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Emerging Star Duo Could Change Everything for Panthers in 2026

There have already been several surprising storylines in the NFL this season. There are some surprising teams who are undefeated (the Raiders) and some surprising teams who are winless (the Chargers).

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3 Things That Need to Change (On Both Sides of the Ball) for Panthers vs. Browns

For the first time this season, the Carolina Panthers have a chance to build some momentum. Carolina heads to Cleveland on Sunday with a 1-1 record and an opportunity to get above .500.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

2 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Panthers' Week 3 Matchup Against Browns

The Carolina Panthers couldn't have looked much different in their first two games of the season. Week 1 left us with more questions than answers. Then Carolina went to Atlanta and put together a 34-3 win that probably even the biggest Panthers fan didn't see coming.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

3 Matchups That Will Decide Panthers vs. Browns in Week 3

Just over 72 hours until Week 3 for the Carolina Panthers, as they head back on the road to face the Cleveland Browns in their home opener. Both teams are 1-1 and coming off road wins.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

Panthers Could Solve Struggling Chargers Problems With One Helpful Trade

It has taken immense effort, but the Carolina Panthers finally have a functional tight end room. They've gotten to the point that 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders is a weekly healthy scratch.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 23

Panthers Land Perfect Nick Scott Replacement in 2027 NFL Mock Draft

The Carolina Panthers have their eyes on another NFC South crown in 2026. The team is 1-1, but 1-0 in the division, and the team looks like it should be a force once again.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Panthers Injury Report: Latest on Patrick Jones II, Jaelan Phillips, and More

The Carolina Panthers are riding high after Week 2. The team dominated the Atlanta Falcons, picking up a big divisional win and looking great in the process.

Trevis Gipson News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Panthers' Trevis Gipson Under Fire After Brutal Clip Goes Viral

Carolina’s 34-3 rout of Atlanta on Sunday should have been remembered for Devin Lloyd’s big day. Instead, the moment cutting through NFL social media Monday is a Panthers defender jumping onto a pile of players who were already down.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 23

Panthers, Browns revved up after road triumphs

It took a couple of games for the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns to get a feel for how they intend to perform this season. Now the task for each team will be repeating that when they meet Sunday afternoon in Cleveland.

Jonathon Brooks News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Carolina Panthers just lost their margin for error at running back with Jonathon Brooks expected to miss time

The Carolina Panthers’ plan to pair running backs Chuba Hubbard with Jonathon Brooks has taken another hit. Brooks (groin) is expected to undergo surgery and land on injured reserve after leaving Sunday’s win early, putting a familiar availability concern back at the center of Carolina’s offense.

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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.

Xavier Legette News / A to Z Sports / September 23

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Jonathon Brooks News / Total Pro Sports / September 23

Carolina Panthers On The Verge Of Signing 73 TD Star Running Back Following Jonathon Brooks Injury

Injuries have swept the NFL after Week 2. One of those teams that are hounded by it is the Carolina Panthers. The team needs additional help with their RB depth after Jonathon Brooks went down with a groin injury.

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Panthers Could Turn to Austin Ekeler After Bad Jonathon Brooks News

You just have to feel bad for Jonathon Brooks at this point. The running back had high expectations for his NFL career as he was the top running back prospect in 2024.

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 / 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

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 23

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

Brooks is again dealing with an injury.

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

Young played well over his first two starts of the 2026 season after the Panthers elected to not sign him to a contract extension ahead of the campaign.

Bryce Young, Panthers' defense blitz Falcons for big win

Bryce Young continues career dominance of Falcons in Week 2 blowout

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20