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Dave Canales isn’t giving up on a recent draft pick fans are ready to write off based on his latest comments at Panthers OTAs

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales was asked after Tuesday’s OTA session about the progress 2025 fourth-round pick Trevor Etienne has made going into his second season with the team.

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Bryce Young and potential Panthers breakout playmaker are already answering Dave Canales’ call in Week 2 of OTAs

The Carolina Panthers kicked off the second week of organized team activities on Tuesday and the connection between quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Jalen Coker was the topic of discussion.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 2

Jonathon Brooks Might Be Better Panthers Fantasy Play Than Chuba Hubbard

The starting running back on any offense is a pretty good fantasy football pick, even if they have a good backup. That player is going to get the bulk of the touches, which is usually a good sign for fantasy.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 2

The Main Obstacle Facing Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young in 2026

Almost every year, Bryce Young has faced a major obstacle with the Carolina Panthers. In his rookie season, he had the worst roster in football and a terrible head coach.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

Panthers Young Players, Jalen Coker, Nic Scourton, Are Poised to Become Stars

Every year in the NFL, there are breakout stars, players who come out of nowhere or make significant jumps in production from one year to the next. The Carolina Panthers breakout star from 2025 is gone, as Rico Dowdle departed in free agency to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ja'Seem Reed News / Bleacher Report / June 1

Watch: Xavier Leggette & Ja’seem Reed cheer on the USMNT ⚽️

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

Panthers Missed a Golden Opprotunity with 4x All-Pro S Justin Simmons

The Carolina Panthers have had one of the better offseasons in the NFL, especially when it comes to adding talent to boost the defense. Carolina made splashes

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / June 1

Bryce Young speaks honestly about uncertain future with Panthers

The Panthers thus far have made no long-term commitment to Young other than picking up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to his rookie contract.

NFL executives, scout discuss main aspect of Patriots' A.J. Brown decision

NFL writer praises Vikings' low-cost addition of Kyler Murray amid J.J. McCarthy competition

Former Cowboys player named one of NFL's top remaining free agents

The 'Most Pro Bowls by NFL franchise' quiz

Jonathon Brooks News / A to Z Sports / June 1

ESPN just confirmed why Jonathon Brooks is no longer the Panthers’ best-kept secret

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is set to make his long-awaited return this upcoming season and more people outside the organization are excited for what’s to come when he gets back on the field.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

New Faces on Defense Add Up to Breakout Season for Panthers’ Nic Scourton

This just in. The 32 clubs in the National Football League are in midst of their offseason workout schedules. Meanwhile, there are predictions to be made.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

The 3 Most Valuable Carolina Panthers in Fantasy Football This Year

The Carolina Panthers have long been a fantasy wasteland, but that's slowly changing. Over the last two years, Tetairoa McMillan, Rico Dowdle, and Chuba Hubbard have all been pretty good fantasy contributors.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

Jaelan Phillips Made a Fast Impression on Panthers’ DC Ejiro Evero

Today marks the start of the third set of OTAs for the defending NFC South champions. Once again, it was a busy offseason for general manager Dan Morgan and the Carolina Panthers.

Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / June 1

NFL insider’s latest prediction could turn out to be huge news for Bryce Young when it comes to extension talks with the Panthers

ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes the Houston Texans will get a deal done this summer with quarterback C.J. Stroud, which can set the foundation for Bryce Young’s extension with the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

Carolina Panthers Post-June 1 Cut Candidates: Which Players Could Be Cap Casualties?

It's June 1, which means that the NFL can get a whole lot busier. Teams like the Carolina Panthers have tons of players with contracts that adjust after June 1.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 1

Versatile Carolina Panthers’ Defender Tre’von Moehrig is Definition of Star Power

In a game and a league that is continually evolving, versatility goes a long way to success in the National Football League of today. One-time defensive back/turned scout and now NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks talked about a newly-dubbed position in the secondary that asks a lot of a player.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 31

ESPN names Panthers’ worst offseason move, but gives them a very narrow but possible offramp

The Panthers invested in a shaky player this offseason, and it’s tough to justify absent an unlikely turn of events. The Carolina Panthers certainly didn’t sit on their haunches after claiming their first division title since 2015 last season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 31

UDFA Aaron Hall Already Capturing Attention at Carolina Panthers OTAs

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers found quite the performer in wide receiver Jalen Coker, who went undrafted and landed a spot with Dave Canales’s club. He comes a strong second half of 2025 in which he scored a touchdown in four of his last six games, including the playoff tilt with the Los Angeles Rams.

Jalen Coker News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 31