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Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Drawing Trade Interest

Entering the third season of his four-year rookie contract, Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has drawn recent trade interest. The Panthers discussed Sanders with other teams before last Sunday’s cutdown deadline, a league source told Joseph Person of The Athletic.

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4 Roster Cuts the Carolina Panthers Will Quickly Regret

The Carolina Panthers trimmed their roster to 53 in a delayed decision last week. There were obviously some tough calls to make, as there always are. Some players got cut that the Panthers surely wanted to keep.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 4

Panthers Pass on Bryce Young Replacement for Elite Playmaker in 2027 Mock

If the Carolina Panthers end up with a top-10 draft pick in 2027, things will have gone wrong. The team picked 19th last year after making the playoffs, so regressing all the way back to the top 10 would be surprising and disappointing.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Panthers Get Majorly Disrespected in Latest Playoff Predictions

The Carolina Panthers surprised some people in 2025 by winning the NFC South. Over the first half of last season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked unstoppable.

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Ejiro Evero News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 4

Panthers DC Ejiro Evero Has Officially Run Out of Excuses

The Carolina Panthers have kept Ejiro Evero around for the last three seasons despite poor defensive performance every year. In 2025, the Panthers had their best year, arguably, under Evero.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Chuba Hubbard News / TWSN / September 4

Chuba Hubbard Fantasy Football Impact from Recent News

There might not be a bigger riser in fantasy football drafts this summer than Jonathon Brooks. As a result, that has caused Chuba Hubbard to be a huge afterthought at this point. Brooks is the younger and more exciting running back who was a very good prospect, being drafted 46th overall back in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jonathon Brooks News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 3

Jonathon Brooks Responds to Critic After Panthers Running Back Misses Practice

In the two practices since the Carolina Panthers cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday, running back Jonathon Brooks hasn't taken part. That does,

Tetairoa McMillan News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Tetairoa McMillan Could Join Elite Company in 2026

The Carolina Panthers have not been known to draft well, especially in recent memory. The wide receiver spot is a position in particular in which the team has swung and missed multiple times.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Panthers Sign RB Ahmani Marshall To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed RB Ahmani Marshall to the practice squad. To make room, they released OL Isaia Glass. Carolina’s practice

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Panthers' Spot in Power Rankings Points to Big Regression in 2026

By all accounts, the 2025 season was a successful one for the Carolina Panthers. The team won eight games, which was enough to win the weak NFC South. The Panthers got to host a playoff game as a result, and they gave the Los Angeles Rams a very tough battle in the first round.

Haynes King News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 3

The Biggest Winner and Loser From Carolina Panthers' Final Roster Cull

With the NFL season now just six days away, final rosters are set, and throughout the process, there were shocking cuts and surprise players on the 53-man rosters.

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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.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 3

The Bar Set for Panthers QB Bryce Young is Setting Him Up to Fail

The Carolina Panthers have some decisions to make regarding fourth-year quarterback Bryce Young. An extension next spring is likely, but it's not guaranteed.

Carolina Panthers News / Viral Sports News / September 3

Panthers Make Move for Former First-Round Draft Pick

The Carolina Panthers have quietly kept a familiar name around by signing former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons to their practice squad heading into the 2026 season.

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Jonathon Brooks injury update: Dave Canales ‘optimistic’ Panthers RB will be available Week 1

The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for an important 2026 season fresh off an NFC South title. One of the team’s biggest storylines heading into Week 1 is the health of running back Jonathon Brooks.

Jonathon Brooks News / EasySportz / September 2

Jonathon Brooks Sidelinded Ahead Of Panthers Season Opener

The Carolina Panthers are keeping a close eye on running back Jonathon Brooks as the regular season approaches. Brooks missed practice Tuesday and was again working off to the side with trainers Wednesday because of general soreness.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Grading Each Position Group on Panthers' Initial 53-Man Roster

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing for the 2026 season. Training camp and the preseason are now behind us, and the team has mostly finished the roster shuffling.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Panthers’ RB plans could take a surprising turn with the 2026 regular season just days away based on latest updates out of Carolina

The Carolina Panthers’ backfield is slated to be just as frustrating as it was a year ago for fantasy football players with how the team plans to use all three backs on offense.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Panthers Had Trade Talks Involving TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Before Roster Cuts

According to Joe Person of the Athletic, the Panthers had trade discussions involving TE Ja’Tavion Sanders before roster cuts this weekend. Carolina ultimately

Haynes King News / EasySportz / September 1

Haynes King Makes Panthers Roster After Amazing Hall of Fame Game Debut

Haynes King’s NFL journey has officially reached another milestone. The former Georgia Tech quarterback has earned a spot on the Carolina Panthers’ initial 53-man roster after turning heads with an incredible performance in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game earlier this preseason.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1