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One of the most interesting tight ends in recent memory is Darren Waller. The rise of Waller took four seasons, and his prime was really not that long.

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4 Bold Predictions For Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears in Week 1

The Carolina Panthers play football this weekend. It's here; we've made it through the dark times of the offseason. Opening the season at home, the reigning NFC South champion Panthers host the reigning NFC North champion Chicago Bears.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 8

4 Panthers at Risk of Losing Starting Jobs During 2026 Season

The Carolina Panthers are just days away from kicking off their 2026 season against the Chicago Bears. The team returns most of its key pieces from last year, and they were able to add some real difference-makers over the offseason.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Winner of Bears-Panthers 2023 Blockbuster Trade is Crystal Clear

With the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers set to square off in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, a lot of talk will be about the blockbuster trade the teams pulled off in 2023.

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Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Panthers' Bryce Young Being Written Off in Latest Quarterback Rankings

Bryce Young is coming off his best pro season in 2025, but you’d never know that. Based on what people are projecting for 2026, you’d think Young got benched again and had an overall bad season, and you definitely wouldn’t think the Panthers made the postseason.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

The Biggest Panthers Question Has Nothing To Do With Underwhelming Offense

The Carolina Panthers have quite a few questions this year. Even after winning the NFC South and taking the Los Angeles Rams to the brink in the playoffs, the future (and present) is rather murky.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Panthers Predicted to Crater After Surprise 2025 Spike

The Carolina Panthers didn’t enter the 2025 season with many expectations, at least from the outside. The team had just gone 5-12 in 2024, and the roster didn’t seem that much improved.

Jonathon Brooks News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Latest News Surrounding Panthers' Jonathon Brooks is Concerning

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing for their Week 1 matchup with the Chicago Bears. This first matchup will tell us a lot about the team. Was it a fluke that the Panthers made the playoffs last year, or can they win the NFC South once again?

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Panthers May Crumble in 2026, but Bryce Young Won't Be Responsible

The quarterback gets all the blame when things go wrong for an NFL team, especially if the offense isn't electric. So, if the Carolina Panthers flounder this year, Bryce Young will get blamed whether he's actually responsible or not.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Panthers Finally Projected to Avoid 2026 Collapse Everyone Thinks is Coming

No matter where you look, there is a lot of negativity about the 2026 Carolina Panthers (though not here). It's not hard to understand why, even if it's unfortunate and harsh.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 7

The 'Frustrating' Conundrum That Puts Panthers' QB Room Among NFL's Worst

The Carolina Panthers have worked hard to get out of the QB basement in the NFL. For several years after Cam Newton, it was bleak. Bryce Young represented some hope, but it was quickly clear that he alone couldn't drag them from the depths.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Jonathon Brooks News / TWSN / September 7

Jonathon Brooks’ Latest Injury Update Raises Major Week 1 Concerns

While the Carolina Panthers would undoubtedly like to have Jonathon Brooks back on the field for their Week 1 matchup, they still need to be cautious with him.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 7

The Carolina Panthers' Defense Might Just Shock the NFL World in 2026

Just six days away from Carolina Panthers football, there are huge question marks about the potential of this roster. Carolina's theme for the offseason was aggression, putting their chips in the middle to acquire some of the best defensive talent on the free-agent market.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Panthers Receive Another Miserable Projection for 2026 Season

The Carolina Panthers won the NFC South a year ago, but you wouldn’t know that based on how the team is being talked about. Typically, it’s just assumed that the previous year’s playoff teams will contend again in the current year.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Panthers HC Dave Canales has one concern preparing for the Bears’ offense in Week 1 and it has nothing to do with Caleb Williams

Welcome to the start of game week with the Carolina Panthers set to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday to kick off their regular season, and Dave Canales already is expressing concern as he prepares for the Bears’ offense.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Panthers Replace Mike Jackson With Notre Dame Star in 2027 Mock Draft

The 2026 season is just about to start, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to begin thinking about 2027. The 2027 NFL Draft is predicted to be loaded with elite talent, so it’s not surprising that mock drafts are flying around like crazy.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 7

What the Panthers Should Do When All Tackles are Healthy Again

The Carolina Panthers aren't sure when it will happen, but they anticipate having four starting tackles at some point this season. Right now, Monroe Freeling is on the right, and Rasheed Walker is on the left.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Panthers have a pressing salary cap issue to address and Dan Morgan has a few different moves he could make this week

The Carolina Panthers are currently over the salary cap limit heading into the regular season, meaning a move is on the way that will be worth watching out for later this week.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Panthers could have a surprise weapon waiting in the shadows depending on how Dave Canales plays his cards heading into Week 1

The Carolina Panthers made the smart decision to keep rookie quarterback Haynes King on the 53-man roster going into the season and the decision might mean more than it initially seems.

Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Bryce Young fails to earn long-term deal and 2 other Panthers bold predictions for 2026 NFL season

The Carolina Panthers shocked the league in 2025, winning the NFC South at just 8-9 and reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2017 before falling 34-31 to the Rams in the wild-card round.

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / September 5

Dave Canales Just Revealed How the Carolina Panthers Will Unlock Tetairoa McMillan

During Tetairoa McMillan‘s rookie season, he already proved he could succeed with the Carolina Panthers as an outside traditional receiver. However, he also holds the key to Carolina’s offense expanding in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Drawing Trade Interest

Entering the third season of his four-year rookie contract, Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has drawn recent trade interest. The Panthers discussed Sanders with other teams before last Sunday’s cutdown deadline, a league source told Joseph Person of The Athletic.