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The South Carolina Stingrays announced their roster for the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 21, locking in a group that reflects both production and depth heading into the postseason.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Latest 2026 NFL Draft intel suggests the Panthers are preparing to make a big move in the first-round that could change up the entire board

The 2026 NFL Draft is one day away from kicking off and the Carolina Panthers are preparing for any and all possibilities while having current possession of the 19th overall pick in the first-round.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 22

Panthers NFL Draft Rumors: What’s Real, What’s Smoke, and What to Watch

There's been a ton of reporting and rumor-circulating in the pre-draft process, which is normal. We're all speculating about what the Carolina Panthers will do, which is largely based on speculation about what the teams ahead of them will do.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 22

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Over 2 Top-Tier Wide Receivers Could Be Crushing Mistake By Panthers

The final mock drafts are coming in, and one of the latest is courtesy of Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr. His mock draft 2026 has the Carolina Panthers

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 22

Panthers Should Cleverly Trade With Texans for KC Concepcion in NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers have a number of options at 19 in the NFL draft. In Peter Schrager's final mock draft, which is one of just two the insider does

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 22

One Thing the Carolina Panthers Cannot Afford to Get Wrong in the NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers will make mistakes during the NFL draft. It is inevitable. Even the best draft classes in franchise history have had some misfires.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 22

3 First-Round Prospects the Carolina Panthers Should Absolutely Not Draft

With the NFL Draft starting tomorrow, the last-minute mock drafts and projections of who should land where are going to rule all NFL fans’ algorithms, and rightfully so.

Dan Morgan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 21

Biggest Draft Steals and Busts of Dan Morgan Panthers Era - What's Right and Wrong

The Carolina Panthers hired Dan Morgan (internally, he was the assistant GM before that) ahead of the 2024 season to help turn things around after the disastrous Scott Fitterer era.

Tetairoa McMillan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Tetairoa McMillan reveals 220-pound challenge he failed at last season

Tetairoa McMillan arrived in Carolina as one of the most physically gifted wide receiver prospects in recent memory, a 6-foot-5 pass-catcher with elite contested-catch ability, long speed, and the kind of frame that made NFL teams drool during the pre-draft process.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 21

Dan Morgan Should Break Panthers' Draft History and Swap With Rams for Caleb Downs

We have written a ton about whether or not the Carolina Panthers will trade down in the NFL draft. It seems like an extremely viable and potentially brilliant strategy for Dan Morgan to employ.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Panthers QB reunion gives them backup to Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett

The Carolina Panthers are ready to make some noise during the 2026 NFL Draft. Carolina looks primed to add more playmakers around Bryce Young before a crucial 2026 season.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Panthers reunite with an old friend ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft despite doing ample homework on the rookie class at the position

The Carolina Panthers did extensive work on the incoming quarterback class ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft to land a long-term backup behind Bryce Young, instead the team decided to reunite with a former third-round pick.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 21

Panthers Can Still Address WR Need Without Surrendering Premium Draft Picks

In 2025, the Carolina Panthers used the eighth overall pick in the draft on University of Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillan. He started all 17 games and led Dave Canales’s club with 70 catches, 1,014 receiving yards and seven TD receptions—earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Panthers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade

It’s going to be an interesting draft for the Carolina Panthers. Will they add another weapon for Bryce Young? And if they decide to make a deal, here is the Panthers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade.

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

Panthers WR Jalen Coker Expected To Sign ERFA Tender

Per Mike Kaye, Panthers WR Jalen Coker is expected to sign his exclusive rights free agent tender today so he can participate in the offseason program.

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The 'Most Pro Bowls by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the players from every NFL franchise with the most Pro Bowl appearances can you name in five minutes?

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 18

Panthers Open To Drafting WR In First Round

Dan Morgan has been in place as the Panthers’ general manager since 2024. During each of his first two drafts at the helm, Carolina has selected a receiver in the first round.

Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / April 15

Are the Carolina Panthers Done Improving Their Linebacker Room?

They say defense wins championships, and right now the Carolina Panthers are beefing up their defense to push for a run to the Super Bowl. During free agency, Panthers GM Dan Morgan swooped in and grabbed linebackers Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips.