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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

3 Crucial Panthers Injuries to Monitor Ahead of Big Eagles Matchup

The bye week has come and gone for the Carolina Panthers. Now it's time to build on the Sunday Night Football win and keep the first-place spot in the NFC South.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

Panthers Ridiculously Tumble in Power Rankings Despite Enjoying Week Off

The Carolina Panthers are coming off the bye week, and it couldn't have gone better. Their next opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, traveled to London and lost a demoralizing heartbreaker.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

PFF's Early All-Pro Team Highlights a Major Panthers Injury Loss

They are the only team in their division that currently does not own a losing record. When last we saw the Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan were outdueling the Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 13

Panthers Could Make Rare Trade With Eagles Before Playing Them

NFL teams typically don't trade players to teams right before they play them, especially when the trade deadline is about a month away. There is no urgency for one team to give up a player who could immediately hurt them on the other side.

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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.

Dave Canales News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Panthers' Dave Canales Explains What Carolina Must Do to Win NFC South Again in 2026

The Carolina Panthers got to enjoy a bye week in Week 5. The bye came at a great time, as the Panthers have been among the most injured teams in the league so far.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Panthers’ Bryce Young shocked by picture with Kliff Kingsbury on MNF Manningcast

Bryce Young has been making headlines for his play on the field, but Peyton and Eli Manning found a way to catch the Carolina Panthers quarterback completely off guard on Monday night.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Panthers’ Dave Canales provides encouraging Jalen Coker injury update amid bye

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their bye week. They beat the Detroit Lions in Week 4 to give them some big momentum heading into the bye. Now, they are preparing for their Week 6 clash.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Panthers get 2 major injury updates ahead of Eagles bout

The Carolina Panthers will open practice windows for right tackle Taylor Moton and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton this week. The Panthers return from their bye atop the NFC South ahead of Sunday’s visit to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jaycee Horn News / Athlon Sports / October 12

A Cornerback to Replace Jaycee Horn, and Other Areas Panthers Could Look to Upgrade Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Carolina Panthers have to be feeling good as they exit their bye week. The team is at 2-2 and would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. However, that doesn’t mean the roster is perfect.

Carolina Panthers News / Viral Sports News / October 12

Panthers Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender on Monday

The Carolina Panthers announced they had terminated the contract of defensive lineman Anthony Goodlow on Monday, releasing him from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Dave Canales News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Panthers’ Dave Canales, Carolina using Week 5 tomfoolery from Eagles, Commanders, others as a lesson

Dave Canales watched Sunday’s game-management chaos from the safety of Carolina’s bye week. Now, the Panthers coach wants those mistakes to become teaching material rather than future problems for his own team.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Commanders' Prime Trade Candidate Would Address Panthers' Huge Hole in 2026

The Carolina Panthers are a team that needs to be aggressive as the trade deadline approaches. The team is 2-2 after five weeks, and they’re in prime position to win the NFC South again.

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Ryan Fitzgerald News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Panthers K Ryan Fitzgerald Hasn't Missed a Field Goal — So Explain This

I don't think I've ever been this confused by a kicker. Ryan Fitzgerald hasn't missed a field goal all season. He can line up from 53 yards, and honestly, I feel pretty good about it.

Carolina Panthers 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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Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Dave Canales confirms the Panthers are opening the window to get some key veteran reinforcements back on the field

The Carolina Panthers took advantage of a much needed early bye week and will be getting some key players back at practice for the first time in months.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

5 Hail Mary Cornerback Moves Panthers Just Have to Consider Now

The Carolina Panthers badly need a cornerback. With Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson both out, special teamer Akayleb Evans got picked on badly by the Detroit Lions last time out.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Panthers' Power Ranking Spot, Super Bowl Odds Rise Despite Not Playing

The bye week was kind to the Carolina Panthers. Aside from a miraculous, stunning Tampa Bay Buccaneers win on Thursday, it went exactly to plan. The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons both lost, leaving the Panthers in first place.

Akayleb Evans News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Panthers Snap Counts Show Akayleb Evans' Every-Down Role Needs Rethinking Before the Eagles

The bye could not have landed at a better time for the Carolina Panthers’ cornerback room. Akayleb Evans, a special teams regular before Week 4, played every one of the Panthers’ 71 defensive snaps in the 32-26 win over the Lions, and Detroit went looking for him all night.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

The Panthers Defense Makes Absolutely No Sense — And That's a Good Thing

I really don't know what to make of the Carolina Panthers' defense right now. There are times when I watch them and think they still have a long way to go, and then they'll turn around and make a play that completely changes the game.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Carolina Panthers scored a big win in Week 5 without even playing a game that gives the team a little more cushion

The Carolina Panthers are now firmly in first place of the NFC South coming out of the bye week following the results of Week 5’s games. The early bye week could not have come at a better time for the Carolina Panthers.

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.