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Panthers veteran linebacker labeled a bounce-back candidate for good reason heading into 2024 season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson has long been one of the most dependable players on the defense. That changed in 2023. He fractured his leg in Week 2 of the season.

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Kirk Herbstreit believes Dave Canales will be a ‘great fit’ for Bryce Young

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit believes new Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales will be a great fit for Bryce Young as the quarterback goes into Year 2. Canales comes over from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where Baker Mayfield had a resurgent year in 2023.

Diontae Johnson News / A to Z Sports / 7 minutes ago

Diontae Johnson addresses primary concern Panthers may have had before trading for him

When the Carolina Panthers traded for Diontae Johnson, the team knew he came with baggage. However, as Carolina moves to make Johnson a primary fixture

Xavier Woods News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

Panthers safety Xavier Woods earns major props in recent national rankings

Xavier Woods is finally getting some well-deserved respect. Bleacher Report put together a ranking of each team's "best-kept secret." On that list was

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NFL analyst reveals Panthers' biggest remaining offseason priority heading into 2024 season

After making a series of personnel improvements, the lingering question for the Carolina Panthers is the secondary. However, that isn't a priority NFL.com's Kevin Patra believes that Panthers should focus on moving forward. Patra recently put together a list of offseason priorities for all 32 teams.

Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

One Panthers veteran makes a prediction that Bryce Young believers are going to love

Much has been discussed regarding the addition of offensive weapons to help second-year quarterback Bryce Young. It is a fair discussion to have. Young's

Jaycee Horn News / A to Z Sports / 7 minutes ago

Jaycee Horn is getting back to his roots in a major way, and the Panthers will be better for it

After another injury-riddled 2023 campaign, Jaycee Horn is changing his approach to preparation. The Carolina Panthers picked up Horn's fifth-year option, giving the cornerback another shot to live up to his projected first-round talent. He recently said he still has the talent to be one of the best defensive backs in the league.

Julius Peppers News / Panthers Wire / 10 hours ago

Panthers great Julius Peppers unveils his Pro Football Hall of Fame locker

It’s getting a little hotter over in Canton, Ohio. Carolina Panthers legend Julius Peppers took one more step towards football immortality on Friday, helping unveil his “locker” at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 20 hours ago

Pros and cons of Steelers' challenging schedule

Facing one of the more interesting schedules in league history, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play six divisional games in the final eight weeks of the 2024 season.

Why Russell Wilson has a lock on Steelers' QB1 role

QB Russell Wilson believes Steelers can 'do something special'

Panthers’ Diontae Johnson discusses Steelers trade, reputation

NFL head coaches with the most wins

The 'Most career NFL passing yards' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 18 hours ago

'Ultimate' 5-year NFL re-draft gets Panthers a new QB

If the Carolina Panthers could select any single player from the last five drafts, who would it be? Well, the answer may be a tough one to swallow. The staff over at Bleacher Report just set up one heck of a scenario—an “ultimate” five-year NFL re-draft.

Diontae Johnson News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Panthers’ Diontae Johnson discusses Steelers trade, reputation

The 27-year-old gave his take on the trade that sent him from the Steelers to the Panthers, as well as his chemistry with QB Bryce Young.

How Panthers' Bryce Young is impressing teammates after rough season

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'First wide receiver drafted' quiz

Tom Brady News / Panthers Wire / 20 hours ago

Panthers great Greg Olsen speaks about getting demoted at FOX for Tom Brady

Greg Olsen may be the No. 2 on paper, but he still the No. 1 in his aspirations. The Carolina Panthers great, fresh off his second Sports Emmys win in as many years, joined Owen Poindexter on Thursday’s episode of the Front Office Sports Today podcast.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 20 hours ago

Ranking all 32 NFL teams by Relative Athletic Score (RAS)

How athletic are the Carolina Panthers compared to the rest of the NFL? Let’s see what the Relative Athletic Scores have to say. Here are each of the league’s 32 teams ranked by RAS:

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / 19 hours ago

Panthers No. 1 receiver reveals exactly what he brings to the table heading into 2024 season

When the Carolina Panthers got into the Diontae Johnson business, the idea was to bring additional weapons to make Bryce Young's life easier. Johnson, who is in a contract year, knows his role.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / 19 hours ago

Panthers must figure out a way to move on from biggest mistake of 2023 season

A year ago, the Carolina Panthers made former Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders one of the highest-paid rushers in free agency. It was a move that backfired nearly immediately. Sanders struggled to find his footing in the Panthers offense.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / 19 hours ago

NFL analyst makes a compelling argument for the Panthers making the playoffs in 2024 season

Nearly everyone isn't thinking too highly of the 2024 Carolina Panthers. Why would they? With a new head coach, an unproven quarterback and a slew of additions to the different positions, the Panthers are far from a guaranteed playoff lock. Most are placing the Panthers in the five or six-win range.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / 2 hours ago

How a Player’s Situation Can Alter Their NFL Career

My go-to response when I meet someone who asks me some variation of the questions “What’s the NFL really like?” or “What’s one thing about playing in the NFL most people would never know?” is: NFL careers are much more circumstantial than most people realize.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / May 24

PFF names Panthers' 3 best players ahead of 2024 seaosn

Who is in the Carolina Panthers’ big three? Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema has rounded up the top three players for each team as we head into the 2024 campaign.

Carolina Panthers News / Action Network / May 22