to their defense, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke. The move comes as Carolina finalizes its roster ahead of the regular season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Panthers Urged to Bring in Safety Recently Cut by Broncos

The Carolina Panthers, and every other NFL team, are currently working on cutting their roster down to 53 players. However, that doesn’t mean the team isn’t still thinking about ways to add as well.

Bobby Okereke News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

Grading Panthers’ Stunning Late Bobby Okereke Addition

Preseason football is in the books, but the offseason isn't over just yet. The Carolina Panthers have been active in the latter portion of the preseason.

Kyle Trask News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Panthers To Release QB Kyle Trask

Signed late in the offseason following Will Grier‘s pivot to coaching, Kyle Trask will not be part of the Panthers’ 53-man roster — at least, not initially.

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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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

The Panthers Might Have a Serious Problem on Defense

Last year, the Carolina Panthers had two good things on defense: a secondary and an interior line. Thanks to Derrick Brown, Jaycee Horn, and Mike Jackson, those two things were quite solid.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

Panthers QB Bryce Young's Clutch Skills Finally Gets Deserved Recognition

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has not been consistent through three NFL seasons. Against good defenses, he's had good showings and ugly ones.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Panthers Begin Cutting Players Ahead of Sunday's Deadline

The Carolina Panthers, and every other NFL team, have a lot of tough decisions to make over the next 24 hours. With the preseason wrapped up, teams have to go from around 90 players to just 53.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Projecting the Panthers' Starting Lineup After Preseason

Well, the Carolina Panthers have completed the 2026 preseason. The team won three of their four exhibitions and now has to cut a big chunk of their roster before preparing for Week 1.

Bobby Okereke News / TWSN / August 29

Carolina Panthers Send Clear Message With Bobby Okereke Signing

While it is right before the season, the Carolina Panthers were finally able to address one of their biggest roster concerns. Carolina went on to sign Bobby Okereke to a one-year contract.

Carolina Panthers News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Panthers Terminate Contract of Former 1,000-Yard WR

The Carolina Panthers have waived wide receiver Roc Taylor, the team announced Saturday as it began trimming its roster ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline to reach the 53-man limit.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Panthers Shake Up Linebacker Room, Sign Proven Veteran Ahead of Cut Day

The Carolina Panthers have some obvious holes on the roster as we prepare for Week 1. The biggest hole seems to be the other starting linebacker spot next to Devin Lloyd.

Xavier Legette News / TWSN / August 29

What is Xavier Legette’s Future As a Panther?

Xavier Legette came out of South Carolina University as an athletic freak that looked ready to take the NFL by storm. With impressive combine statistics like a 4.39 40 yard dash and a 40 inch vertical, the Carolina Panthers felt it necessary to trade up to pick No.

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Panthers Officially Cut Eight Players

The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that they’ve officially released eight players ahead of tomorrow’s deadline to trim roster down to 53 players.

Bobby Okereke News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Panthers To Sign LB Bobby Okereke

A recent report suggested an underwhelming Panthers inside linebacker competition could force the team to look elsewhere. That is already happening, and Carolina is bringing in an accomplished veteran.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Panthers Eyeing Linebacker Help?

Three of Carolina’s free agency additions checked in as top-10 options on PFR’s top 50 free agents list. While Rasheed Walker‘s contract ended up underwhelming, aggressive markets formed for Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd.

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Three NFL veterans closer to retirement than you may think

Injuries, uncertain roles and previous exits suggest the end could arrive much sooner than expected.

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3 backup quarterbacks poised to steal starting jobs by midseason

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