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Panthers Rookie Power Rankings: Monroe Freeling Proving His Worth

Panthers Rookie Power Rankings: Monroe Freeling Proving His Worth

The Carolina Panthers have an interesting rookie class in 2026. Of course, the unit took a big blow when third-round wide receiver Chris Brazzell II went down for the season, but there are still plenty of rookies on the roster.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Stock Up, Stock Down for Panthers Rookies Ahead of NFL Week 2

Stock Up, Stock Down for Panthers Rookies Ahead of NFL Week 2

The Carolina Panthers need their 2026 draft picks to develop quickly and contribute. As we learned in Week 1, this isn’t the deepest or most talented roster in the world, so some young players breaking out would be nice.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 16
4 Free Agents the Panthers Can Sign to Help Run Defense Woes

4 Free Agents the Panthers Can Sign to Help Run Defense Woes

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers set the record for most points allowed in a single season in NFL history. A massive reason why was the 3,057 yards they allowed on the ground, easily the worst mark in the league.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers

Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers

Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.

Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2 game vs. Panthers
Insiders address potential return of Michael Penix Jr.
The '2019 NFL backup QBs' quiz
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz
The 'Last 2-TD catch game by NFL team' quiz
The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 16
The Biggest Decision Dave Canales Got Right Against the Bears — And What It Means Moving Forward

The Biggest Decision Dave Canales Got Right Against the Bears — And What It Means Moving Forward

When a team gives up 59 points, there usually isn’t much time spent talking about what the head coach got right. That is exactly where the Panthers find themselves after Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Jimmy Horn Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Panthers Decide on New Return Man Following Jimmy Horn Jr. News

Panthers Decide on New Return Man Following Jimmy Horn Jr. News

Jimmy Horn Jr. had a solid summer with the Carolina Panthers. The 2025 draft pick didn’t contribute much as a rookie, but it looked like he was taking a step forward in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Anubis Sports / September 16
Carolina Panthers Defense Struggled In Week 1 Blowout To Bears

Carolina Panthers Defense Struggled In Week 1 Blowout To Bears

The immediate aftermath of Week 1 made one thing clear. The severe Carolina Panthers defensive struggles in Charlotte go far beyond the typical early-season rust.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 16
Bryce Young a Top 10 QB? One Insider Believes in Panthers Star

Bryce Young a Top 10 QB? One Insider Believes in Panthers Star

The NFL world is still buzzing over all of the Week 1 action. Offense took over to kick off the season, as the 2026 opening weekend tied the Super Bowl-era record for most points, with 791 points posted across the slate.

Jimmy Horn Jr. News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 16
Could the Panthers Moving On From Jimmy Horn Jr. Be a Sign of Desperation?

Could the Panthers Moving On From Jimmy Horn Jr. Be a Sign of Desperation?

After a disastrous defensive performance against Chicago, Carolina’s decision to waive Jimmy Horn Jr. for help at linebacker raises an interesting question.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 16
Panthers Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners, Losers, Role Changes From Week 1

Panthers Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners, Losers, Role Changes From Week 1

How the Carolina Panthers used their players in a given game can be highly revealing. The Panthers are trying to balance a ton of things during a game, and how things end up shaking out in the snap counts can be valuable for analysis.

Jimmy Horn Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Who will replace Jimmy Horn Jr. as Panthers’ return specialist after costly Week 1?

Who will replace Jimmy Horn Jr. as Panthers’ return specialist after costly Week 1?

Jimmy Horn Jr.’s second year with the Carolina Panthers ended after just one game as the team waived him on Tuesday following their loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 15
3 Panthers on Thin Ice After Blowout Week 1 Loss

3 Panthers on Thin Ice After Blowout Week 1 Loss

Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is now behind us, and we’ve already learned quite a bit. When it comes to the Carolina Panthers, it’s rare to see such a huge discrepancy between the offensive and defensive performance.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
 The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
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 The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 15
Fantasy Football Week 1 Waiver Wire Targets: Jalen Coker, Tyler Shough and More

Fantasy Football Week 1 Waiver Wire Targets: Jalen Coker, Tyler Shough and More

Week 1 of the NFL season came and went, and now it’s time for one of the most important days of the fantasy season: Week 1 waiver wire day. Over the next

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Panthers cut ties with former draft pick after Week 1 blunder to make room for a player who could help improve the defense

Panthers cut ties with former draft pick after Week 1 blunder to make room for a player who could help improve the defense

The Carolina Panthers have waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. and used the open roster spot to promote linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 15
Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr. in wake of muffed punt

Panthers waive Jimmy Horn Jr. in wake of muffed punt

Where could Jimmy Horn Jr. land next?

