Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Panthers' Bryce Young decision is huge milestone after struggles

Panthers' major Bryce Young decision is huge milestone for QB after early struggles

Let's give Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young plenty of credit.

Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition has clear leader

Jesse Minter makes promise to Diego Pavia after Ravens sign controversial QB

Rams had surprising long-term plan to draft Ty Simpson

Report: NFL tells Bears that Chicago is not a viable option

Ian Rapoport leaving NFL Network to team up with Adam Schefter at ESPN

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Luke Kuechly gives phenomenal personal insight on how important Lee Hunter can be for the Carolina Panthers’ defense

Carolina Panthers legend and Hall of Fame linebacker Luke Kuechly is a big fan of the team’s decision to trade up and draft defensive tackle Lee Hunter in the second-round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 29

Carolina Panthers Still Have One More Thing To Do After NFL Draft

No matter how much you plan ahead, there’s always something more than needs to be done. Such is the nature of preparing for a National Football League season these days.

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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?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Bryce Young News / Field Level Media / April 29

Panthers pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th-year option

The Carolina Panthers officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young's fifth-year option on Wednesday. The move, which Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has been adamant was coming this offseason, keeps the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 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 / April 29

Panthers' Biggest Remaining Needs After the Draft - What’s Still Missing

After the Carolina Panthers seemingly nailed their draft and spent big on free agency, there’s still room to improve this roster even more, and the options that are out there won’t completely decimate the Panthers cap space situation.

Bryce Young News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Panthers Officially Exercise Option For Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers announced they have officially picked up the fifth-year option for QB Bryce Young. This has been expected for a while and something Carolina has been open about being the plan.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 29

Pete Prisco’s Assessment of Carolina Panthers’ Draft Class is Perplexing

NFL mock drafts are opinion based, and so are NFL draft grades. It’s the same with NFL power rankings. Every writer and fan is entitled. Longtime NFL writer Pete Prisco of CBS Sports recently handed out his marks for last week’s three-day procedure in Pittsburgh.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 29

Carolina Panthers Drafting Lee Hunter: Reach or Steal?

The 2026 draft is in the history books. Hence, Eric Edholm of NFL.com wasted little time posting his NFL power rankings. Fast forward to the bottom half of the list, where Dave Canales’s defending division champions sit at a mediocre No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 29

The One Word That Perfectly Describes Carolina Panthers’ 2026 Draft Haul

It’s been less than a week since the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft, and the reviews and grades for each team’s work is coming in just as fast as the mocks went out.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Complete Panthers Offseason Guide: Free Agents, Draft Picks, and What Comes Next

The Carolina Panthers have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL so far this offseason, spending big and drafting smartly. GM Dan Morgan clearly sees a window to win coming off an NFC South title, and the moves the Panthers have made are aimed at winning not only the NFC South but also playoff games.

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Panthers set to bring in promising pass rusher the league forgot to draft that has a chance to make a real impact at rookie minicamp

The Carolina Panthers continue to make waves with their rookie additions, well after the 2026 NFL Draft, and the latest addition can be an impactful player to watch at rookie minicamp.

Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Panthers QB Bryce Young’s crucial OT gets real on retirement notion

The Carolina Panthers are not facing an imminent retirement decision from veteran offensive tackle Taylor Moton, as the longtime protector of quarterback Bryce Young made clear he still sees himself firmly in his prime.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

How Many Panthers Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026 - And Where

The Carolina Panthers had an incredible 2025 draft, earning top marks for their picks. That class went on to be among the most impactful in the NFL. So with the Panthers earning another top grade, it's worth wondering if this class can be as impactful or more as the Panthers seek to defend their NFC South title.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Carolina Panthers Doubled Their Pleasure with a Pair of Fifth-Round Bargains

Just like that, the 2026 NFL draft is history. Teams are now busy signing those players who weren’t selected last week in Pittsburgh. Now come the post-draft grades and evaluations.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

One Veteran Free Agent the Panthers Must Sign Immediately After the NFL Draft

If you trust those who hand out grades following an NFL draft, you have to be happy if you are a Carolina Panthers’ fan. The reaction by numerous outlets has been extremely positive.

Carolina Panthers News / EasySportz / April 27

NFL Expert Grades Carolina Panthers on 2026 Draft Class

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The EasySportz NFL expert released team-by-team draft grades for all 32 clubs, with the Carolina Panthers earning a solid B+ for a balanced 2026 class built on offensive upside and defensive development.

NFL News / College Football News / April 27

Carolina Panthers 2026 NFL Draft: CFN College Football Take on Every Pick

This was a draft about keeping the momentum going. Carolina had a good season. Now it needs to start filling in the gaps and upgrading a bit, and it has

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Panthers Day 3 Mock Draft: Dan Morgan rounds out the 2026 class with four more selections that include a top-ranked center

The Carolina Panthers enter into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with four more selections to continue rounding out an already impressive rookie haul led by general manager Dan Morgan.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20

Panthers WR Jalen Coker & Brycen Tremayne Sign ERFA Tender

Panthers WR Jalen Coker and WR Brycen Tremayne have officially signed their exclusive rights tenders, the team announced. Coker is someone who has come up as a candidate for a longer-term deal and a raise, but for now he will sign his tender to get on the field for the start of the offseason program.

Jalen Coker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20