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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 18

Dave Canales shares what Panthers love about underrated guard Damien Lewis

Thanks to an impressive two-game surge by running back Rico Dowdle, the Carolina Panthers’ ground attack suddenly ranks fourth in the National Football League.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 18

Red-hot Panthers playmaker ranked among NFL’s best offseason additions of 2025

Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season got underway on Thursday night at Cincinnati, with the Bengals edging the Steelers, 33-31. Earlier in the day, Garrett Podell of CBS Sports released a list of the Top 10 acquisitions made by teams this offseason.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 18

Ex-NFL players point out key facet in Bryce Young's career turnaround

The simple fact that Bryce Young is starting games for the Carolina Panthers right now is a minor miracle. This time last season, he was firmly on the bench, and his career, at least in Carolina, looked over.

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Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Ryan Clark shares savage remark on lagging Panthers WR Xavier Legette

The Carolina Panthers have not seen much production out of Xavier Legette so far. They traded up (albeit only a few picks) to get him in the first round in 2024, but he's done nothing to remotely justify the decision.

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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.

Bryce Young News / 5 GOATs / October 17

Nick Saban praises Bryce Young’s growth, poise as Panthers, former Alabama QB turn corner

Bryce Young’s early NFL career hasn’t been without challenges. However, the former Alabama star is beginning to find his rhythm. After a slow start, the Carolina Panthers have now won back-to-back games.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 17

Panthers coach mum on starting running back vs. Jets

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wasn't showing his hand in terms of how he envisions to distribute the workload between running backs Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle for Sunday's game at the New York Jets.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Carolina Panthers' vaunted 2025 NFL draft class already doing heavy lifting

The Carolina Panthers, after the pretty disappointing 2024 draft class, needed to ace the 2025 NFL draft. On paper, they did just that, getting a WR1, two promising edge rushers, and an intriguing safety, among others.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard, Jalen Coker get huge updates for Jets clash

The Carolina Panthers received a major boost ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. After missing multiple practices due to a calf issue, running back Chuba Hubbard is officially off the injury report and will return to action on Sunday.

Jalen Coker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Panthers Activating WR Jalen Coker From Injured Reserve

Panthers HC Dave Canales said WR Jalen Coker will be activated from injured reserve and play in Week 7, per Darin Gantt. This entails that Carolina will

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Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / October 17

Chuba Hubbard set to return for Panthers, Taylor Moton and Damien Lewis listed as questionable

The Panthers are set to be back at full strength in their offensive backfield on Sunday. Running back Chuba Hubbard has no injury designation for their game against the Jets, which puts him on track to return to action after missing the last two games with a calf injury.

Rico Dowdle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

NFC Notes: Rico Dowdle, Panthers, Saints

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle has played well in RB Chuba Hubbard‘s absence over the past two weeks, recording 234 total yards in Week 5 and 239 total yards in Week 6.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

What Bryce Young said about Justin Fields' game going into Week 7 matchup

With Brian Callahan becoming the first NFL head coach to get fired this year, it continues a trend of teams dumping their head coach after taking a potential new franchise QB at No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Win streak earns Carolina Panthers surprising high grade for 2025 NFL season so far

After six games we can safely say that the Carolina Panthers are a much diffrent animal than they were last year. At the end of the 2024 season Carolina had allowed more yards and more points than any team in NFL history.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

Carolina Panthers' biggest need going into NFL trade deadline is painfully obvious

Coming into the 2025 season the Carolina Panthers' greatest roster need was more firepower for their edge rush rotation. They certainly didn't help themselves by cutting Jadeveon Clowney, and their efforts to trade for a difference-maker before the season started didn't pan out.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 17

PFF suggests Tetairoa McMillan is already a top 20 wide receiver in the NFL

For weeks, it has looked like Tetairoa McMillan is going to be a star for the Carolina Panthers. The production has been pretty strong, but the eye test and game tape show a player mature beyond his years, a rookie who plays like a veteran.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 17

Three post-waiver fantasy football QBs for Week 7

With two of the NFL’s top quarterbacks in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson on a bye and even more quarterbacks struggling to stay healthy in Week 7, these forgotten passers could hold the key to fantasy success.

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Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 16

Will Panthers soon have 'two-headed monster' in backfield?

The Carolina Panthers have a quandary at running back.

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Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Latest injury news puts the Panthers at a crossroads between giving young players more opportunities or making an impact trade

Fresh off a second consecutive victory to improve to 3-3 on the season, the Carolina Panthers did exit Week 6 with a bit of bad news that could impact the remainder of the regular season.

Patrick Jones II News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Panthers defense suffers major injury blow

One key piece to the Carolina Panthers’ reshaped outside linebacker puzzle will not factor into their rest-of-season equation. The back injury Patrick Jones is battling will put him on the shelf for the rest of the way.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 15