Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

Panthers Named Trade Destination for $50 Million Weapon for Bryce Young

By the time the NFL draft is over and done, the Carolina Panthers will probably have a new tight end. They've been endlessly linked to Kenyon Sadiq in the first round, but they've also spent some top-30 visits on tight ends for later rounds, including Oscar Delp and Justin Joly.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 8

ESPN links ideal backup QB fit for the Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft – a selection that would break a franchise-long trend

The Carolina Panthers have been active ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft meeting with various quarterback prospects to be the long-term backup to Bryce Young and the ideal fit according to ESPN’s Ben Solak is in the team’s backyard.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

4 NFL Draft Mistakes the Panthers Cannot Afford to Make This Year

The NFL draft is a night full of mistakes, something the Carolina Panthers have learned well over the years. Every team will make some mistakes. This is about limiting those mistakes and ensuring they're not going to derail a budding team.

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 8

Panthers’ next pre-draft visit contradicts the approach head coach Dave Canales said he’s going to have heading into the 2026 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers are slated to have a pre-draft visit with Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor and here’s why it doesn’t make much sense based on everything head coach Dave Canales has said.

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

Carolina Panthers' Top-30 Visits Paint Clear Picture of NFL Draft Plans

The Carolina Panthers have been busy in the pre-draft process. GM Dan Morgan and company have been hard at work scouting potential prospects they'll take in a few weeks at the NFL draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

Carolina Panthers Urged to Make Blockbuster Trade for Top Prospect in NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL draft is a mere Patrick Mahomes days away. Yesterday, Enzo Flojo of ClutchPoints took aim at what Dave Canales’s team should be doing on the night of April 23 in Pittsburgh.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

4 Players Who Won’t Be on the Panthers Roster by Week 1

The Carolina Panthers have already made a slew of roster changes. Cade Mays, Austin Corbett, Rico Dowdle, and Christian Rozeboom are among the departures who will not be on the roster by Week 1.

Rashid Shaheed News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 8

Panthers Must Pivot to This Backup Plan After Missing Out On Rashid Shaheed

The Carolina Panthers were never really linked to Rashid Shaheed in free agency, largely because they seemingly had no money and Shaheed was always probably going to stay with the defending champions.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 7

Panthers Urged To Trade For Dexter Lawrence II to Give Derrick Brown a Compliment

In what’s usually one of the quieter times of the NFL offseason, a massive trade request hit the news as New York Giants standout defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II requested a trade from New York.

Daniel Jeremiah News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 7

Mina Kimes, Daniel Jeremiah Love One Prospect's Fit With the Panthers

The Carolina Panthers could go in almost any direction in the NFL draft. Now that they've shored up several parts of the roster, the Panthers can pick almost anyone with the 19th pick.

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 7

NFL Mock: Panthers Land Tackle Who Could Replace Ikem Ekwonu or Taylor Moton

The NFL League meetings took place just over a week ago, when staff members and coaches from all 32 teams gathered in Arizona to discuss the future of the NFL.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 7

Panthers Urged to Repeat Failed Draft Strategy From Last 2 NFL Drafts

The Carolina Panthers will almost certainly pick players who aren't NFL-ready yet in the draft. They did it with defensive tackle Cam'ron Jackson last year.