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Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13

Why one insider is more pleased with Panthers’ playoff loss than Week 13 win

When it was all said and done for Dave Canales’s team in 2025, the Carolina Panthers finished with an 8-10 overall record and lost their last three games.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13

Panthers get good season grade, but they shouldn't be satisfied

The Carolina Panthers are approaching the offseason with a lot of optimism after winning the NFC South and making their first playoff appearance in eight years.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13

Awe-inspiring numbers behind Bryce Young's epic playoff debut

Six wild card games are in the books when it comes to the 2025 NFL postseason. That means it’s on to the divisional playoffs for the remaining eight teams that are looking to reach Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13

5 free agents the Carolina Panthers must target in 2026

The Carolina Panthers may have gotten to the playoffs and gone down to the wire with the vaunted Los Angeles Rams, but they still have holes. They need to address a lot of issues.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 13

Rico Dowdle prediction would be terrible news for Carolina Panthers

It’s the offseason for 24 NFL teams (including the Carolina Panthers) that are looking to get better in 2026. When it comes to free agency, the “legal” tampering period begins on March 9, and the NFL’s new fiscal year starts at 4:00 pm ET on March 11.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

Team insider shares silly take on Bryce Young's future with Panthers

ESPN’s team of analysts and writers have been busy breaking down the 23 NFL teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs or didn’t qualify for the postseason to date.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

Carolina Panthers 2025 Free Agent End of Season Grades

Carolina Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan made several big free agent signings during the 2025 offseason, with the biggest contracts going to the defensive side of the ball.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Panthers’ top 3 free agent targets after crushing playoff loss to Rams

The Carolina Panthers had reasons to be happy about their playoff performance, but, of course, someone has to take the blame for the loss. Looking forward, here are the Panthers’ top free-agent targets after their crushing playoff loss to the Rams.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

Rico Dowdle accurately dubbed big loser from Wild Card Weekend

On Saturday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium, the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers gave it their all against the talented and favored Los Angeles Rams.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 12

Panthers Sign 15 Players To Futures Deals

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed 15 players to futures deals. The following is a list of players Carolina signed to futures deals: G Ja’Tyre

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

NFL insider strangely critical of Panthers after inspiring playoff loss

The NFL is five games into the 2025 postseason. Road teams have won three of those contests. That includes the San Francisco 49ers’ dethroning of the defending Super Bowl champions, 23-19, in Philadelphia.

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Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Panthers’ Wild Card Loss Shows What This Team Can Build On

The Carolina Panthers lost 34–31 to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round, and it hurts. Any playoff loss hurts, especially one that was right there for the taking, but this Panthers Wild Card loss showed something fans haven’t been able to say in a long time: this team competed.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

Carolina Panthers tumble in NFL power rankings despite inspired effort

The Carolina Panthers suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the Wild Card Round, but they can absolutely take solace in the fact that they put such a tremendous effort in against a vaunted opponent.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

Panthers stud Mike Jackson cemented himself among NFL's best

Mike Jackson is not a name often tossed around among star cornerbacks, but the Carolina Panthers defensive back should be. He's had a wonderful season, befitting of a PFF All-Pro nod and might've been a Pro Bowl snub.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 12

Panthers predicted to spend big money on All-Pro edge rusher in free agency

The Carolina Panthers have a glaring need off the edge. Really, they've had that need for years, especially after trading Brian Burns ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

Ejiro Evero News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

Falcons, Raiders Request To Interview Panthers’ Ejiro Evero For HC

Hours after learning of his preseason extension, Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero received requests to interview for head coach positions with the Raiders (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and Falcons (per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero).

Ikem Ekwonu News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu Suffers Torn Patellar Tendon

Ikem Ekwonu suffered what Panthers head coach Dave Canales referred to as a “significant” knee injury yesterday. Further testing has confirmed that is indeed the case.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

Panthers, DC Ejiro Evero Agreed To Extension Prior To 2025 Season

Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero‘s contract was due to expire at the end of the 2025 season. Although it was not revealed until Sunday, during head coach Dave Canales‘ end-of-season presser, Carolina extended Evero before the start of the ’25 campaign (via Joe Person of The Athletic).

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Dave Canales shares tough news after playoff loss to Rams

A key offensive lineman was carted off the field after going down with an apparent lower-body injury while trying to block on a passing play.

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Cam Newton got Panthers fans so hyped before wild-card game vs. Rams

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 10

Bryce Young's performance should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

While the Panthers have to deal with the frustration of their season ending with a tough playoff loss, they have to come out of the game with a renewed sense of optimism about where the organization is going.

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Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

The Carolina Panthers’ season came down to a dropped pass in the closing seconds of Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Cam Newton got Panthers fans so hyped before wild-card game vs. Rams

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was finally welcomed back to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, and the atmosphere for it was absolutely electric.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 10