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Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips gets concerning injury downgrade before Saints game

The Carolina Panthers’ defensive blueprint for their Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday could require adjustments following the latest update on outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips.

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Winners and Losers From Panthers’ Silent Trade Deadline

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has decided to stand pat at the NFL trade deadline for the second consecutive year. The decision by Morgan not to add any

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Todd Wash’s first game as coordinator brought progress for Panthers’ defense but showed there’s more room for improvement

The Carolina Panthers made a drastic change after the Week 8 loss, firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. After one game with Todd Wash as the interim defensive coordinator, Carolina’s defense showed more life in the loss to the Denver Broncos.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 12

The Position the Panthers Must Fix in 2027 Free Agency After Quiet Deadline

The Carolina Panthers had a quiet trade deadline despite being in the thick of the NFC South race. The team is opting to rely on players coming back from injury rather than giving up assets for mid-season additions.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the QB's with at least 35 touchdown passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL QB start-leaders' quiz

The '4-INT wins by NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

3 Panthers Opponents Who Got Better or Worse at the NFL Trade Deadline

Carolina Panthers didn’t make any moves at the NFL trade deadline. But other teams did. Some of the Carolina Panthers opponents in the NFC South made moves by trading away some of their veteran defensive players.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

Panthers Did Nothing at Deadline, but Several Reinforcements Are Coming

The Carolina Panthers are currently on a nosedive, losing three straight after starting the year 3-2. A huge piece of that nosedive has been injuries on both sides of the ball.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

Mike Jackson's Return Could Be His Final Audition With the Panthers

The Panthers may have another starting cornerback on the field as the team tries to push for the NFC South title. On Wednesday, Mike Jackson returned to practice after missing the last five games with a groin injury that required surgery.

Xavier Legette News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Panthers coordinator is making one thing clear about Xavier Legette’s offensive role after making his return to practice

The Carolina Panthers brought some key reinforcements back to practice on Wednesday, including wide receiver Xavier Legette. However, offensive coordinator Brad Idzik set some clear expectations for the third-year pass catcher.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Ja'Tavion Sanders Survived the Trade Deadline. What’s Next for Him and the Panthers?

The Carolina Panthers watched the trade deadline come and go without making any moves. It was surprising to see the team not make any additions, considering they have a great chance to win the NFC South again.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Panthers’ Final 9 Games, Ranked from Most Winnable to Toughest

The 2026 NFL season is already halfway over. We just got through the trade deadline, and most teams have nine regular-season games remaining. The Carolina Panthers have had a rollercoaster season so far.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

3 NFL Trade Deadline Deals the Panthers Should've Been All Over

The Carolina Panthers did not make any moves at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Instead, the team is going to use the players on the current roster and hope that some of the injured players can return in time to make a run at the end of the year.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 12

In 1993, Jerry Richardson launched the Carolina Panthers with a $140 million NFL expansion fee; in 2018, he sold the franchise to David Tepper for $2.275 billion

Jerry Richardson helped bring professional football to the Carolinas when the NFL awarded him an expansion franchise in 1993. The investment created the foundation for the Carolina Panthers, a team that would eventually become a multibillion-dollar asset before changing ownership 25 years later.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

Tackle? Cornerback? Panthers Pass on Most Glaring Needs in Latest Mock Draft

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, featuring huge moves across the league. The trade deadline is one of the most anticipated points on the NFL calendar; rosters can change dramatically, and with that, the focus on roster building shifts to the offseason.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 11

Panthers are running out of room for error going into Saints matchup with playoff hopes already hanging in the balance in Week 10

The Carolina Panthers have one logical path to the playoffs after 3-5 start and those hopes could take a catastrophic hit if they lose to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Dan Morgan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 11

Dan Morgan's Seat Should Be Getting Hotter After Panthers' Quiet Trade Deadline

The Carolina Panthers did nothing at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. For a team battling injuries and poor depth in the secondary, that was not the move that most fans were hoping for from the Panthers.

Jonathon Brooks News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Panthers CB Michael Jackson, RB Jonathon Brooks Return To Practice

The Panthers designated cornerback Michael Jackson and running back Jonathon Brooks to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Mike Kaye. Both will have 21 days to practice with the team before they must be activated to the 53-man roster or revert to season-ending IR.

Jonathon Brooks News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Panthers Designate CB Michael Jackson, RB Jonathon Brooks To Return From IR

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Panthers’ Mike Jackson, Jonathon Brooks, Xavier Legette injury updates a sight for sore eyes

The Carolina Panthers are getting some much-needed reinforcements at a critical point in their season. With a massive NFC South matchup against the New Orleans Saints coming up, the Panthers are opening the door for three injured players to work their way back onto the field.

Mike Tomlin News / Yardbarker / November 11

Mike Tomlin doesn't close the door on possibly returning to coaching as Panthers rumor surfaces

Tomlin's future continues to generate speculation.

Jets still 'want to give Aaron Glenn every opportunity to' succeed

Drew Brees wants to replace Troy Aikman on 'Monday Night Football'

Aikman turns heads with ‘money’ comment amid 'MNF' call with Joe Buck

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan has been arrested

Dianna Russini confronts Mike Vrabel situation in first appearance back

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / November 10

Carolina Panthers Go Round 1 CB in 2027 NFL Mock Draft

After the big splash trade of Jordan Davis being moved, we dove into a 2027 NFL mock draft on the TWSN YouTube channel. One pick that’s worth being discussed further is the Carolina Panthers who had pick 12 in the scenario we looked at.

David Moore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 10

Panthers Cut WR David Moore Among Three Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced they have released WR David Moore. The Panthers also placed WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette on injured reserve and signed LB Claudin Cherelus to the practice squad.

Taylor Moton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 10

Panthers Restructured RT Taylor Moton’s Contract For $3.5M In Cap Space

The Carolina Panthers restructured RT Taylor Moton‘s contract to create $3.5 million in cap space this year, per Spotrac. Carolina converted $5.3 million of his salary into a signing bonus and spread it out over the remainder of his deal.

Xavier Legette News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9

Panthers To Open WR Xavier Legette’s Practice Window

Xavier Legette has seen subsequent additions drop him in the Panthers’ pecking order, with the team most recently illustrating this by extending Jalen Coker this offseason.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 9

Corgi race contestant goes rogue during Panthers-Broncos game

The Carolina Panthers’ most slippery offensive talent on Sunday was a corgi that turned out to be a natural at breaking tackles. The Panthers hosted a corgi race as halftime entertainment in their Week 9 clash against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.