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Rico Dowdle Has Classy Response To Splitting Carries With Chuba Hubbard

A red-hot Rico Dowdle saw a reduced workload in Chuba Hubbard's return to the Carolina Panthers. Dowdle dominated in two games without Hubbard, tallying 473 yards and two touchdowns on 60 touches.

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Panthers need to target Browns' Pro Bowl playmaker at NFL trade deadline

The Carolina Panthers are in the rare position of being able to make an addition at the trade deadline. While the future outlook may be bleak with Bryce Young suffering a high ankle sprain, the Panthers are 4-3 and one game out of first place in the NFC South.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Former Vols QB Hendon Hooker's situation with the Carolina Panthers just became very murky

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker is having a hard time finding playing time in the NFL. Hooker, a third round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, has attempted just nine regular season passes since entering the league a couple of years ago.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Cam Newton admits that he wasn't a complete NFL quarterback until one former Panthers teammate transformed his mindset entirely

Former Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton has been making his rounds in the media world the last few years since hanging up the cleats and concluding a dynamic NFL career.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 21

Carolina Panthers make a move at quarterback with Bryce Young injured

On Monday Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters that the team would explore adding another quarterback as Bryce Young deals with an ankle injury, reported as a high ankle sprain.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 21

Improving Xavier Legette may be Panthers' new WR1 with Bryce Young sidelined

Dave Canales’s team suddenly finds itself one game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South. A lot has changed over the past few days. The Carolina Panthers won their third straight game on Sunday, while Baker Mayfield and company took it on the chinstrap Monday night at Detroit.

Mike White News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Panthers to add veteran QB to practice squad amid recent injury

As Bryce Young nurses a high ankle sprain that’s expected to sideline him for at least Week 8, the Panthers are adding some quarterback depth.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Panthers Signing QB Mike White To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers are signing QB Mike White to their practice squad, according to Tom Pelissero. Panthers QB Bryce Young suffered an injury last weekend and is not a lock to play this week.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 20

3 backup QB options for Carolina Panthers if Bryce Young misses time

With Bryce Young officially suffering a high ankle sprain on Sunday, it's time for the Carolina Panthers to consider life without him. He's not yet ruled out this week, but it's highly likely he won't play.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 20

Derrick Brown won't forget his first interaction with Aaron Rodgers

Derrick Brown is in the middle of an All-Pro kind of season and is coming off one of the best games of his NFL career. The Carolina Panthers took down the New York Jets Sunday on the road by a score of 13-6, led by a stupendous defensive effort all around.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Chiefs’ Omarr Norman-Lott suffers torn ACL

The Chiefs’ defense enjoyed a shutout performance on Sunday, but the unit lost a key figure along the way. Omarr Norman-Lott exited the game and he will miss the remainder of his rookie campaign.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Panthers’ stars proved in Week 7 win that they’re turning the corner into the true game-changers Carolina needs

When it comes to building a competitive team in the NFL, good players aren't enough. If you want to be a serious team that can compete any given Sunday, you need to have at least one/two elite players that can be true game changers.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / October 21