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Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / January 11

Dave Canales confirms the Panthers are staying the course by announcing one move fans aren't going to be happy about

The Carolina Panthers season might not have ended in the best way after the first round loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, but it's still a way better ending than anyone might have hoped to have this season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Panthers’ Rico Dowdle drops eye-opening free agency admission after crushing Rams loss

The Carolina Panthers’ season has come to a close after their 34-31 Wild Card Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, the Panthers have a crucial decision to make on Rico Dowdle.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 11

Panthers’ fourth-down strategy vs. Rams doesn't work in playoff rematch

On two occasions this season, the Carolina Panthers scored a season-high 31 points. It first occurred in Week 13 in a three-point victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

Ejiro Evero News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

Panthers, DC Ejiro Evero Agreed To Extension Prior To 2025 Season

Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero‘s contract was due to expire at the end of the 2025 season. Although it was not revealed until Sunday, during head coach Dave Canales‘ end-of-season presser, Carolina extended Evero before the start of the ’25 campaign (via Joe Person of The Athletic).

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Panthers Could Trade First-Round Bust After Heartbreaking Loss

The Carolina Panthers lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, and this finish could lead to an offseason Xavier Legette trade. Selected

Ejiro Evero News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11

Panthers Extend Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero’s Contract

Panthers HC Dave Canales announced Sunday that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s contract has been extended and he will “absolutely” will be back with the team.

Ikem Ekwonu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11

Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu Ruptured His Patellar Tendon

Panthers HC Dave Canales announced that LT Ikem Ekwonu suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in yesterday’s playoff loss to the Rams, per David Newton. It’s an unfortunate and significant injury for Ekwonu and Carolina, as due to the timing this injury will impact next season for Ekwonu.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 11

Late-season fade by Panthers’ ground game made for disappointing finish

Dave Canales’s team did make some big strides this season after a 5-12 finish in 2024. The Carolina Panthers won a division title for the first time since 2015.

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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.

Tetairoa McMillan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan thanks Cam Newton for Wild Card game support

The Carolina Panthers dropped a Wild Card game on Saturday to the Los Angeles Rams, 34-31. It was a thriller that featured several lead changes. Following the game, Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan thanked former Carolina players who supported him and his squad, including Cam Newton.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 11

Carolina Panthers' late playoff failure proves they didn't learn in regular season

The Carolina Panthers fell short in their bid for what might've been the most impressive upset in NFL playoff history. The fact that they came so close is inspiring and provides hope, but that's a story for another time.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 11

Bryce Young responds to most heartbreaking loss of NFL career

On Saturday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams met for the second time this season. Once again, it was a thrilling clash at Bank of America Stadium.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Panthers most to blame for heartbreaking playoff loss to Rams

The Carolina Panthers learned the harshest January lesson of all: being brave isn’t enough if you can’t be clean. They were 38 seconds away from rewriting the arc of their season and maybe their future.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 11

PFF names Mike Jackson All-Pro, Panthers CB responds with game of his life

Earlier in the week, Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus presented the service’s 2025 All-Pro Team. There was one member of the Carolina Panthers that earned recognition.

Jalen Coker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Panthers’ Jalen Coker earns monster endorsement after breakout game in loss to Rams

The Carolina Panthers fell just short of a stunning playoff upset on Saturday, losing 34-31 to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round. While the defeat will linger, the night also delivered a powerful reminder of what the Panthers may have uncovered in wide receiver Jalen Coker.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Dave Canales shares tough news after playoff loss to Rams

A key offensive lineman was carted off the field after going down with an apparent lower-body injury while trying to block on a passing play.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 10

Bryce Young's performance should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

The Carolina Panthers’ season came down to a dropped pass in the closing seconds of Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Panthers

Chuba Hubbard News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Panthers RB Chubba Hubbard strikes back with powerful rushing TD

After a scoreless first quarter, Chuba Hubbard finally has the Carolina Panthers on the board. The fifth-year running back punched in a short score in the second frame to keep the Panthers’ upset bid against the Los Angeles Rams alive.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Cam Newton got Panthers fans so hyped before wild-card game vs. Rams

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was finally welcomed back to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, and the atmosphere for it was absolutely electric.

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