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Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is 'firmly on the hot seat' according to prominent national media outlet

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has had an uneven start to his career since being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he appeared to right the ship in 2025, leading the franchise to its first playoff appearance since 2017.

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Ex-Panthers DC Sean Mcdermott Thankfully Declines Division Rival

Former Carolina Panthers DC Sean McDermott has been one of the more controversial topics in the NFL since his firing from the head coaching job in Buffalo.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

Carolina Panthers Pressed to Sign Elite Pass Rusher, but Not Who You Think

The Carolina Panthers had arguably the worst pass rush in 2024, so they responded by cutting Jadeveon Clowney, signing Pat Jones, and drafting Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

Projected $60 Million Star Free Agent Linebacker Linked to Carolina Panthers

Several areas of the Carolina Panthers' defense need to be addressed this offseason, with the most obvious being a pass rusher. Not too far behind that, I would imagine, would be upgrading the linebacker room.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

Carolina Panthers Given No Shot at 2026 Contention for Absolutely Foolish Reason

The Carolina Panthers won't win Super Bowl 60. One of the New England Patriots or Seattle Seahawks will. The Panthers could, in theory, win Super Bowl 61, though.

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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 29

‘Scintillating' Defender Heads to Carolina Panthers in Ideal Mock Draft

Earlier this month, Danny Kelly of The Ringer presented his 2026 NFL draft. The Carolina Panthers own the 19th overall pick in April, quite a change from a year ago when a 5-12 finish resulted in the franchise owning the eighth selection.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

NFL Mock Draft Sends ‘Maddeningly Inconsistent’ Prospect to Carolina Panthers

While the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are preparing for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on February 8, the other 30 teams in the National Football League have their sights set on 2026.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

Bryce Young Gets Unfortunate Placing in NFL Fantasy Analyst’s 2026 Rankings

There’s no denying that 2025 was a success for Bryce Young in his career; he had career highs in passing yards and touchdown passes, and the Panthers made the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2017. Where the success didn’t come for Bryce Young this season was in fantasy football.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 29

Carolina Panthers Implored to Splurge On Huge Offensive Lineman

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers remade their offensive line. They had the tackles set, but they had to totally reshape the interior, and they spent big to do it.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 28

Future Hall of Fame Edge Rusher Interestingly Linked to Carolina Panthers

Over the last couple of offseasons, there's been a huge emphasis by the Carolina Panthers' front office of putting pieces around quarterback Bryce Young.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 28

PFF's 2026 Breakout Panthers Player is Excellent News for Bryce Young

After a promising rookie season as an undrafted free agent, expectations were pretty high for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker. Unfortunately, he had to battle a quad injury early in the year, which kept him out until the middle of October.

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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.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 28

Rico Dowdle Deemed ‘Not a True Game-Breaker’ After Breakout Panthers Season

Last March, the Carolina Panthers inked free-agent running back Rico Dowdle to a one-year, $2.75 million contract (via Spotrac). He led the Dallas Cowboys in rushing in 2024, totaling 235 carries for 1,079 yards and a pair of touchdowns in 16 outings.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 28

'The time to lock him down is now' - ESPN makes strong statement about under-the-radar Carolina Panthers player

ESPN's David Newton named an under-the-radar player as a top priority for the Carolina Panthers this offseason. Newton suggested on Wednesday that the "time is now" to lock down wide receiver Jalen Coker.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 28

3 players Panthers must re-sign this offseason after flaming out of playoffs

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Carolina Panthers didn’t spend January watching someone else’s future unfold. They were in the fight. They won the NFC South.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Sam Darnold’s Career Is a Warning Sign for the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young

Sam Darnold’s career should make the Carolina Panthers uncomfortable. Not because Darnold failed in Carolina, that part is already well documented, but because of what happened after.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 28

Carolina Panthers Have Ample Connections to Super Bowl 60

Super Bowl 60 is set, and while the Carolina Panthers won't be participating, there are connections to Carolina all over both sidelines for the February 6th matchup. The obvious connection is former Panthers QB Sam Darnold, who has become one of the great turnaround stories of the past decade.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 28