Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

Why one analyst doesn’t trust the Carolina Panthers as playoff contenders

Three days ago, Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports took a closer look at 20 NFL teams and whether they are or are not “trusty” playoff contenders. From the “inner circle of trustworthiness,” aka Tier 1, to a pair of teams that are “not trustworthy,” also known as Tier 6.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

NFL pundit has 2 players ahead of Tetairoa McMillan for Offensive Rookie of the Year

It is down the stretch time in the National Football League. Week 14 got underway at Detroit on Thursday night as the Lions outlasted the Cowboys, 44-30.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

Why the Carolina Panthers have earned surprisingly high marks for 2025 season

The Carolina Panthers are better than anyone thought they would be this season - and with four games left to go they have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in receiving yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receptions through first two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing yard games in NFL history' quiz

The 'Most receptions in a single NFL season' quiz

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

NFL greats back potential big investment in Bryce Young by Panthers

Even though the Carolina Panthers are winning more games now and are in the playoff conversation, the talk surrounding the team is, understandably, all about Bryce Young's future.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

Numbers show Carolina Panthers defense has made massive improvements since last year

A year ago, the Carolina Panthers won four of their final nine games. That couldn’t cover up the fact that the team finished 5-12, the club’s seventh straight losing campaign.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

Carolina Panthers bye week awards: 4 individual standouts in 2025

Week 14 is a bit late in the game for a bye. In fact, it's literally as late as it comes for any NFL team, including the Carolina Panthers - who are getting a well-deserved rest after upsetting the juggernaut Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 5

Where Carolina Panthers starters rank in NFL according to their PFF grades

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a stunning upset win over the Los Angeles Rams, which could represent a big turning point for the long-suffering franchise.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / December 4

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan talks chemistry with Bryce Young: ‘It’s been a blessing’

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is having a huge rookie season, and Bryce Young has played a big role in his success. On3 recently caught up with McMillan and asked him about his experience working with the third-year quarterback.

Jaycee Horn News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 4

Only one Carolina Panthers player is the best in the NFL at what they do best

It took Jaycee Horn a while to get healthy at the NFL level. Last year he was finally able to break through and play most of the season, earning his first career trip to the Pro Bowl in the process.

Kalen King News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 4

Panthers Signing CB Kalen King

Mike Kaye reports the Panthers are re-signing CB Kalen King to the practice squad. Carolina waived King a few days ago when activating S Tre’von Moehrig from a one-game suspension.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Bryce Young News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Latest Report Brings Clarity to Bryce Young’s Uncertain Panthers Future

The Carolina Panthers have a big decision to make on quarterback Bryce Young in the coming months. Selected with the first-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Alabama product started his career on a low note, struggling to do much of anything as a rookie before getting benched two games into his sophomore season.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 4

Panthers hope to extend LT Ikem Ekwonu, retain C Cade Mays

This past spring, the Panthers exercised Ikem Ekwonu‘s fifth-year option. As a result, the team is set to have left tackle stability through at least 2026.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

Mark Andrews News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 4

Mark Andrews move could help Panthers fix their big tight end problem

The Carolina Panthers have long been linked to Mark Andrews. With an expiring contract and waning production, a trade from the struggling Baltimore Ravens made sense.

Carolina Panthers News / Bleacher Report / December 4

Watch: NFL Buzz on Panthers' Bryce Young Decision, Brandon Aiyuk, etc | Insider Notebook with James Palmer

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 4

Carolina Panthers legend Steve Smith reverses course on Tetairoa McMillan take

Heading into the 2025 NFL draft, everyone and their mother thought the Carolina Panthers were going to go defense with their first pick. Specifically, they were expected to draft Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker at No.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 4

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle should be hot commodity in free agency

The Carolina Panthers will have to make a decision soon regarding running back Rico Dowdle's future with the team. Dowdle signed a one-year contract with the team in the spring in hopes of being Chuba Hubbard's backup.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

NFC Notes: Dave Canales, Chuba Hubbard, Drake London, Falcons, Panthers

Falcons WR Drake London is now considered day-to-day and “certainly has a chance” to play in Week 14 versus the Seahawks. (Tori McElhaney) Falcons HC Raheem Morris said London (knee) did not practice on Wednesday and remains day-to-day: “We will check him out.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 3

NFL analyst renders verdict on Panthers' slim NFC South hopes

The Carolina Panthers are sitting on their couches in the Week 14, hoping to gain some ground in the NFC South. The Panthers sit just half a game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for first place in the division.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / December 3

Have Panthers already made Bryce Young decision for 2026 season?

With third-year quarterback Bryce Young leading the charge, the Carolina Panthers entered their Week 14 bye at 7-6 and in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Mike Jackson sends warning to Panthers about upcoming game at lowly Saints

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Single-game passing-record by NFL team' quiz