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Panthers 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Dan Morgan makes aggressive additions to help Carolina take the next step as a franchise

The Carolina Panthers exceeded expectations in 2025 after winning the NFC South title and giving the Los Angeles Rams a worthy battle during the first round of the playoffs.

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Falcons pass on Ejiro Evero, but it's not good news for the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers could have lost defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero to the Atlanta Falcons. He was on their list of candidates, and they'd interviewed him for their vacant head coaching position.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 19

What the Carolina Panthers can learn from the NFL's Divisional Round

The Carolina Panthers were moments away from playing in the Divisional Round, which took place over the weekend. Had they defeated the Los Angeles Rams, they'd have gone up to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 18

Draft expert's rankings suggest Panthers could improbably land Rueben Bain Jr.

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers were endlessly linked to Abdul Carter, the top edge rusher in the NFL draft. Eventually, catching fire at the end of the year, they played their way out of his range.

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2025-26 NFL receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Six-field-goal NFL games' quiz

Bryce Young News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Carolina Panthers Offseason Priorities: Pass Rush, Bryce Young, and Key Roster Decisions

The Panthers’ season ended in a way they didn’t want, but there is a real reason for optimism going forward. Their playoff performance against a very strong Los Angeles Rams team showed both how far this roster has come and how far it still needs to go.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 18

NFL.com releases RB rankings, both Panthers RBs crack the top 30

NFL.com dropped their starting running back rankings for the 20205 regular season, and the Carolina Panthers have two backs featured in the top 30 of the 64 running backs ranked.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 17

4 Carolina Panthers poised to make a leap in 2026

The Carolina Panthers had a really solid 2025 season. They were led by several players stepping up and having good years, including Rico Dowdle, Derrick Brown, Mike Jackson, and Tre'von Moehrig.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 17

Biggest question marks for the Carolina Panthers offense going into 2026

As the 2026 offseason begins for the Carolina Panthers, what are the biggest questions for each offensive position group? Quarterback – will there be competition for Bryce Young?

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 17

NFL draft expert predicts Panthers go for familiar, uninspiring position

The Carolina Panthers are one week removed from their first playoff appearance since 2017. It proved to be a heartbreaking Saturday in Charlotte vs. the Los Angeles Rams as Dave Canales’s team was on the wrong end of a 34-31 score.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

PFF selects perfect fit for Carolina’s 19th overall pick in first round of NFL Draft

Every year, PFF (Pro Football Focus) releases their list of perfect fits for NFL teams going into the draft. The Carolina Panthers are slotted with the 19th pick in this year’s draft and have a lot of options to choose from and positions that need immediate improvement. Pro Football Focus listed Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Carolina Panthers projected to totally swing and miss in NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers are locked into the 19th spot in the NFL draft, and everything ahead of them has already been locked in for weeks. Mock drafts now have a much better idea about who might be taken when.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Jonathon Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Jonathon Brooks, Falcons, Packers, Panthers

New Falcons president of football Matt Ryan rejoins the franchise with zero front office experience to lean on. Ryan points out that being a former franchise

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Panthers' Dave Canales might be a way better coach than anyone realizes

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales certainly has his flaws. His situational play-calling leaves a lot to be desired. His offense can be stagnant.

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

5 prospects the Carolina Panthers should watch in CFP National Championship

The upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship will have tons of future NFL players playing. The Carolina Panthers aren't going to land Fernando Mendoza or Reuben Bain Jr.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

5 things the Carolina Panthers must do to improve on 2025 success

By every possible account, the 2025 season was a success for the Carolina Panthers. They may have been 8-9 and -69 in point differential, but those are still massive steps up from 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Panthers GM's comments imply he's unwilling to make crucial move

In most cases, it's perfectly fine to move on from something even if you invested in it heavily. To continue trying and failing to make it work because of the investment is the sunk cost fallacy.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Tetairoa McMillan's biggest flaw absolutely killed the Panthers in 2025

There's not a lot that didn't go right for Tetairoa McMillan in his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers. He is highly likely to win Rookie of the Year, and he broke the franchise rookie receiving record.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Why the Panthers shouldn't sign rival cornerback in free agency

Carolina Panthers fans may remember inexplicably losing to the New Orleans Saints at home by 10 points. They likely also remember cornerback Alontae Taylor perfectly playing a Bryce Young attempt on a Tetairoa McMillan out route.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 16

Season return proves Carolina Panthers absolutely nailed 2025 NFL draft

It was a season of progress in Charlotte. The Carolina Panthers finished 2025 with an 8-9 mark, which was three wins better than a year Ago (5-12). The club reached the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and last Saturday lost a heartbreaker at home to the Los Angeles Rams, 34-31, in the wild card round.

Rico Dowdle News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Rico Dowdle Seeking Multiyear Deal, Lead Role; Unlikely To Re-Sign With Panthers?

After spending his first five NFL seasons in Dallas, where he eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in 2024, running back Rico Dowdle left for Carolina last March.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / January 15

'Not acceptable' — Panthers GM Dan Morgan says what needed to be said about one of the Panthers' more pressing issues going into 2026

The Carolina Panthers largely overachieved during the 2025-26 season after winning the NFC South title, albeit with a 8-9 record. But, the team still made some noise during the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams and had big wins during the regular season that proved this team is ready to compete.

Rico Dowdle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle Wants Bigger Role In 2026 After Being Phased Out Down Stretch

When Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard went down briefly with an injury, RB Rico Dowdle stepped in with back-to-back games over 200 scrimmage yards. Although Dowdle went on to get at least 15 touches in seven of the next 10 games, he ended the year with 15 total touches in the two most important games of the season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Panthers Cut S D’Anthony Bell

The Carolina Panthers announced they have waived S D’Anthony Bell. He caught on with the team late in the season. He was on an expiring contract, so this just gives him a little head start on the rest of the market. Bell, 29, signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa Central following the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14

Giants icons helping John Mara in recruitment of John Harbaugh

A previous report shared that former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll had given "rave reviews about" the Giants and about 2025 rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart during conversations with some head-coach candidates.

Giants seemingly have made huge decision that could impact pursuit of John Harbaugh

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Giants seem prepared to meet at least some of alleged John Harbaugh demands

Giants’ Chris Mara Had Informal Meeting With John Harbaugh

John Harbaugh Expected To Interview With Giants, Titans & Falcons This Week