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Panthers vs. Jaguars Preview: Carolina Looks to Bounce Back in Jacksonville

The Carolina Panthers return to the field Friday night when they travel to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in the second week of the 2026 NFL preseason.

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Panthers, Bryce Young Continue To Get Curiously Disrespected in Favor of Saints

The NFC South figures to be a tightly contested division again, with four eerily similar teams vying for the crown that currently belongs to the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 20

How Kenny Pickett, 2022 NFL Draft’s Top QB, Became the Biggest Bust While Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy Won the Class

Entering the 2022 NFL Draft, questions were abounding at the quarterback position. Who would be selected first, and how early would they be chosen? How many would end up in the first round?

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Panthers May Want to Call Up Texans for a Late-Offseason Trade

The Carolina Panthers are no strangers to having very depleted wide receiver rooms. They have worked tirelessly over the last three years to try to remedy that issue.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Panthers 53-Man Roster Breakdown: How Many Spots are Already Locked Up?

The Carolina Panthers have two preseason games remaining before getting the regular season started. As a result, the team’s bubble players are running out of time to earn their spots.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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 20

3 Unexpected Panthers Who Could End Up Making 53-Man Roster

The Carolina Panthers are in Jacksonville preparing for their third preseason match of the summer. This will be an important game for several players who are trying to earn a roster spot.

Haynes King News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Haynes King's Injury Could Cost Carolina Panthers Dearly

The Carolina Panthers appeared to find a new backup and yet another UDFA gem in Haynes King during the Hall of Fame Game. He was electric, and he seemed to guarantee a spot on the roster as a third QB.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

6 Panthers Players Who Need to Have a Big Game in Preseason Week 2

The Carolina Panthers did not have a great showing in preseason Week 1. Luckily, the team still has two more chances to impress in the preseason. The next match for the Panthers is against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.

Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Predicting Which Panthers LB Will Start Opposite Superstar Devin Lloyd

One common theme of every NFL training camp is position battles. Players fight for a notable number of snaps and an important role on teams looking to contend or that are still on the come-up.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Jalen Coker Won’t Overtake Tetairoa McMillan, But He Can Still Thrive

Predicting a breakout player for each NFL team prior to the start of an NFL season has become a popular exercise for writers and other media members. And it’s always fun to go back at the end of the year and see how those forecasts panned out.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

One Surprise Panthers Player Who Could Sneak On To the Final Roster

The Carolina Panthers have two more preseason games before the regular season gets underway. As a result, the team has about two weeks until they have to cut the roster from 90 players to just 53.

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Panthers' Running Back Room Showing Life After Disappointing Preseason Performance

The Carolina Panthers have already played two preseason games. As a result, we have some clarity with most of the position groups ahead of the 2026 season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

The Good and Not So Good from Panthers' Joint Practice with Jaguars

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will face off on Friday for a preseason game. Ahead of that, the two sides met for a joint practice in Jacksonville.

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Why Darren Waller Could Be an Absolute Steal For the Panthers

The Carolina Panthers were among the most aggressive teams in the NFL during the offseason. However, most of the money spent by Carolina in the offseason was spent on the defensive side of the ball.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

Fights Break Out at Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars Joint Practice

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars took part in a joint practice on Wednesday morning and it didn't take long for things to get heated. On the very first play of a team period, there was a scuffle between the two teams, which was caught on video.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Panthers-Jaguars Joint Practice Takeaways: Tre’von Moehrig sparks the powder keg, Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connection shines

The Carolina Panthers just wrapped up a joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars and showed positive life on offense, but also some more concerns on defense, ahead of Friday’s preseason game.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

4 Biggest Carolina Panthers Preseason Questions That Still Need Answers

The Carolina Panthers have two preseason games, thanks to the Hall of Fame Game, under their belt. They've gotten several answers to crucial questions about their identity.

Jaelan Phillips News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Panthers Predicted to Pair Jaelan Phillips with 21-Sack SEC Star in 2027 Draft

The Carolina Panthers have seen some big changes come to their edge rusher group this offseason. First, the team spent a ton of money to lure Jaelan Phillips in free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 18

4 Takeaways From Panthers' Latest Depth Chart Release

The Carolina Panthers played their second preseason game over the weekend, and it wasn’t the prettiest showing. The Panthers had a tough time with the Buffalo Bills, in a game they lost 29-14.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 18

Panthers Pass on Potential Bryce Young Replacements in 2027 Mock Draft

College Football is just nine days away, and with the season being so close, it's never too early to look towards next year's NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers are hoping for another division title and a pick somewhere in the 15-20 range, just as they had this past year with the 19th pick.

Darren Waller News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Darren Waller addresses the one thing that should ease Panthers fans’ concerns about his expectations in Carolina

Carolina Panthers new tight end Darren Waller arrived to practice on Monday with a new mindset following his 2025 season that should ease all concerns fans might have about his expectations in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / August 17

NFL transactions roundup: Panthers sign TE Darren Waller

--The Panthers officially added tight end Darren Waller and waived offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton on Monday. Waller, 33, ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins last season, posting 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns in six games.

Darren Waller News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17