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On YouTubeCarolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
Carolina Panthers linked to ‘legitimate weapon’ in NFL draft
Once again, Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report has come up with an interesting topic. This time, he’s looking at the six teams that fell in the wild card round last week, and pairs them with a 2026 NFL draft prospect that could help the club take another step forward.
Bryce Young News / The Lead / January 15
Bryce Young Has Proven He Is the Panthers’ Future
“Almost.” A small word with great meaning. Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers almost secured the franchise’s first playoff win since 2015. Back then, some guy named Cam Newton was the face of the Panthers.
The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passes attempted for each season since the AFL/NFL merger can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
Carolina Panthers coach could be Mike Tomlin's replacement for Steelers
Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero has been a moderately popular name for teams with head coaching vacancies.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
4 longtime Carolina Panthers who probably won't be back in 2026
Because they have had so much roster turnover in the last few seasons, the Carolina Panthers have precious few stalwarts. Fans haven't grown attached to too many players since they have mostly not been around long.
Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / January 15
'Not acceptable' — Panthers GM Dan Morgan says what needed to be said about one of the Panthers' more pressing issues going into 2026
The Carolina Panthers largely overachieved during the 2025-26 season after winning the NFC South title, albeit with a 8-9 record. But, the team still made some noise during the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams and had big wins during the regular season that proved this team is ready to compete.
Rico Dowdle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle Wants Bigger Role In 2026 After Being Phased Out Down Stretch
When Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard went down briefly with an injury, RB Rico Dowdle stepped in with back-to-back games over 200 scrimmage yards. Although Dowdle went on to get at least 15 touches in seven of the next 10 games, he ended the year with 15 total touches in the two most important games of the season.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
5 most important things that happened to Carolina Panthers in 2025
A lot happened to the Carolina Panthers in 2025. They won the division, made the playoffs, beat the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, saw a ton of development from young players, and more.
Isaiah Likely News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
Potential Panthers' FA target dubbed player to avoid in 2026
The Carolina Panthers need a tight end. Isaiah Likely is a tight end, and he's, at times, shown the ability to be a high-level one at that. The Baltimore Ravens extended Mark Andrews ahead of Likely's free agency.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
Should the Carolina Panthers swing big on A.J. Brown trade?
The Carolina Panthers seem to have two really good wide receivers in Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, forming a strong one-two punch on offense. Beyond that, though, the WR is not in the best shape.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
5 Carolina Panthers' pending free agents that must be re-signed
The Carolina Panthers have 22 pending free agents of varying statuses, according to Spotrac. This includes some exclusive rights free agents, such as Jalen Coker, who are almost automatically re-signed.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
Worrying trend must end in 2026 for Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers were not very good on third down in 2025. Their defense was pretty awful. So many times, they'd have the opposing offense in third-and-long but failed to prevent a big play.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 15
Breakout Panthers star could be legitimate Fantasy Football option in 2026
The Carolina Panthers have long been a Fantasy Football graveyard. They haven't had a fantasy-relevant QB since Cam Newton. They've had just a handful of running backs and wide receivers reach that level in the last several years.
Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 14
Dave Canales hints timing may finally be right for a recent draft pick to begin carving out a meaningful role in Panthers offense
The Carolina Panthers got incredible return on investment during the 2025 season with running back Rico Dowdle after signing the N.C. native to a one-year, $2.75 million contract during the offseason.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 14
It's time to revisit Panthers' decision to take Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud
The 2023 quarterback class was supposed to be great. The Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and even the Tennessee Titans seemed to be poised to find their next franchise QB.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 14
NFL insider rips Panthers' chances of returning to playoffs in 2026
There are eight teams still in the running when it comes to making plans to reach Super Bowl LX. There are also six clubs that are looking towards 2006 after being eliminated last Saturday (Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers), Sunday (Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, and Los Angeles Chargers) and Monday (Pittsburgh Steelers).
Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Panthers Cut S D’Anthony Bell
The Carolina Panthers announced they have waived S D’Anthony Bell. He caught on with the team late in the season. He was on an expiring contract, so this just gives him a little head start on the rest of the market. Bell, 29, signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa Central following the 2022 NFL Draft.
Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 14
Grading Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's full 2025 season
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's third season in the NFL is complete. Following a surprise playoff berth and an inspiring losing effort, the Panthers now enter the offseason with some questions at key positions.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 14
For the second year, a Georgia defender is Panthers' best draft fit
Last year, the Carolina Panthers selected Jalon Walker in endless mock drafts before shocking the world by passing on him when the actual draft came. They took Tetairoa McMillan, and the rest is history.
Rico Dowdle News / LWOSports.com / January 14
Four Potential Landing Spots for Unrestricted Free Agent Rico Dowdle in 2026
Coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season, Rico Dowdle is set to be one of the top running backs available in 2026 NFL free agency. After
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 14
Carolina Panthers have clear, pressing needs, and they're all on defense
The subject was the now-reigning NFC South champion Carolina Panthers. The team heads into the 2026 offseason off its first division title since 2015. Dave Canales’s club came up short in the wild card round in a wild 34-31 setback to the visiting Los Angeles Rams.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 14
Giants icons helping John Mara in recruitment of John Harbaugh
A previous report shared that former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll had given "rave reviews about" the Giants and about 2025 rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart during conversations with some head-coach candidates.
Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / January 13
Panthers make Bryce Young decision after playoff trip
It wasn't all that long ago when it felt as if quarterback Bryce Young had no long-term future with the Carolina Panthers.
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