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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 18

25 Best NFL Draft Fits for the Panthers - Ranked by Round and Impact

The Carolina Panthers have their own big board, and no one knows who is on it or how they rank. But based on their pre-draft activity, team fits, and prospect strengths, we can project a few options at each of their selections.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 18

Despite Heavy Investments, Panthers Must Keep Investing in One Major Place

The last two offseasons have seen a major, concentrated effort by the Carolina Panthers to repair their defense. The vast majority of the impressive total they have spent under GM Dan Morgan has gone to that side of the ball.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 17

NFL Analyst Wrongly Thinks Panthers Won’t Land Any of Top WR Prospects

The NFL Draft is now less than a week away. As the draft gets closer and closer, it feels like there’s a clearer idea of who will be taken where and which positions each team will target.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 16

Panthers Could Still Have Big Need Despite Offseason Addition of Pro Bowl Defender

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers fielded one of the worst defensive units in league annals. The club wound up giving up 59 offensive touchdowns, 179.8 yards per game on the ground—including 200-plus yards on the ground in each of their final six games.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Former Carolina Panthers standout quarterback will have a special role to play for the team during the 2026 NFL Draft

Every year, the NFL brings legends or current players to announce picks for the NFL Draft, and the Carolina Panthers have decided a former QB will announce one of the team’s selections.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 16

Panthers Could Sign $6M Ex-Steelers TE Instead of Drafting Kenyon Sadiq

Grass is green, water is wet, and Kenyon Sadiq is being mocked to the Carolina Panthers, and there’s plenty of reason to do so since the Panthers’ tight end room hasn’t been anything special since Greg Olsen was in the building.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 16

Panthers Linked to Several Defensive Draft Picks That Could Transform Unit

While there’s been a lot of offense talk when it comes to the Carolina Panthers and how they’ll approach the upcoming NFL Draft, the defense can still use depth, and luckily for the Panthers, this class is loaded with defensive talent both in the secondary and along the defensive line.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 16

If Panthers Want to Spend Picks on Defense, a Giants Trade May Make More Sense

The Carolina Panthers have done a lot of work to fix their defense in free agency, but there's still work to be done. The edge rusher room is improved, but not perfect.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 16

Panthers Could Supercharge Offense With One Key Dolphins Trade

The Carolina Panthers are a football team that wants to run the football. For one thing, it is their strength, and it takes the pressure off of Bryce Young, who has been a little bit hot-and-cold in the NFL.

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / April 15

Are the Carolina Panthers Done Improving Their Linebacker Room?

They say defense wins championships, and right now the Carolina Panthers are beefing up their defense to push for a run to the Super Bowl. During free agency, Panthers GM Dan Morgan swooped in and grabbed linebackers Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 15

What Mel Kiper Gets Wrong About Bryce Young in Latest NFL Mock Draft

Whatever you may feel about Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, he needs more help. Whether that's a failing of his that he can't elevate a bare-bones roster is one thing, but it is clear that the team needs more on offense.

Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 15

Panthers Justifiably Predicted to Move On From Struggling Star After NFL Draft

With the NFL Draft coming up in just over a week, the Carolina Panthers are under significant pressure to nail this draft, keep their chances of winning the NFC South, and see how they can contend in the NFC overall.

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Oregon Ducks News / Yardbarker / April 15

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

QB Bryce Young has produced a mixed bag of results since the Panthers made him the first pick of the 2023 draft.

Panthers GM opens door for team to make rare NFL Draft first-round selection

Five QBs set to generate the most buzz for 2027 NFL Draft

Panthers, Falcons showing interest in 126-TD QB ahead of NFL Draft

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Two top NFL Draft experts align with the same mindset for what position the Panthers should target with the 19th overall pick

The script has flipped on what NFL Draft experts expect the Carolina Panthers to do with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with eight days to go until the first-round kicks off.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 15

Makai Lemon the Next Tetairoa McMillan? Why That’s Bad News for the Panthers

Draft fallers can sometimes be gifts to those picking later in the draft, which the Carolina Panthers are. At 19, they can't reasonably expect the best prospect at any position, except maybe tight end, to be available unless they fall.