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Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard Usage Revealed For Panthers-Jets

The Carolina Panthers have a good problem on their hands, as Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard are both set to play against the New York Jets, and both players are starting-caliber running backs.

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Rico Dowdle can become third player with 200 or more yards from scrimmage in three straight games

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle is on the brink of NFL history. With 230-plus yards from scrimmage in each of his last two games, Dowdle can become the third player in NFL history with 200 or more yards from scrimmage in three straight regular-season games.

Hunter Renfrow News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 19

Panthers rule out Hunter Renfrow, 5 others for Week 7 game against Jets

The Carolina Panthers are going to be a bit thin in the trenches today against the New York Jets. Coming in, we knew they would be without veteran outside linebacker Patrick Jones II, who was placed on the injured reserve list yesterday with a back issue and will be out the rest of the season.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

How many of the NFL players to find the end zone at least 100 total times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '100 receiving-yards-per-game NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 175-scrimmage-yard games by NFL team' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 19

NFL draft analyst predicts Carolina Panthers pick 'best cornerback' in 2026 class

Unless Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen play like the prime Watt or Bosa brothers the rest of the season, the Carolina Panthers are going to need to hit edge again hard in the 2026 NFL draft.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 19

Biggest injury for Carolina Panthers is testing their offensive line depth

It began with left tackle Ikem Ekwonu missing the team’s season opener at Jacksonville. It continued with standout right tackle Taylor Moton sitting out last Sunday’s clash with the Dallas Cowboys with an elbow issue.

Jalen Coker News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Panthers Activate Exciting WR Jalen Coker Following Difficult Roster Decision

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has struggled mightily to begin his career. He began to find success at the end of last season with wide receiver Jalen Coker.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 19

Derrick Brown leads revived defense, 4 other things to know about Panthers vs. Jets

The last time the Carolina Panthers strung together three consecutive wins was in 2021 when they opened the season 3-0. That was also the last year that this franchise had a winning record at any point during the season.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 18

Panthers activate WR Jalen Coker, OL Austin Corbett from IR

The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Jalen Coker and offensive lineman Austin Corbett from injured reserve on Saturday. Both players are available to play for the Panthers (3-3) in Sunday's game against the New York Jets.(0-6) in East Rutherford, N.J.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Panthers Made Four Moves, Activated WR Jalen Coker & C Austin Corbett

The Panthers announced four roster moves on Saturday, activating WR Jalen Coker and C Austin Corbett from injured reserve. The team also placed LB Patrick Jones II on injured reserve and elevated OLB Boogie Basham for Week 7.

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / October 18

Panthers Rookies Critical to Carolina’s Early-Season Success

The Carolina Panthers’ 2025 draft class has wasted no time making their presence felt between the lines. Entering the year, the Panthers retained a franchise-record 12 rookies on their 53-man roster.

Bryce Young News / 5 GOATs / October 17

Nick Saban praises Bryce Young’s growth, poise as Panthers, former Alabama QB turn corner

Bryce Young’s early NFL career hasn’t been without challenges. However, the former Alabama star is beginning to find his rhythm. After a slow start, the Carolina Panthers have now won back-to-back games.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 17

Panthers coach mum on starting running back vs. Jets

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wasn't showing his hand in terms of how he envisions to distribute the workload between running backs Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle for Sunday's game at the New York Jets.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 17

Three post-waiver fantasy football QBs for Week 7

With two of the NFL’s top quarterbacks in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson on a bye and even more quarterbacks struggling to stay healthy in Week 7, these forgotten passers could hold the key to fantasy success.

Fantasy football Week 7: Be wary of Jaxson Dart and other potential flops

Fantasy football Week 7: Five players set to smash projections

Fantasy football takeaways from Week 6: A harsh reality for Rico Dowdle owners

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 16

Will Panthers soon have 'two-headed monster' in backfield?

The Carolina Panthers have a quandary at running back.

Why Panthers could soon have a running back problem

Teams taking QB No. 1 overall should make coaching change as well

The biggest running back trades in NFL history

The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Patrick Jones II News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Panthers defense suffers major injury blow

One key piece to the Carolina Panthers’ reshaped outside linebacker puzzle will not factor into their rest-of-season equation. The back injury Patrick Jones is battling will put him on the shelf for the rest of the way.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 15