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Super Bowl 60 Matchup Provides Ugly Measuring Stick for 2025 Panthers

The Super Bowl is set. After a couple thrilling Championship Games, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in a very different-looking rematch of the infamous Russell Wilson interception on the one-yard line game.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 25

Carolina Panthers Insider Reveals Confidence Level With Bryce Young

How do the Carolina Panthers feel about Bryce Young? They seem to feel pretty good about him, as they wasted no time revealing their plans for the precious fifth-year option and have even said they're internally discussing whether to start extension talks.

Ikem Ekwonu News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 25

Why Panthers Tackle Ikem Ekwonu Might Not Be Irreplaceable

The Carolina Panthers no longer have a good plan at left tackle. They had picked up Ikem Ekwonu's fifth-year option, meaning he will not hit free agency this year and will remain under contract for at least one more season.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 25

Astonishing Name Pitched as Panthers' Best MVP Candidate

If every team got an MVP candidate, who would be up for the Carolina Panthers? One could make an argument for a few different players on both sides of the ball.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 24

Chart Reveals Most Troubling Fact About Carolina Panthers' Defense

The Carolina Panthers once again had one of the worst pass rushes in the entire NFL. They were second-to-last in sacks despite drafting two edge rushers and signing a third.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 24

NFL Mock Draft Thankfully Forecasts Panthers Taking First Clemson Star

In 2023, the Carolina Panthers finished dead last in the NFL with only 27 sacks. One season later, the team totaled 32 quarterback traps—tied for the third-fewest in the league.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Panthers Curiously Target WR in Latest Mock Draft

Another day, another mock draft. With 90 days until draft day, Fansided’s NFL Spinzone has released a mock with a different approach to the selection process for the Carolina Panthers.

Jalen Coker News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Panthers Have Big Jalen Coker Decision Coming in Free Agency

The Carolina Panthers are expected to have a busy offseason trying to figure out how to improve the team. The Panthers will look to sign some free agents on the outside, but they would also benefit from re-signing some of their own.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Tetairoa McMillan Accurately Draws Mike Evans, Ja'Marr Chase Comparisons

ESPN recently took a look at the NFC South, captured by the 8-9 Carolina Panthers in 2025. Numerous contributors responded to questions regarding the teams’ quarterback, their rookies, and the division’s rivalries.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 23

National media outlet says a former Super Bowl hero would be a perfect free agent fit for the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are looking to take a big step forward in 2026 after winning the NFC South in 2025. Carolina made the playoffs this season for the first time since 2017.

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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.

Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Panthers Have 'Full Faith' in Xavier Legette For No Apparent Reason

Through two full seasons, Xavier Legette has not recorded 100 total catches or 1,000 total yards. He has just seven touchdowns in 31 games. For comparison, rookie Tetairoa McMillan has over 1,000 yards and seven TDs in one season.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Panthers Incomprehensibly Projected to Replace Bryce Young in First Round of Draft

The Carolina Panthers have a lot of needs in the draft, and while defense is in much worse shape, there are still holes on offense. Tight end, wide receiver, offensive tackle, and maybe a center should be considered.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Insider's Mock Draft Implores Carolina Panthers to Add ‘Bell-Cow’ Edge

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their first playoff campaign since 2017, winning the NFC South with an 8-9 mark. Quarterback Bryce Young showed a penchant for comebacks, while the defense rebounded from a forgettable 2024.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Panthers Could Be Hilarious Landing Spot for Unhappy Bears WR

The Carolina Panthers most likely overpaid for the number one overall pick in 2023. Even if they'd picked C.J. Stroud and enjoyed his stellar rookie season (though Bryce Young is better now), it still wouldn't have been worth the cost.

Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 23

Insider Compares Xavier Legette to Failed Panthers WR, Predicts Trade

The Carolina Panthers know a thing or two about bad wide receivers. They've had their fair share of them over the years, especially in the Bryce Young era.

Andre Levrone News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announces big personal news

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is about to become a mother. The United States sprinting sensation McLaughlin-Levrone announced the exciting news on Thursday that she is expecting her first child with husband Andre Levrone.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 22

The Panthers Should Call the Bills for a Rare Wide Receiver Swap

The Carolina Panthers traded with the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL draft, swapping a few picks to essentially flip the Panthers from the 33rd pick to the 32nd, the final one in the first round.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 22

NFL Reveals Which Rookies Will Lose Award to Tetairoa McMillan

Carolina Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan had the perfect storm this year, at least in terms of coming away with meaningful hardware in his first NFL season.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 22

ESPN thinks the Carolina Panthers could trade a former first round draft pick during the offseason

The Carolina Panthers' top objective this offseason is obvious -- make the necessary improvements to get this team past the first round of the playoffs.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / January 21

NFL executive, Hall of Famer sound alarms about Panthers' Bryce Young becoming Tua Tagovailoa 2.0

Could Young be heading down a path similar to the one Tagovailoa took?

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Panthers Sign CB Michael Reid To Futures Deal

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed CB Michael Reid to a futures deal. Here’s an updated list of players Carolina has signed to futures deals

Bryce Young News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Carolina Panthers Offseason Priorities: Pass Rush, Bryce Young, and Key Roster Decisions

The Panthers’ season ended in a way they didn’t want, but there is a real reason for optimism going forward. Their playoff performance against a very strong Los Angeles Rams team showed both how far this roster has come and how far it still needs to go.

Rico Dowdle News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Rico Dowdle Seeking Multiyear Deal, Lead Role; Unlikely To Re-Sign With Panthers?

After spending his first five NFL seasons in Dallas, where he eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in 2024, running back Rico Dowdle left for Carolina last March.