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Jonathon Brooks Suffers Another Injury Setback as Panthers Place RB on Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers have been hit with another tough injury blow, and unfortunately, it involves running back Jonathon Brooks once again. The Panthers announced that Brooks has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury.

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Xavier Legette recognizes what’s at stake with the Carolina Panthers this season and proving himself goes beyond Sundays

Carolina Panthers former first-round wide receiver Xavier Legette needs to prove himself if he wants to stick around with the team thar drafted him long-term.

Nick Hampton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers Hosted LB Nick Hampton For Visit

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Panthers hosted LB Nick Hampton for a visit on Wednesday. Hampton, 26, was a fifth-round pick by the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Appalachian State.

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How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Injury-Riddled Panthers Bring in Former All-Pro Running Back for Workout

It has been an eventful start to the NFL season for the Carolina Panthers. After setting a new NFL record for most combined points scored in a Week 1 game, the Panthers marched into Atlanta and blew the Falcons out in Week 2.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Panthers Suddenly Terminate WR Contract Before Week 3

The Carolina Panthers released wide receiver E.J. Williams from the practice squad on Tuesday, ending a brief stay that began only five days earlier, via the NFL transaction wire.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 23

Panthers Young Player Power Rankings: Monroe Freeling, Tetairoa McMillan & More

The Carolina Panthers have spent the last few years trying to build a young core that can grow together. Through the first two weeks of this season, we are starting to see some of those players take on bigger roles.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Why the Panthers Won't Have a Letdown Against Browns in Week 3

The Carolina Panthers bounced back in the best way in Week 2. After a disappointing blowout loss in Week 1, the Panthers rebounded and picked up a blowout win of their own in Week 2.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

4 Panthers Who Have Gotten Off to Underwhelming Starts in 2026

The Carolina Panthers have to feel mostly positive about how the season has gone so far. Week 1 was an ugly loss, but it’s starting to seem like that was fluky.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 23

What Early NFL Week 3 Odds Tell Us About Important Panthers-Browns Matchup

The Carolina Panthers have a big game coming up this weekend. The Cleveland Browns aren't particularly scary, but they are coming off a big win, and the NFC South is tight this year.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 23

3 Bold Predictions for Intriguing Panthers-Browns Week 3 Matchup

The Carolina Panthers continue their road trip and head up north to face the 1-1 Cleveland Browns. Coming off a dominant performance against the division rival Falcons, Carolina has an opportunity to create more separation from the bottom of the division.

Da'Ron Payne News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Daron Payne Could be Perfect Trade Target for Panthers in 2026

The Carolina Panthers have to be feeling pretty good right now. The team just picked up a conference win in dominant fashion in Week 2, and Bryce Young looks better than ever.

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Bryce Young News / TWSN / September 23

Bryce Young is Finally as Advertised For the Panthers

A massive storyline coming into the season for the Panthers was how Bryce Young would perform heading into year four. He had previously had some turbulent

Jonathon Brooks News / Field Level Media / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to have surgery, put on IR

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks needs core-muscle surgery and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Brooks left Sunday's win against Atlanta in the fourth quarter with what was described as a groin injury.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Bryce Young, Panthers Dealt Bad News Before Browns Game

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers will enter Week 3 without one of their backfield options following their first victory of the season. NFL Network’s

Kenny Pickett News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 23

Panthers' Kenny Pickett Trade Could Give Bears or Commanders an Answer at QB

It only took two weeks for quarterback injuries to start piling up around the NFL. Now two teams that entered the season with their franchise quarterbacks in place suddenly have some questions to answer.

Jonathon Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers Officially Put Jonathon Brooks On IR, Made Two More Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced they have officially placed RB Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve. They filled his spot on the roster by promoting S Isaiah Simmons and replaced Simmons on the practice squad with LB Maema Njongmeta. Brooks, 23, was a one-year starter at Texas and was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2023.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Panthers To Place RB Jonathon Brooks On IR, Work Out Austin Ekeler

The Panthers will go at least six weeks without running back Jonathon Brooks, who is expected to have surgery to repair a core-muscle injury on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jonathon Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery

According to Ian Rapoport, Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is having core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. That will sideline him for

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Dan Morgan is making another push for a veteran addition after the Panthers’ latest injury created a new position of need on offense

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is expected to miss six weeks after undergoing core surgery and general manager Dan Morgan is wasting no time to potentially address the need on offense.

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / September 23

Austin Ekeler Is the Low-Risk Addition the Carolina Panthers’ Offense Needs

The Carolina Panthers are already in a spot where they must look to make an addition to their running back room. Ahead of Week 3, it was announced that Jonathon Brooks would need to undergo core muscle surgery, a move in which will hold him out for six weeks.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Why Panthers aren't 'upset' amid latest Jonathon Brooks injury setback

Brooks is again dealing with an injury.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 23

Panthers’ 2026 Defensive Investments Starting to Pay Off

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers fielded one of the worst defensive units in NFL history. They allowed a whopping 6,877 total yards in 17 games—the second-most in a single season in league finals.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Carolina Panthers have a quarterback decision brewing with Bryce Young, but no rush - for now?

The Carolina Panthers do not need to rush into a Bryce Young contract extension conversation after his fast start. Young, the team’s No. 1 quarterback, has thrown for 648 yards and 6 touchdowns through two games, but the fifth-year option on his rookie contract already keeps him under club control through the 2027 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20