Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 3

What the NFL Draft Told Us About Dave Canales' Real Plan for the Panthers

Dave Canales and Dan Morgan had a plan for the Carolina Panthers going into the draft, and a lot of it involved upgrading the roster without targeting clear holes.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 2

Panthers Won't Be in Market for QB in 2027, Insider Fortunately Claims

The 2026 NFL Draft was partially defined by being one of the weakest QB classes in draft history, but that changes next year as next year’s QB class is loaded with talent coming out of college.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / May 2

Carolina Panthers’ trade up for second-round DT Lee Hunter is about to cost the team a lot more than a few draft picks

The NFL has had an issue the last few years regarding second-round draft pick contract negotiations and it’s something the Carolina Panthers will be right in the middle of with new defensive tackle Lee Hunter.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Bryce Young News / 5 GOATs / May 2

Panthers not rushing Bryce Young extension after picking up option

The Carolina Panthers aren’t rushing anything with Bryce Young. However, they’re also not hiding how they feel about their franchise signal-caller. The organization officially picked up Young’s fifth-year option this past week, locking him in through the 2027 season with a fully guaranteed $25.9 million salary for that year.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 2

One Trade the Panthers Should Still Be Pushing After the Draft

The Carolina Panthers have exhausted all their options in the NFL draft, and they're unlikely to sign any more UDFAs. They also probably won't sign any more free agents, since they are not overflowing with cash.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 1

Predicting Carolina Panthers' Major Camp Battles Featuring Top Rookies

The Carolina Panthers brought in some real talent that could contribute in week one of the NFL season with their draft class. Rookie mini camp starts a

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 1

Formerly Mediocre Panthers Defense Is Way Better Than You Think

Talk about equal time? Earlier this week, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report ranked the NFL’s offenses following the 2026 draft. The Carolina Panthers checked in at No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 1

UDFA Most Likely to Join Jalen Coker, Corey Thornton on Panthers' Roster

The Carolina Panthers have done really well in the UDFA market, especially compared to other teams. They have a decent defensive back, a clutch kicker, and a legitimate WR2 all from their UDFA hauls in the last two seasons.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 1

Panthers RT Taylor Moton Not Weighing Retirement

Last summer, Taylor Moton agreed to a two-year Panthers extension. The team’s right tackle stalwart is under contract through 2027 as a result, and no thought is currently being given to hanging up his cleats.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / May 1

Dan Morgan offers huge update on possible contract extension for Bryce Young

While the Carolina Panthers recently picked up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to Bryce Young's contract, it has seemed for months that the club

NFL executives rip Giants over draft decision, trading Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals

NFL executive sends warning to Raiders fans about Fernando Mendoza hype

Buccaneers' Yaya Diaby sends warning to NFL about Rueben Bain Jr. after draft slide

Cowboys somehow got the 'biggest steal' of the NFL Draft

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 1

Why the Carolina Panthers Could Totally Bust on Offense in 2026

In a recent ranking of NFL offenses, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report wasn’t particularly high on the Carolina Panthers. He points out that Dave Canales’s team finished 27th in the league in total yards per game this past season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 1

Why Carolina Panthers’ Pass Rush Could Take Huge Leap After NFL Draft

Dave Canales’s club finished 8-9 in 2025, one of three teams in the NFC South to claim that mark. And thanks to their combined 3-1 record vs. the Atlanta Falcons (2-0) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1), it was the Carolina Panthers that emerged as division champions.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 1

Why the Panthers Can Stun the NFL and Go on a Deep Playoff Run in 2026

The Carolina Panthers shocked the world by making the playoffs in 2025. They then shocked the world simply by not getting blown out by the superior Los Angeles Rams in said playoff game.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Panthers GM Dan Morgan’s comments downplay two positions of need fans are begging the team to address after the draft

The Carolina Panthers filled plenty of holes during the 2026 NFL Draft and had a solid haul for the second consecutive year, but fans are still concerned about two positions of need.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 30

Panthers Could Snag Future HOFer Bobby Wagner After Failing To Address LB in Draft

Even though the Panthers draft class seems like a great class, Carolina still has holes to fill, and one of them is another inside linebacker next to one of the Panthers biggest additions this offseason, Devin Lloyd. As of right now, Trevin Wallace would be the other inside linebacker next to Devin Lloyd.