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Panthers vs. Cardinals: Hall of Fame Game Kicks Off the 2026 NFL Preseason

After months of anticipation, the wait is over. The NFL returns Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals square off in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, officially opening the 2026 preseason.

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Why Jalen Coker Should Be Ranked Higher Among NFL WRs

Talk about a bold endeavor? The fine folks at Bleacher Report have put together what they refer to as their “NFL 1000,” a ranking of the Top 1,000 players in the National Football League (in numerous aspects) according to their own scouting department (It should be noted that rookies are going to be graded separately).

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Four Carolina Panthers Crack Top 99 Defenders List for 2026

The Carolina Panthers have some real playmakers on defense, and they're getting deserved respect ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The Bleacher Report NFL scouting department annually releases its list of the top 1000 players in the league.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Pro Sports / August 5

Another Injury-Riddled NFL Team Is Being Linked To 'Electrical Substation' Theory As Damning Evidence Emerges During Training Camp

The 49ers substation theory refuses to die. A reporter covering another team just pointed out a striking similarity at a different practice facility. Danny Erb walked out of Carolina Panthers camp and noticed a massive electrical substation sitting directly across the tracks from the practice fields.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Why I'm Selling the Early Panthers Hype Around Xavier Legette

By all accounts, Xavier Legette is having a really good training camp. The Carolina Panthers have to be pretty pleased with his production, effort, and mental awareness.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Saahdiq Charles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Panthers Placed OL Saahdiq Charles On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers announced they have placed OL Saahdiq Charles on injured reserve with his calf injury. That rules out Charles for the rest of the season since it’s before roster cutdowns.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Panthers' Minor Roster Move Tells Us More than You Think

The Carolina Panthers have seemingly had one thing after another happen this offseason. In addition to seeing several players go down with injuries, the team got a surprise retirement announcement on Tuesday.

Jonathon Brooks News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Panthers' Hall of Fame Game Plans Hint at Jonathon Brooks' 2026 Role

The Carolina Panthers will have a different running back situation than they did in 2025. Last year, Rico Dowdle was the team's primary running back, and he ended with over 1,000 yards.

LaBryan Ray News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Panthers Move Swiftly After LaBryan Ray Retirement, Fill Spot with Needed Backup

The Carolina Panthers lost LaBryan Ray, who decided to retire early, from their defensive line depth. The line had already lost Tershawn Wharton, out for the foreseeable future, and Nic Scourton, out for the year.

Jake Curhan News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Panthers Signing OL Jake Curhan

According to Mike Kaye, the Panthers are filling their open roster spot by signing OL Jake Curhan. He spent time with the team last season in a depth role and overlapped with some of the coaching staff to start his career in Seattle. Curhan, 28, went undrafted out of California in 2021 before catching on with the Seahawks.

Luke Kuechly News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Panthers’ Greg Olsen reveals Luke Kuechly’s biggest concern before Hall of Fame induction

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the class of 2026, and it should come as no surprise.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Panthers Predicted to Repeat as NFC South Champions Due to Unexpected Reason

The Carolina Panthers had a good season in 2025, but there's plenty of room for improvement. The team won the NFC South, but that had more to do with the division being bad than the Panthers being elite.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

The Panthers You Should (and Should Not) Prioritize in Fantasy Football Drafts

By now, it's fully fantasy football season. Even those waiting for injuries to pass in camp are drafting pretty soon, and that means it's good to start looking at which Carolina Panthers ought to be on your radar as a fantasy manager.

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LaBryan Ray News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Unexpected Retirement Gives Panthers Rookie Clear Path to 53-Man Roster Spot

The Carolina Panthers were thrown a curveball when LaBryan Ray decided to retire from the NFL a few weeks into training camp, but that also creates an opportunity for one of Carolina's rookies.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Panthers' Young Core Is Already Reshaping the Roster

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing for a big 2026 season. The team just won the NFC South, which probably accelerated the timeline. The good news is, the Panthers have plenty of young talent on the roster to make sure this success can be sustained.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Panthers Did Adequate Job Replacing Cade Mays, May Regret Letting Lions Sign Him

This offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan had several areas to address when it came to plugging some holes on the team. Two of those were on the offensive line.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Panthers' Underwhelming Tight End Room Gets Bad News on Tuesday

This has been a challenging training camp period for the Carolina Panthers. The team has seen several key players suffer injuries, and another player went down on Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Panthers' 10-Game Starter Suddenly Retires Ahead of 2026 Season

The Carolina Panthers have had an eventful training camp so far. Some players have starred, some have disappointed, some have gotten injured, and now, at least one is retiring.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

2 Panthers training camp battles fantasy football managers must have their eye on

Injuries haven’t been kind to the Carolina Panthers, including the season-ending loss of a rookie wide receiver. Also, a key defensive player went down.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 4

Overreactions from Carolina Panthers Training Camp Day 9

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up another injury-marred day of practice ahead of Thursday's preseason opener, the Hall of Fame Game. It was another good day for the team, but there are some things we're beginning to learn and, since it's still early, overreact to.

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The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Panthers have made a decision on Kenny Pickett

The Carolina Panthers will be going with Kenny Pickett as their starter under center when they take on the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday’s preseason Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Bryce Young News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

No 2026 Extension Expected Between Panthers, QB Bryce Young

The question of whether or not the Panthers will extend Bryce Young in 2026 has lingered throughout the offseason. While the matter has been discussed internally, it increasingly appears as though no long-term commitment will be made until at least next spring.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Panthers, CB Michael Jackson Have Not Discussed Extension

In August 2024, the Panthers traded for Michael Jackson. That proved to be a worthwhile move, considering the value the veteran cornerback has provided since.