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Panthers Snap Counts Show Akayleb Evans' Every-Down Role Needs Rethinking Before the Eagles

The bye could not have landed at a better time for the Carolina Panthers’ cornerback room. Akayleb Evans, a special teams regular before Week 4, played every one of the Panthers’ 71 defensive snaps in the 32-26 win over the Lions, and Detroit went looking for him all night.

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Dave Canales confirms the Panthers are opening the window to get some key veteran reinforcements back on the field

The Carolina Panthers took advantage of a much needed early bye week and will be getting some key players back at practice for the first time in months.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

5 Hail Mary Cornerback Moves Panthers Just Have to Consider Now

The Carolina Panthers badly need a cornerback. With Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson both out, special teamer Akayleb Evans got picked on badly by the Detroit Lions last time out.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Panthers' Power Ranking Spot, Super Bowl Odds Rise Despite Not Playing

The bye week was kind to the Carolina Panthers. Aside from a miraculous, stunning Tampa Bay Buccaneers win on Thursday, it went exactly to plan. The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons both lost, leaving the Panthers in first place.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QB rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

The Panthers Defense Makes Absolutely No Sense — And That's a Good Thing

I really don't know what to make of the Carolina Panthers' defense right now. There are times when I watch them and think they still have a long way to go, and then they'll turn around and make a play that completely changes the game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Carolina Panthers scored a big win in Week 5 without even playing a game that gives the team a little more cushion

The Carolina Panthers are now firmly in first place of the NFC South coming out of the bye week following the results of Week 5’s games. The early bye week could not have come at a better time for the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

The Panthers Just Fixed a Problem That Haunted Them All Last Season

There were plenty of things I wanted to see change with the Panthers offense this season, but one of the biggest was pretty simple. I wanted to see some plays where it didn't feel like Carolina had to fight for every single yard.

Carolina Panthers News / EssentiallySports / October 11

'We Can’t Expect Patrick Mahomes': Panthers Legend Cam Newton Draws the Line on Bryce Young Expectations

The burden of turning the Carolina Panthers around has followed Bryce Young ever since the team drafted him first overall in 2023. But Cam Newton has some advice for anyone who is measuring Young against the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, believing that development takes time.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 11

Tetairoa McMillan's Most Impressive Stat So Far Isn't His 385 Receiving Yards

I thought I had pretty much said everything I needed to say about Tetairoa McMillan after what he did against Detroit. When a guy catches 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns, there really isn't much left to add.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Two Panthers' Offseason Additions Have to Be Better for Carolina After Bye Week

The Carolina Panthers made aggressive moves this offseason to build on their 2025 NFC South title. Linebacker Devin Lloyd and pass rusher Jaelan Phillips were the marquee signings, while other role players like Bobby Okereke and Darren Waller were also important additions.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 11

Nobody Drafted This Panthers Rookie & That Already Looks Like a Mistake

Coming into the season, Lee Hunter was the rookie defensive tackle I expected to be talking about. The Carolina Panthers took him with the 49th pick, and so far, he's given them plenty to feel good about.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 11

The Panthers Have Suddenly Become a Defensive Coordinator's Nightmare

I remember when the biggest question around Bryce Young was whether the Panthers had given him enough help. Actually, I feel like we've been asking that almost since the day Carolina drafted him.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 11

Bryce Young's Stunning Turnaround Just Reached a Level Nobody Expected

All-Pro? Yeah, I wasn't ready for that one. I've spent most of the last few weeks trying to figure out exactly how far I'm willing to go with Bryce Young.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 11

A Panthers Player Said He Had to Change His Life. Four Games Later, It's Working

I don't think Princely Umanmielen had a bad rookie season. He played in 16 games, had 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks, and for a rookie, that's not exactly something I'd be worried about.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

Bryce Young Has a Secret Weapon Nobody Is Talking About

If you asked me who Bryce Young's best target has been this season, I'd say Tetairoa McMillan. After watching him catch 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns against Detroit, I don't think I'd have to think about it very long.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Panthers Fill Biggest Offensive Hole With Oregon Star in Latest 2027 Mock Draft

The Carolina Panthers have to be content with how their 2026 season has gone so far. The team is entering their bye week with a 2-2 record and easily looks like the most complete team in the NFC South.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

Dave Canales Gave Up Something He Loved — It Might Be Saving the Panthers

When Dave Canales announced before the season that he was giving up play-calling to Brad Idzik, I thought I understood why. Let Idzik call the offense and give Canales more time to worry about everything else that comes with being a head coach.

Luke Kuechly News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

The Panthers May Have Found Something They Haven't Had Since Luke Kuechly

I had to read this quote twice. After Devin Lloyd's game against Atlanta, Dave Canales said, “I don't know if I've seen a better performance out of a linebacker in 17 years of coaching in the NFL.” That's a lot to say about anybody, especially a guy playing his second game for your team.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Bryce Young Is Doing One Thing Far More Often in 2026, and the Panthers’ Offense Is Thriving

Bryce Young has the Carolina Panthers’ offense humming through four games, and the biggest change from a year ago is where his passes are going. The quarterback who led the NFL in passing yards entering Week 5 is throwing the ball down the field far more often.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

NFL Tier Rankings Put Just 1 NFC South Team in Contention for Panthers' Title

Coming off a much-needed Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions, the Carolina Panthers are riding high during the bye week and are atop the NFC South standings.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

The Panthers Have a Hidden Advantage That Could Decide the NFC South

I really didn't think I'd be talking about the Panthers winning the NFC South four games into the season. After Chicago put 59 points on Carolina in Week 1, I was more worried about how bad things might get if that was what the Panthers were going to look like every week.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Panthers’ Taylor Moton, Tershawn Wharton Moving Toward Return

The Panthers have managed a 2-2 record despite a spate of early-season injuries. Carolina entered its bye week at .500 even with the losses of Jaycee Horn, Taylor Moton, Ikem Ekwonu, Michael Jackson, Jonathon Brooks, Nic Scourton and Tershawn Wharton.