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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

The Panthers Are Facing a Classic Trap Game, and There's Good Reason to Be Concerned

It almost feels like we're supposed to feel good about the Panthers again. They just went into Atlanta and won 34-3. Bryce Young is playing some of the best football we've seen from him, the defense looked completely different, and suddenly Carolina has a chance to leave Cleveland with a winning record.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Bryce Young Faces His Toughest Test Yet Against Browns

For two weeks, we've talked about how different Bryce Young looks. He looks more comfortable, he's making quicker decisions, and he's spreading the football around.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Panthers Confidence Meter: Can the D-Line Make Me a Believer Against Browns?

I don't know if I'm ready to trust the Panthers defensive line yet. Maybe that's unfair after what they did against Atlanta, but I can't completely erase the Chicago game from my mind either.

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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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 3: Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan

The Carolina Panthers will look to improve to 2-1 on the season when they take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. In order to stave-off an upset, the Panthers will need significant contributions from running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Final Injury Report for Panthers-Browns: Will Jalen Coker, Tyson Campbell Play?

The Carolina Panthers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Cleveland Browns in a Week 3 interconference matchup. Carolina enters Sunday’s game with a 1-1 record after defeating the Atlanta Falcons on the road in dominant fashion in Week 2.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Bryce Young, Jalen Coker, Darren Waller

When the Carolina Panthers take the field against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 3, they will definitely have quarterback Bryce Young and tight end Darren Waller, but wide receiver Jalen Coker isn't certain to play.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Carolina’s Offense Rising, 4 Other Things to Know About Panthers vs. Browns

It’s a clash of two teams that rebounded from lopsided losses on the opening Sunday of the season to post road victories last week. You have to go all the way back to 2019 to find the last time the Carolina Panthers scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games in the same season.

David Moore News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Panthers Week 3 Roster Moves: David Moore Returns

The Carolina Panthers are gearing up to play the Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 3. This is a big game for Carolina as they look to keep their positive momentum going.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 26

3 Bold Predictions for Panthers against Browns in Week 3

The Carolina Panthers picked up a huge win in Week 2. It was huge in terms of margin of victory and huge in terms of importance. The Panthers have a tough schedule, so they absolutely have to win their easier games, and that’s what they did against the Falcons last Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Darren Waller, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Former Bucs CB Ronde Barber believes the team has made too many mental mistakes and isn’t heading in the right direction. “Look, the mood is not great,” Barber said, via PFT.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Panthers Announce Four Roster Moves

The Panthers announced on Saturday that they have placed LB Claudin Cherelus on injured reserve and signed LB Maema Njongmeta to the roster in his place.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 26

3 Reasons the Panthers Will Beat the Browns (& 2 Reasons They Won't)

So, which Carolina Panthers team are we getting Sunday? That's probably the question a lot of us are asking after the first two weeks. Carolina went from giving up 59 points against Chicago to walking into Atlanta and winning 34-3.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Panthers Injury Report: Are Devin Lloyd and Jalen Coker Playing in Week 3?

The Carolina Panthers have several notable injury situations to keep an eye on in Week 3. After the team’s dominant win in Week 2 over the Falcons, it was revealed that several key players were banged up.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 25

Panthers to be without Devin Lloyd after dominant Week 2 performance

The Carolina Panthers spent big money in the offseason to make significant upgrades to their defense. One of the players that Carolina eventually landed was linebacker Devin Lloyd.

Browns OC reacts to fans possibly booing Deshaun Watson during Panthers game

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

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Panthers final Week 3 injury report paints a more encouraging picture for Jalen Coker, but not for Devin Lloyd’s status

The Carolina Panthers have released the final injury report after Friday’s practice, which includes important updates for several starters going into Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / September 25

What Can the Panthers Do to Avoid the Dog Pound Trap?

In the first two weeks, the Panthers have had two polarizing, heavily skewed game outcomes. One was a high-scoring loss, and the other was a high-scoring win, with both outcomes hinging on the defense.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Cam Newton is inserting himself into the Carolina Panthers’ latest primetime game in the best way possible

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be back at Bank of America Stadium next week ahead of the team’s Sunday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Browns OC reacts to fans possibly booing Deshaun Watson during Panthers game

Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson insisted that he did not want "to go to war with the fans" after he previously ripped some

Browns reportedly were ready to make Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders move before win over Buccaneers

Browns HC Todd Monken clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson

Bryce Young News / Anubis Sports / September 24

Two Years After Being Benched, Bryce Young Looks Like a Different Quarterback

Two years ago, Bryce Young looked like a quarterback searching for answers. At just 23, he became the first quarterback taken No. 1 overall since the common draft began in 1967 to be benched for performance rather than injury in his second season.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks to have surgery, put on IR

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks needs core-muscle surgery and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Brooks left Sunday's win against Atlanta in the fourth quarter with what was described as a groin injury.

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

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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

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