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Dave Canales sends strong message about Bryce Young’s leadership growth after the first day of Panthers OTAs

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young started going viral for showing his leadership traits in a vocal manner on the field during the first day of organized team activities.

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Cam Newton’s Panthers run belongs with NFL’s greatest streaks

The Carolina Panthers have found themselves back in an elite NFL conversation after a recent post from Endzone Brasil highlighted the longest regular-season winning streaks in league history.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / May 26

Dynamic offensive weapon is already turning heads in a major way during the first day of Panthers OTAs

Carolina Panthers former second-round running back Jonathon Brooks was turning heads in a big way during the first day of organized team activities as he looks to finally return from serious knee injury.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 26

One Surprise Carolina Panthers Cut to Expect After OTAs

OTAs are here, which means it's time for the Carolina Panthers to start really determining who will and won't make the final 53. Right now, the roster is overstuffed, and it's time to begin parsing through all the players they've acquired.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 26

One Dark Horse Who Should Make the Carolina Panthers Roster After OTAs

The Carolina Panthers begin a long and important offseason section today: OTAs. Now's the time when plenty of key decisions must be made. They have to decide who will make the roster, how to sort the depth chart, and where they must make further moves.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 26

Bryce Young, Dave Canales, Panthers Offense In For Rude Awakening in 2026

There is an expectation that the Carolina Panthers will improve on offense this year. They've beefed up the offensive line, changed play-callers, and added a couple of intriguing pass-catchers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 26

Which Panthers Storylines Are Worth Paying Attention to at OTAs (And Which Aren't)

Heading into OTAs this week, the Carolina Panthers have several storylines swirling around them. However, a lot of them don't matter. Here are the ones that are and are not worth your attention over the next few weeks.

Tershawn Wharton News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Panthers OTAs Top Defensive Storylines: Who will step up in Turk Wharton’s absence, plus what to make of the new secondary additions

The Carolina Panthers made significant additions to the defensive side of the ball this offseason. Seeing them in action along with the young defenders will be a top storyline to watch this week at OTAs.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 25

The Biggest Trap Game the Carolina Panthers Must Avoid in 2026

The Carolina Panthers schedule is notably hard; it's the schedule of a division champion after all. The Panthers have no shortage of litmus tests against proven teams such as the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, and many others.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 25

Carolina Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection Heading Into OTAs

The Carolina Panthers will embark on OTAs this week. During that time, plenty of roster hopefuls will be making their case to make the final 53 when the preseason ends.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 25

The 5 Carolina Panthers UDFAs Who Actually Matter at OTAs

At one point or another, the Carolina Panthers signed 13 undrafted free agents this offseason. Following the conclusion of another well-regarded draft, the Panthers quickly went to work to shore up any other weaknesses and grab valuable players who were overlooked.

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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.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 24

Najee Harris, Antonio Gibson, Taysom Hill, Among NFL Stars Panthers Should Still Pursue

The Carolina Panthers have had a monster offseason, undeniably their best in the Bryce Young-Dave Canales era. There's still more that can be added, though.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 24

5 Free Agents We Can't Believe the Panthers Haven't Signed Yet

The Carolina Panthers don't have a ton of money leftover after spending quite a lot in free agency. Still, there is some, and the Panthers can always free up more with a handful of moves.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 23

How Panthers Can Establish Themselves as the Cream of the NFC South Crop

Over the last four weeks, the National Football League conducted its annual draft and announced its schedule for the 2026 season. Most teams are now in the midst of their OTAs as the pursuit for an appearance in Super Bowl LXI continues.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 23

Carolina Panthers Earn High Grade That Should Be Higher For Offseason Work

The Carolina Panthers begin their series of OTA offseason workouts next Tuesday. Dave Canales’s club comes off a playoff appearance in 2025, having captured the NFC South with an 8-9 record.

Jeremy Chinn News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 23

Panthers May Want to Consider Reunion Trade for Raiders S Jeremy Chinn

It's hard to say why Jeremy Chinn fell out of favor with the Carolina Panthers, and with Ejiro Evero. He was excellent in his rookie season, but his usage slowly declined, especially when Evero got into town.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 22

Why It's Now or Never For Panthers QB Bryce Young

Bryce Young has steadily progressed as an NFL quarterback every season of his career, and now he is heading into 2026 under more pressure than any QB not named Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 22

The 4 Carolina Panthers Facing Make-or-Break Seasons in 2026

It's a big, important season for the Carolina Panthers. They're at a crossroads. After the rebuild successfully brought them a division title, they now have to prove they can compete at a higher level.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / May 22

Panthers' Derrick Brown has wild theory about Bryce Young criticisms

The long-term future of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young continues to spark discussions among media personalities and some NFL executives who reportedly believe

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NFL insider shares why Ravens' Lamar Jackson will 'most likely' be traded soon

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 22

1 Panthers rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

If the Carolina Panthers are going to have another good season, they will likely need quarterback Bryce Young to make improvements. Plus, they’ll need some help from the young guys.

Alvin Kamara News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 22

Panthers Should Absolutely Pay Proposed Trade Cost for Saints' Alvin Kamara

The Carolina Panthers want to be a run-first club. There's just one problem with that. The running game isn't that strong. It wasn't that strong last year, posting an EPA per play of -0.06 after Week 10.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Carolina Panthers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Montrell Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20

Panthers Waived RB Montrell Johnson From IR With Settlement

The Carolina Panthers have waived RB Montrell Johnson from injured reserve with a settlement, per the NFL transaction wire. Johnson, 23, began his career at Louisiana in 2021 before transferring to Florida the following season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 19

Panthers Have Two Players Revert To Injured Reserve

According to Mike Kaye, Panthers TE Bryce Pierre and RB Montrell Johnson reverted to the team’s injured reserve on Tuesday. Both players were waived with injury designations on Monday and passed through waivers unclaimed. Johnson, 23, began his collegiate career at Louisiana in 2021 before transferring to Florida the following season.