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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.

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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.

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.

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

How many of the 24 NFL players to go over 100 total yards from scrimmage in at least 10 games since 2023 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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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

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Bleacher Report / December 3

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

Bryce Young News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Panthers Currently Expected To Pick Up Bryce Young’s Fifth-Year Option In May

ESPN’s Dan Graziano says he had the chance recently to talk to several people with the Panthers about the future of QB Bryce Young, who has had an up-and-down

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Dave Canales is making the upcoming decision with Bryce Young a lot easier for the Panthers and a playoff berth would go a long way

The Carolina Panthers have been one of the league's top stories this year, something that was magnified in Week 13 after knocking off the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams in easily their biggest win of the season and credit goes to head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / December 3

Red Zone Plus/Minus Rankings NFL Week 14: Panthers’ Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Despite losing to the Carolina Panthers in Week 13, the Los Angeles Rams actually moved up into the No. 1 ranking in this week’s updated Red Zone Plus/Minus — Athlon Sports’ exclusive metric that combines NFL teams’ efficiency in the red zone on both offense and defense.

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

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / December 2

The Carolina Panthers, Although Unpredictable, Are Inspiring Hope

“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” – Forrest Gump Forrest Gump could very well have been describing the 2025-26 Carolina Panthers with that infamous quote.

Kalen King News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Panthers Waived CB Kalen King

The Carolina Panthers announced they waived CB Kalen King on Tuesday. They needed the roster spot for S Tre’von Moehrig, who’s set to return from his one-game suspension. King, 22, was a seventh-round pick by the Packers out of Penn State in the 2024 NFL Draft.