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Panthers 53-Man Roster Breakdown: How Many Spots are Already Locked Up?

The Carolina Panthers have two preseason games remaining before getting the regular season started. As a result, the team’s bubble players are running out of time to earn their spots.

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Panthers May Want to Call Up Texans for a Late-Offseason Trade

The Carolina Panthers are no strangers to having very depleted wide receiver rooms. They have worked tirelessly over the last three years to try to remedy that issue.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

3 Unexpected Panthers Who Could End Up Making 53-Man Roster

The Carolina Panthers are in Jacksonville preparing for their third preseason match of the summer. This will be an important game for several players who are trying to earn a roster spot.

Haynes King News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Haynes King's Injury Could Cost Carolina Panthers Dearly

The Carolina Panthers appeared to find a new backup and yet another UDFA gem in Haynes King during the Hall of Fame Game. He was electric, and he seemed to guarantee a spot on the roster as a third QB.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

6 Panthers Players Who Need to Have a Big Game in Preseason Week 2

The Carolina Panthers did not have a great showing in preseason Week 1. Luckily, the team still has two more chances to impress in the preseason. The next match for the Panthers is against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.

Devin Lloyd News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Predicting Which Panthers LB Will Start Opposite Superstar Devin Lloyd

One common theme of every NFL training camp is position battles. Players fight for a notable number of snaps and an important role on teams looking to contend or that are still on the come-up.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Jalen Coker Won’t Overtake Tetairoa McMillan, But He Can Still Thrive

Predicting a breakout player for each NFL team prior to the start of an NFL season has become a popular exercise for writers and other media members. And it’s always fun to go back at the end of the year and see how those forecasts panned out.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

One Surprise Panthers Player Who Could Sneak On To the Final Roster

The Carolina Panthers have two more preseason games before the regular season gets underway. As a result, the team has about two weeks until they have to cut the roster from 90 players to just 53.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Panthers' Running Back Room Showing Life After Disappointing Preseason Performance

The Carolina Panthers have already played two preseason games. As a result, we have some clarity with most of the position groups ahead of the 2026 season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

The Good and Not So Good from Panthers' Joint Practice with Jaguars

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will face off on Friday for a preseason game. Ahead of that, the two sides met for a joint practice in Jacksonville.

Darren Waller News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

Why Darren Waller Could Be an Absolute Steal For the Panthers

The Carolina Panthers were among the most aggressive teams in the NFL during the offseason. However, most of the money spent by Carolina in the offseason was spent on the defensive side of the ball.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

Fights Break Out at Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars Joint Practice

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars took part in a joint practice on Wednesday morning and it didn't take long for things to get heated. On the very first play of a team period, there was a scuffle between the two teams, which was caught on video.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Panthers-Jaguars Joint Practice Takeaways: Tre’von Moehrig sparks the powder keg, Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connection shines

The Carolina Panthers just wrapped up a joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars and showed positive life on offense, but also some more concerns on defense, ahead of Friday’s preseason game.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

4 Biggest Carolina Panthers Preseason Questions That Still Need Answers

The Carolina Panthers have two preseason games, thanks to the Hall of Fame Game, under their belt. They've gotten several answers to crucial questions about their identity.

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Joshua Gray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Vikings Signing C/G Joshua Gray

Per Alec Lewis, the Vikings are signing C/G Joshua Gray to a contract. Gray, 26, signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 draft out of Oregon State.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Stock Up, Stock Down for Panthers Rookies Following Preseason Week 1

It’s way too early to make any definitive statements, but early returns from the Panthers’ rookie class seem promising. It hurts that third-round wide receiver Chris Brazzell II suffered a season-ending injury.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is Really Good, but There's One Crucial Caveat

The Carolina Panthers have something in Tetairoa McMillan. That much was readily apparent a few games into the season, not long after they shocked some people by drafting him eighth overall.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 19

We Can't Keep Pretending Panthers Have Given 'Under Pressure' Bryce Young Help

The pressure has been on Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young since the franchise gutted the roster just to select him in 2023. He has struggled at times, especially early on, but the pressure has never caused him to wilt.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 18

Carolina Panthers' 53-Man Roster Projection Following Preseason Game vs. Bills

Each preseason game is an opportunity for the Carolina Panthers to get reps, but perhaps more importantly, it's a chance to evaluate players they don't expect to play in the regular season.

Darren Waller News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Darren Waller addresses the one thing that should ease Panthers fans’ concerns about his expectations in Carolina

Carolina Panthers new tight end Darren Waller arrived to practice on Monday with a new mindset following his 2025 season that should ease all concerns fans might have about his expectations in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / August 17

NFL transactions roundup: Panthers sign TE Darren Waller

--The Panthers officially added tight end Darren Waller and waived offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton on Monday. Waller, 33, ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins last season, posting 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns in six games.

Darren Waller News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17