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Panthers RB Rico Dowdle taunts NFL with fake ‘Key & Peele’ TD celebration after fine

Rico Dowdle learned his lesson after last week. After being fined nearly $14,500 by the NFL for his “two-pump” salute to the infamous “Hingle McCringleberry” Key & Peele sketch, the Carolina Panthers running back avoided a similar fine this week when he opt for a fake out touchdown celebration instead.

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Carolina Panthers at major risk of embarrassing loss vs. Saints

The Carolina Panthers, thanks to a penalty negating a turnover, marched down the field against the New Orleans Saints and imposed their will. Since then, they've done absolutely nothing at all, and the Saints look as good or better than the Panthers.

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How many of the NFL players to rush for 150 yards or more in a game at least five times can you name in seven minutes?

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Panthers’ Rico Dowdle trolls with TD celebration after ‘2 pumps’ drama

Rico Downdle went viral in Week 9 for his ‘Key & Peele’ themed touchdown celebration, which earned him a controversial fine after the game. The Carolina Panthers running back made sure not to make the same mistake against the New Orleans Saints in Week 10.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 9

2 rookies for injury-plagued Panthers go down vs. Saints

The Carolina Panthers managed to avoid any major injuries last week, but they remain pretty banged up. They're missing several offensive linemen and a few defensive players as well.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 9

Tetairoa McMillan active, 6 other Carolina Panthers ruled out vs. New Orleans Saints

The Carolina Panthers are back at home today, hosting the New Orleans Saints in their second NFC South matchup of the 2025 season. For a minute there it looked like they might have to go without their best wide receiver, rookie Tetairoa McMillan.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 9

NFL fines 2 Carolina Panthers players for penalties vs. Green Bay Packers

Despite tremendous odds against them, the Carolina Panthers pulled off a stunning upset victory over the Green Bay Packers last week at Lambeau Field. The win was the most meaningful for the franchise in seven years, making it clear they can both win ugly - and win against the best competition that the NFC has to offer.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / November 9

Panthers tout today's over/under bet

As the Panthers close in on their preseason over/under win total, they want their social-media followers to be aware of a different over/under proposition.

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Tetairoa McMillan News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

Tetairoa McMillan Injury Update: Rookie WR’s Injury Status Revealed For Panthers-Saints

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan suffered a hamstring injury midway through the week, but it shouldn’t sideline him for Week 10’s battle against the New Orleans Saints.

Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 9

NFL analyst predicts another big game for Panthers RB Rico Dowdle vs. Saints

It’s another edition of NFL picks by staff members of NFL.com. The panel for Week 10 includes Brooke Cersosimo, who set her sights on the Saints/Panthers clash at Charlotte.

Tetairoa McMillan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Panthers rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan expected to play vs. Saints

The Carolina Panthers are set to host the New Orleans Saints in Week 10, and their leading rookie wide receiver, Tetairoa McMillan, is expected to be active for Sunday’s matchup at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Panthers Release Quarterback Before Saints Game

The Carolina Panthers got off to a bad start to the 2025 season, going 1-3 in the first four games and looking like they were headed for another disappointing year.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8

Panthers Waive QB Mike White, Promote DT Jared Harrison-Hunte

The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that they’ve waived QB Mike White and signed DT Jared Harrison-Hunte to their active roster. White, 30, is a former fifth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2018.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 8

Panthers make change to offensive line amid hot streak

After a 1-3 start, the Carolina Panthers have won four of their five games despite a series of injuries to their top two quarterbacks and several offensive linemen.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7