Bryce Young may have finally arrived despite Panthers’ lopsided loss to Bears
Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2 game vs. Panthers
Dan Orlovsky says the quiet part out loud about Bears QB Caleb Williams
The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Panthers Predicted to Finally Address Massive Roster Hole In 2027 NFL Draft

Panthers Predicted to Finally Address Massive Roster Hole In 2027 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL season just got started, but it’s never too early to begin thinking about the next draft. The 2027 draft class is projected to be loaded, especially at the skill positions and in the trenches.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Bryce Young Earns Perfect Grade for Week 1 Performance Despite Blowout Loss

Bryce Young Earns Perfect Grade for Week 1 Performance Despite Blowout Loss

The Carolina Panthers can point the blame in many different directions for their Week 1 blowout loss. The defense was absolutely abysmal, as the Bears put up over 500 yards of offense, 59 points, and scored six rushing touchdowns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2

Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2 game vs. Panthers

The Falcons may or may not have shared a significant update regarding their quarterback situation on Tuesday.

Falcons DT Da’Shawn Hand Believed To Have Torn Quad
T.J. Watt, Steelers stifle Falcons
The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / September 14
Dan Orlovsky says the quiet part out loud about Caleb Williams

Dan Orlovsky says the quiet part out loud about Bears QB Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears were one of the most entertaining teams in the entire NFL one year ago in Ben Johnson's first season as head coach.

Bears QB Caleb Williams put Drew Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers
Bears live up to Ben Johnson's preseason proclamation with win over Panthers
Three things the Bears need to improve on in Week 2
Bryce Young may have finally arrived despite Panthers’ lopsided loss to Bears
NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs
The 'Season passing-leaders by team' quiz
Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Dave Canales made some strong statements about the Panthers’ defensive performance from Week 1 that fans won’t want to hear

Dave Canales made some strong statements about the Panthers’ defensive performance from Week 1 that fans won’t want to hear

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales evaluates his team’s defensive performance from Week 1 and it’s not the kind of evaluation that will inspire confidence from the fans.

Carolina Panthers News / Action Network / September 14
Carolina Panthers’ Week 1 Loss Sends Season Odds in a New Direction

Carolina Panthers’ Week 1 Loss Sends Season Odds in a New Direction

A lot went right for the Carolina Panthers’ offense in Week 1 against Chicago, but allowing 59 points to Caleb Williams led to Polymarket traders giving a sharp reaction.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / September 13
Bryce Young may have finally arrived despite Panthers’ lopsided loss

Bryce Young may have finally arrived despite Panthers’ lopsided loss to Bears

Young’s career looked shaky for a minute, but he is finally showing the talent that the world saw when he was with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

NFL roundup: Bears score 59 in record-setting Week 1 win over Panthers
Bears live up to Ben Johnson's preseason proclamation with win over Panthers
Caleb Williams, Bears put up 59 on Panthers in record-setting opener
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Bears' Williams put Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Bears QB Caleb Williams put Drew Brees' advice to good use on 22-yard TD vs. Panthers

Turns out Brees is an excellent teacher.

Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Panthers Elevate S Isaiah Simmons & LB Jeremiah Moon

Panthers Elevate S Isaiah Simmons & LB Jeremiah Moon

According to Joe Person, the Panthers elevated S Isaiah Simmons and LB Jeremiah Moon to their active roster for Week 1. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 10
Young shares thoughts on Panthers future after owner comments

Bryce Young shares thoughts on Panthers future after David Tepper comments

The club hasn't made any real commitment to Young other than picking up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to his contract. 

The 'Most Pro Bowls by NFL franchise' quiz

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