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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 18

Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Tetairoa McMillan, Chuba Hubbard & Darren Waller

If you've got Panthers players on your fantasy team, there are a few decisions to make before Sunday's game in Philadelphia. Chuba Hubbard is coming off his best game of the season, Tetairoa McMillan continues to emerge as one of Bryce Young's favorite targets, and Darren Waller is good to go after dealing with a toe injury during the week.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 18

5 Key Things to Know About Panthers vs. Eagles in Week 6

The Carolina Panthers are the only team in the NFC South that does not have a losing record. Of course, Dave Canales’s club won this division a year ago with an 8-9 record.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 17

Carolina Panthers made major roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game that adds key veteran support on both sides of the ball

The Carolina Panthers have activated three players back onto the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Carolina Panthers

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Tershawn Wharton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Panthers Activating DL Tershawn Wharton, Among Other Moves

Per Jeremy Fowler, the Panthers are activating DL Tershawn Wharton, who will debut Sunday, along with RT Taylor Moton, who is also being activated. Wharton was on the PUP list after undergoing neck surgery in May.

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Panthers Have a Chance to Answer One Huge Question Against the Eagles

Beating the Detroit Lions before the bye felt like a big moment for the Carolina Panthers. They didn't just sneak out with a win, either. Carolina put 32 points on the board, Bryce Young and the offense made plays, and the Panthers went into the bye at 2-2 with some momentum.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

The Panthers Can't Just Beat the Eagles — They Need to Show Us These 4 Things

Let's get the obvious part out of the way. If the Panthers win 10-9 on a last-second field goal Sunday, nobody is going to care how ugly it looked. A win is a win, especially on the road.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Panthers-Eagles Suddenly Means Something — These 3 Matchups Could Decide It

This isn't exactly where most people expected the Carolina Panthers to be heading into Week 6. Carolina is 2-2, coming off a bye and heading to Philadelphia with a chance to put itself right in the middle of the early NFC playoff conversation.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 16

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 6: Bryce Young, Jalen Coker

Back on the road, the Carolina Panthers return to action in Week 6 of the NFL season. Carolina travels to face the Philadelphia Eagles in a 1:00 PM ET kickoff on CBS.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 16

Ranking Panthers Players Most Likely to be Traded Before the Deadline

The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and it's unclear what route the Carolina Panthers will take. Will they go for it and buy as they try to defend their NFC South crown?

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Kenny Pickett and Jaelan Phillips Know How to Prepare Carolina to Take on the Eagles Without Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles got some bad news ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The team found out that star quarterback Jalen Hurts will be out “indefinitely” due to a superficial blood clot.

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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.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 15

Week 6 NFL Expert Picks Reveal Panthers' Chances vs. Eagles

The Carolina Panthers are rested and getting healthier after their bye. They're coming off a brilliant upset win over the Detroit Lions, too. The Philadelphia Eagles made the long trek back from London after a mindboggling, crushing defeat where victory was essentially secured.

NFL News / EasySportz / October 15

Panthers vs. Eagles Preview: Carolina Looks to Take Advantage of Philadelphia’s Struggles

The Carolina Panthers travel to Philadelphia on Sunday for an important Week 6 matchup against the Eagles, with both teams looking to get their seasons moving in the right direction.

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Jerry Jeudy News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Jerry Jeudy Needs to Revive His Career, and the Panthers Would Be the Perfect Spot to Do That

Jerry Jeudy, at one time, was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The receiver caught 90 passes for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns in 2024, earning a Pro Bowl selection in the process.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 15

Week 6 Fantasy Projections for Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Chuba Hubbard & More

Fresh off the bye week, the Carolina Panthers are back in action on Sunday to face arguably their toughest road test yet: the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are just 2-3 and have lost three straight, but Lincoln Financial Field remains a tough place to play.

Tanner McKee News / Yardbarker / October 15

Get to know Eagles' Week 6 starting QB Tanner McKee

With a blood clot issue causing Jalen Hurts to sit out, an unknown quarterback commodity will start in his place when the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Panthers in Week 6.

Eagles LBs Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter To Split Playing Time

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Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Panthers are ready to throw struggling CB back into the fire after making no moves during bye week

The Carolina Panthers had two weeks to make any additions to the secondary after getting picked apart by Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, and now they appear content in throwing the same group back into the fire.

Taylor Moton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

NFC Notes: Taylor Moton, Michael Penix, Cam Jackson, Falcons, Panthers

Ian Rapoport reports that Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) practiced on Wednesday, which bodes well for his Week 6 availability. Panthers HC Dave Canales said DT Cam Jackson is scheduled to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, per Mike Kaye.

Bryce Young News / Field Level Media / October 14

Red-hot Bryce Young leads Panthers vs. hobbled Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers will both be both anxious to return to the field for different reasons when they face off Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.

Lee Hunter News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Lee Hunter and Three Other Panthers Who Must Step Up for Carolina After Bye Week

The Carolina Panthers enjoyed an early bye week this year, getting their break in Week 5. The team leaves the bye week sitting atop the NFC South with a 2-2 record, but the schedule is about to get much tougher.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Panthers Make Handful Of Moves

The Panthers made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, per Darin Gantt of the team’s website. In addition to opening the 21-day practice windows for right tackle Taylor Moton, defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton and running back Trevor Etienne, Carolina placed DT Cam Jackson on IR with a shoulder injury.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Panthers' Tershawn Wharton, Taylor Moton Could Soon Return and Provide Big Boost for Carolina

Not many teams, if any, have had worse injury luck than the Carolina Panthers in 2026. The team lost a few players before the season even began, some others are still dealing with 2025 injuries and some more have suffered injuries over the last few weeks.

Jalen Coker News / Yardbarker / October 12

Panthers get encouraging Jalen Coker injury update ahead of Week 6

After a quad injury cause him to miss Week 4, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker appears to be close to getting back on the field in Week 6.

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Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Panthers’ Taylor Moton, Tershawn Wharton Moving Toward Return

The Panthers have managed a 2-2 record despite a spate of early-season injuries. Carolina entered its bye week at .500 even with the losses of Jaycee Horn, Taylor Moton, Ikem Ekwonu, Michael Jackson, Jonathon Brooks, Nic Scourton and Tershawn Wharton.