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Bryce Young News / Gridiron Heroics / April 14

Carolina Panthers News: Bryce Young’s 5th-Year Option Will Happen After Draft

The Carolina Panthers were one of the biggest surprise teams last season, winning the NFC South. One of the biggest players to improve was quarterback Bryce Young.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 14

3 Prospects the Panthers Should Probably Ignore in the NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers have their most important draft in front of them since taking Bryce Young first overall in 2023. Seeing how Carolina operated in

Bryce Young News / Field Level Media / April 14

Panthers yet to pick up Bryce Young's fifth-year option

President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan expects the Panthers to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young before the deadline next month.

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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?

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Dan Morgan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 14

Dan Morgan Sounds Like He Has a Plan For Panthers, And It's Not Kenyon Sadiq

Look up any Carolina Panthers mock draft and there's a good chance that it projects Kenyon Sadiq to the team at 19th overall. The logic is sound. He's the best tight end by far, and the Panthers have had a gaping hole there for years.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 14

How the Panthers Can Land A Star Edge Rusher Without Using the 19th Pick

You can never have too many edge rushers. At least, that's how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan, as well as others across the NFL, feels about it. This implies that, despite signing Jaelan Phillips, another edge will join the roster in the draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 14

Panthers May Smartly Double Down on WR Draft Plans, Insider Suggests

It certainly seems like the Carolina Panthers are going to spend an early pick on a pass-catcher. What if they spent two? CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner's mock draft suggests they will.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 14

Panthers 7-Round 2026 Mock Draft: Slight trade down gives Dan Morgan extra swings while still landing a top pass catcher

The Carolina Panthers haven’t been shy about revealing their intentions in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft and a run at other positions could allow the team to move back and still accomplish their goal.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 14

The Greatest First-Round Picks in Panthers History - The Ones Who Changed Everything

When the Carolina Panthers pick someone with the 19th pick this month, they'll be entering a pretty elite class of Panthers' first-round picks. There have certainly been busts (Vernon Butler, anyone), but the Panthers have actually done a generally good job in round one.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

From 'Serviceable' to Dangerous: Why the Panthers Defense Is One Step Away

In the NFL, it’s a well-known reality that defensive success is about 60/40 when it comes to players and scheme. While a good scheme puts players in position, they still have to make plays.

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 / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Panthers Support Bryce Young With Another Weapon In Latest Mock Draft

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their best season in years, and fans have every reason to scourge the web for a mock draft that would help the team take the next step in 2026.

Jaelan Phillips News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 13

Jaelan Phillips to Panthers One of the Worst FA Deals? Not So Fast

The Carolina Panthers adopted an incredibly aggressive approach in free agency for a couple of reasons. Conservativism cost them with Milton Williams last year, for one thing.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 13

NFL Mock Features Panthers Curveball That Might Just Be Brilliant

Now just 10 days away, the NFL Draft looms large over every team in the NFL, and certainly over the Carolina Panthers, who have some added pressure to nail this draft with how aggressive they were in free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 13

Panthers heavily linked to drafting a top pass catcher at No. 19 as multiple standout prospects emerge as ideal fits

The Carolina Panthers are hunting to add another top weapon for QB Bryce Young in the 2026 NFL Draft and will have to wait out the board before striking on their top option with the 19th overall pick in the first-round.

Carolina Panthers News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 11

2 Players Who Could Be First Round Draft Picks in 2026: Carolina Panthers Edition

For the first time since 2015, the Carolina Panthers won the NFC South. They went 8-9, losing immediately to the Los Angeles Rams 34-31 in the Wild Card round at home.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 11

Top WR Prospect Could be Hinting That He Wants Panthers to Draft Him.

Reviewing mock drafts, projections, and player fit analyses, the Carolina Panthers have been linked to a first-round prospect in nearly every position except quarterback.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 11

Panthers Should Be Able to Fill Major Defensive Need in First Round of NFL Draft by Staying at 19

One year after allowing the most total yards, rushing yards, touchdown passes, and points in the league, the Carolina Panthers took a step in the right direction on the defensive side of the football in 2025.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Panthers’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

Even though the Carolina Panthers were aggressive, they didn’t find everything in free agency. But they have plenty of options as they head into the draft.

Dave Canales News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

How Dave Canales and Brad Idzik Can Unlock the Carolina Panthers Offense in 2026

For the 2026 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers are making a quiet but important shift. Unlocking the Panthers’ offense in 2026 will be one of the Carolina Panthers’ biggest priorities this season, as Head Coach Dave Canales is handing over play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 9