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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Panthers' Recent Draft Pick Named Top Cut Candidate Ahead of Week 1

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing for their second preseason game this weekend against the Buffalo Bills. There are plenty of position battles going on, and it will be interesting to see who performs well in this second exhibition.

Haynes King News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

5 UDFAs Making Legit Push for Panthers Roster Spot

The Carolina Panthers signed a host of UDFAs this offseason. They have made more use of undrafted rookies than other teams; look at Jalen Coker, Ryan Fitzgerald, and Corey Thornton in the last two years.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

Panthers Urged to Cut Shocking Offensive Playmaker Before Week 1

The Carolina Panthers have some difficult decisions ahead, particularly in the wide receiver room. There are three players locked into roster spots: Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, and Tetairoa McMillan.

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Jalen Coker News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker's Route Tree is Exactly What Team Needs

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Latest 2027 Mock Draft has Panthers Getting Creative with Ikem Ekwonu

It's never too early to start thinking about next year's draft! The Carolina Panthers are certainly hoping they'll be picking at the end of the first round as they look to make the playoffs again in 2026.

Darren Waller News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

What to Expect From New Carolina Panthers Signing Darren Waller

Carolina Panthers fans have been yearning for an addition at tight end all offseason long, and more specifically, an addition that can make an impact in the passing game.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Dave Canales Explains Why Panthers Signed Darren Waller

The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason with a clear need at the tight end position. Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, and Ja'Tavion Sanders were the team's primary tight ends in 2025, and none of that trio impressed all that much.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 14

Two Massive Injuries Harshly Tank Carolina Panthers' Offensive Line Ranking

It’s been quite the rollercoaster ride for a key component of Dave Canales’s club dating back to the middle of January. And the negatives have certainly outweighed the positives to date.

Dave Canales News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 13

Dave Canales explains why Panthers signed Darren Waller

The Carolina Panthers believe they can squeeze one more year out of tight end Darren Waller. Carolina turned heads Wednesday in signing the past Pro Bowler.

Darren Waller News / EasySportz / August 13

Panthers Add Veteran Tight End Darren Waller

The Carolina Panthers are adding another experienced weapon to their offense, agreeing to a one year deal with veteran tight end Darren Waller. The agreement was reported Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

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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.

Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 13

The Good and Not So Good from Thursday's Panthers Camp: Xavier Legette's Awareness

The Carolina Panthers wrapped another practice, this time for the final time before they take the field on Saturday for the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Chuba Hubbard Suffers 'Legit' Hamstring Injury: What it Means

The injury hits just keep on coming for the Carolina Panthers. Ikem Ekwonu, Taylor Moton, Chris Brazzell II, Nic Scourton, and Tershawn Wharton are just some of the Panthers who are either working to come back from injury or are already out for the season.

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Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / August 13

The Carolina Panthers Signed a Game Changer

The Carolina Panthers are staring at a very difficult 2026-27 season due to some major offensive line injuries, but there is no time to dwell on any potential failures.

Chuba Hubbard News / Field Level Media / August 13

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) week-to-week

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, head coach Dave Canales said Thursday. "It's a legit hamstring (injury).

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 13

3 Panthers Who Could be Surprise Trade Candidates Before Week 1

The Carolina Panthers have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2026 season. The team has to cut around 40 players from the roster over the next two weeks.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Opportunity presenting itself for Panthers' Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks of the Carolina Panthers suffered season-ending injuries in both 2024 and 2025. Now, Brooks is healthy again and a massive opportunity is presenting itself.

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Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Panthers’ latest addition can open up a world of possibilities for Bryce Young and Dave Canales but he’s going to have to prove it

The Carolina Panthers plan to bring in veteran tight end Darren Waller to push the tight end room going into the 2026 season, and he could easily work his way into becoming a key piece of this passing attack.

Jonathon Brooks News / TWSN / August 13

Jonathon Brooks Finally Gets His Chance to Transform Carolina Panthers’ Backfield

As the Carolina Panthers get set to take on the Buffalo Bills in their first preseason game, Dave Canales made a major announcement surrounding Jonathon Brooks.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Panthers finally made the veteran free agent signing at a position fans have been begging the team to address all offseason long

The Carolina Panthers signed veteran tight end Darren Waller ahead of the team’s second preseason game, finally addressing the position fans have been begging the front office to add to all offseason.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Panthers finally get to unleash a weapon on the NFL that they’ve been waiting forever to fully deploy

Carolina Panthers are expected to play the starters in Saturday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, which will include the long-awaited return of running back Jonathon Brooks.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 11

What Dave Canales said about Panthers fight sparked by cheap shot, Bryce Young trash talk

The Carolina Panthers have already had an eventful training camp. Carolina has already lost multiple players to season-ending injuries about halfway through camp.

Bryce Young News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Bryce Young had the most tragic slip-up during his sideline interview

Bryce Young gave a reporter an answer earlier this week that must have been the equivalent of an interview pick-six. The Carolina Panthers quarterback was interviewed by veteran reporter Dave Stevens, who was born without both legs, before the 2026 Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 8