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Panthers HC Dave Canales has one concern preparing for the Bears’ offense in Week 1 and it has nothing to do with Caleb Williams

Welcome to the start of game week with the Carolina Panthers set to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday to kick off their regular season, and Dave Canales already is expressing concern as he prepares for the Bears’ offense.

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Jonathon Brooks’ Latest Injury Update Raises Major Week 1 Concerns

While the Carolina Panthers would undoubtedly like to have Jonathon Brooks back on the field for their Week 1 matchup, they still need to be cautious with him.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 7

The Carolina Panthers' Defense Might Just Shock the NFL World in 2026

Just six days away from Carolina Panthers football, there are huge question marks about the potential of this roster. Carolina's theme for the offseason was aggression, putting their chips in the middle to acquire some of the best defensive talent on the free-agent market.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Panthers Replace Mike Jackson With Notre Dame Star in 2027 Mock Draft

The 2026 season is just about to start, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to begin thinking about 2027. The 2027 NFL Draft is predicted to be loaded with elite talent, so it’s not surprising that mock drafts are flying around like crazy.

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Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 7

What the Panthers Should Do When All Tackles are Healthy Again

The Carolina Panthers aren't sure when it will happen, but they anticipate having four starting tackles at some point this season. Right now, Monroe Freeling is on the right, and Rasheed Walker is on the left.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Panthers have a pressing salary cap issue to address and Dan Morgan has a few different moves he could make this week

The Carolina Panthers are currently over the salary cap limit heading into the regular season, meaning a move is on the way that will be worth watching out for later this week.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Panthers could have a surprise weapon waiting in the shadows depending on how Dave Canales plays his cards heading into Week 1

The Carolina Panthers made the smart decision to keep rookie quarterback Haynes King on the 53-man roster going into the season and the decision might mean more than it initially seems.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 7

Panthers' Offensive Will Have Growing Pains, But It Might Not Matter

The Carolina Panthers are very fortunate to have such a deep offensive line that two crushing injuries to starters haven't set them back all that much.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 6

4 Panthers Entering Make-or-Break Seasons In 2026

The Carolina Panthers are just about to start the 2026 season. There are some high expectations around Charlotte as the Panthers look to repeat as NFC South champions.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 6

4 Things That Have to Go Right for Panthers to Make the Playoffs

The Carolina Panthers surprised the football world in 2025. Almost nobody picked the Panthers to win the NFC South or make the playoffs, but that’s exactly what they did.

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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 / September 6

Panthers Owner David Tepper Could Be 'Getting Itchy' Waiting for Bryce Young's Leap

The Carolina Panthers are entering a pivotal season. The team has playoff aspirations once again, but how far they go depends on quarterback Bryce Young.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 6

6 Panthers in Make-or-Break Years not Named Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers are kind of in a make or break year. If they don't have success or suggest that success is really just around the corner, sweeping changes could be in order.

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Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Bryce Young fails to earn long-term deal and 2 other Panthers bold predictions for 2026 NFL season

The Carolina Panthers shocked the league in 2025, winning the NFC South at just 8-9 and reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2017 before falling 34-31 to the Rams in the wild-card round.

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / September 5

Dave Canales Just Revealed How the Carolina Panthers Will Unlock Tetairoa McMillan

During Tetairoa McMillan‘s rookie season, he already proved he could succeed with the Carolina Panthers as an outside traditional receiver. However, he also holds the key to Carolina’s offense expanding in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 5

Panthers Projected to Highlight Defense in 2027 NFL Draft

Week 1 of the college football season is underway. Teams are beginning their journeys towards bowl contention, the College Football Playoffs, or even a national title.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

3 Roster Decisions Panthers Could End Up Regretting in 2026

Last weekend, the Carolina Panthers put the finishing touches on their initial 53-man roster. For the most part, the roster looks like what we expected it to look like.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Drawing Trade Interest

Entering the third season of his four-year rookie contract, Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has drawn recent trade interest. The Panthers discussed Sanders with other teams before last Sunday’s cutdown deadline, a league source told Joseph Person of The Athletic.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 5

4 Roster Cuts the Carolina Panthers Will Quickly Regret

The Carolina Panthers trimmed their roster to 53 in a delayed decision last week. There were obviously some tough calls to make, as there always are. Some players got cut that the Panthers surely wanted to keep.

Chuba Hubbard News / TWSN / September 4

Chuba Hubbard Fantasy Football Impact from Recent News

There might not be a bigger riser in fantasy football drafts this summer than Jonathon Brooks. As a result, that has caused Chuba Hubbard to be a huge afterthought at this point. Brooks is the younger and more exciting running back who was a very good prospect, being drafted 46th overall back in the 2024 NFL Draft.