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Panthers insider highlights player who must step up after Chris Brazzell injury

The Carolina Panthers have already been blasted by injuries to start training camp. Carolina lost rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell for the season after he suffered an LCL injury on July 29th.

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Good News and Bad News from First Full Week of Panthers Camp

The Carolina Panthers started training camp early on account of their early preseason thanks to the Hall of Fame Game. They just completed the first full week of practice, and so far, several things are beginning to stand out ahead of their NFC South title defense.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Panthers Bubble Watch: Who’s Safe, Who’s Sweating?

The Carolina Panthers have some heated battles going on at training camp this summer. After winning the NFC South in 2026, the team went and added more reinforcements this offseason as they look to repeat.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 31

Bryce Young Breakout Hopes Gain Serious Momentum at Panthers Training Camp

As the Carolina Panthers navigate training camp, all eyes are on quarterback Bryce Young. Young taking the next step in his career is not only crucial for himself, but for the Panthers' 2026 season and future overall.

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3 Carolina Panthers WRs Who Will Benefit from Chris Brazzell Injury

On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers suffered yet another unfortunate injury. Chris Brazzell II went down with a knee injury and had to be carted off the field.

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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.

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5 Free Agents the Panthers Can Still Sign to Replace Chris Brazzell II

The Carolina Panthers continue to suffer during training camp. They lost Nic Scourton and Taylor Moton (though Moton's injury was not football-related), with Scourton being out for the year.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 31

One Question for Every Carolina Panthers Rookie Ahead of Week 1

The Carolina Panthers are banking on several rookies to have big seasons in 2026. The team drafted seven players, and it already seems like most of them are set for big roles this year.

Chris Brazzell II News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Chris Brazzell II to Have Season-Ending Surgery: What it Means for Panthers in 2026

Well, a lot can change in 24 hours. Yesterday, rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II had to be carted off the field at practice. Initially, it was reported that Brazzell was due to be out for up to eight weeks.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 30

How Losing Chris Brazzell Affects Panthers WRs in Fantasy Football

Another day of training camp, and another injury for the Carolina Panthers. The latest preseason casualty is a rookie who's shown great upside: 3rd-round receiver Chris Brazzell II.

Chris Brazzell II News / Field Level Media / July 30

Panthers lose WR Chris Brazzell II to season-ending knee injury

Panthers rookie third-round pick Chris Brazzell II is out for the season just days into his first NFL training camp. The Panthers confirmed Thursday the wide receiver will undergo season-ending surgery on the lateral collateral ligament of his left knee and will be placed on injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Panthers have Glaring Weakness that Must be Addressed by Week 1

The Carolina Panthers did not get enough out of the pass rush in 2025. Rookie Nic Scourton ended up pacing the team with just five sacks. As a result, the team went out and paid Jaelan Phillips in free agency this offseason.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Pro Sports / July 30

Panthers Star WR Season Officially Over

The Carolina Panthers have suffered another major setback less than a week into training camp. Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee after seeking a second medical opinion, according to a league source.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection After One Week of Training Camp

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing for a crucial 2026 season. We've already gone through one week of training camp, and we're now just over a month away from the regular season.

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Why Carolina Panthers Simply Cannot Be Overlooked in 2026

The fate of the Carolina Panthers' future rests on the shoulders of quarterback Bryce Young. As Young prepares for a crucial fourth season in the NFL, Carolina is hoping to see him take that next step and cement himself as the franchise quarterback for the long haul.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Stock Up, Stock Down Through One Week of Panthers' Training Camp

The Carolina Panthers have been at training camp for a week now, and a lot has already been learned. Most of the developments have been positive, but there's also been some bad news.

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One Question Every Carolina Panthers Rookie Must Answer in Training Camp

The Carolina Panthers had a really good draft, and they picked several potential starters. During training camp, those seven drafted rookies have some questions they need to answer before the preseason.

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Stock Up, Stock Down for the First Week of Panthers Training Camp

One week of training camp is in the books for the Carolina Panthers. While stars like Tetairoa McMillan, Derrick Brown, and Jaycee Horn are gearing up for the next phenomenal seasons of their careers, others are finding their footing.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 30

Latest NFL Power Rankings Have Panthers Surprisingly Closer to Bottom Than Top

Dave Canales’s defending division champions are in the midst of training camp, as are the other 31 teams in the league. The summer has been a little rough for the Carolina Panthers.

Nic Scourton News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

NFLPA reaches final verdict on Panthers’ Nic Scourton injury controversy

Recently, the Carolina Panthers got some unfortunate news when linebacker Nic Scourton went down with a torn ACL injury. The injury was subsequently investigated by the NFL Players’ Association due to its timing at the beginning of training camp during the five-day acclimation period that players are allotted.

Chris Brazzell II News / Yardbarker / July 29

Panthers' injury bug potentially gets worse with rookie third-rounder injury scare

The Panthers aren't catching any breaks during training camp.

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Luke Kuechly lands a new NFL media job

Luke Keuchly is taking some more steps into NFL broadcasting work. Kuechly will serve as the lead game analyst for Netflix’s NFL broadcasts next season, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.

Xavier Legette News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Xavier Legette is finally showing Panthers fans the one thing they have been waiting to see at training camp

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette stacked back-to-back strong days at training camp going into a pivotal third season with the team. The Carolina Panthers need wide receiver Xavier Legette to take a significant leap in his third NFL season, and the early returns from training camp suggest he might be ready to do exactly that.