Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 9

Panthers are showing serious interest in the perfect second-round prospect to help address a key position of need on defense

The Carolina Panthers are widely expected to attack an offensive weapon with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and now are showing interest in the ideal second-round target.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 9

Panthers Are Hosting Denzel Boston, But Should Not Draft Him For One Key Reason

According to reports, the Carolina Panthers are hosting Denzel Boston, a wide receiver prospect out of Washington, today. It is another top-30 visit being spent on offense, specifically on a pass-catcher.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 9

Carolina Panthers Clearly Have One Exciting Goal With Top-30 Visits

The Carolina Panthers have spent over half of their allotted top-30 visits on draft prospects so far. They've also used a couple of local visits on players like Jalen Kilgore and KC Concepcion.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 9

Recent Panthers Mock Draft Gives Ejiro Evero and Bryce Young Reason to Smile

Mock draft season continues, and one of the more recent mocks has the Carolina Panthers finding new talent on both sides of the ball and finding some underrated talent outside of the first round.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, David Bailey-Arvell Reese debate, Sonny Styles-Fred Warner comps

Steelers are showing interest in a small-school standout who could turn out to be a hidden gem at wide receiver in Pittsburgh

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Arm length concerns surrounding Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor during 2026 NFL Draft

Jets coaches reportedly 'loved' this quarterback prospect after meeting him

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 9

NFL Insider Reveals Best Possible Bryce Young Backups in NFL Draft

The NFL Draft begins in 15 days, and while a quarterback will be taken with the first pick overall, this isn’t a great QB class. The Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 9

Former Top QB Prospect Projected to Land with Carolina Panthers

ESPN NFL writer Ben Solak is at it again, and he’ll explain. “It’s NFL draft season. Have you read enough mock drafts yet? They're like multivitamins this time of year—you need your daily dose.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 8

CB Jermod McCoy To Visit Panthers

Despite missing last season with a torn ACL, Tennesee’s Jermod McCoy may be one of the two best cornerbacks in this year’s draft class. Two weeks away from the draft, McCoy is on Carolina’s radar.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

Panthers Named Trade Destination for $50 Million Weapon for Bryce Young

By the time the NFL draft is over and done, the Carolina Panthers will probably have a new tight end. They've been endlessly linked to Kenyon Sadiq in the first round, but they've also spent some top-30 visits on tight ends for later rounds, including Oscar Delp and Justin Joly.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 8

ESPN links ideal backup QB fit for the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft – a selection that would break a franchise-long trend

The Carolina Panthers have been active ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft meeting with various quarterback prospects to be the long-term backup to Bryce Young and the ideal fit according to ESPN’s Ben Solak is in the team’s backyard.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

4 NFL Draft Mistakes the Panthers Cannot Afford to Make This Year

The NFL draft is a night full of mistakes, something the Carolina Panthers have learned well over the years. Every team will make some mistakes. This is about limiting those mistakes and ensuring they're not going to derail a budding team.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 8

Panthers’ next pre-draft visit contradicts the approach head coach Dave Canales said he’s going to have heading into the 2026 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers are slated to have a pre-draft visit with Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor and here’s why it doesn’t make much sense based on everything head coach Dave Canales has said.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

Carolina Panthers' Top-30 Visits Paint Clear Picture of NFL Draft Plans

The Carolina Panthers have been busy in the pre-draft process. GM Dan Morgan and company have been hard at work scouting potential prospects they'll take in a few weeks at the NFL draft.