While the Carolina Panthers seem to be comfortable with Bryce Young, they need to build around him and the defense in the draft. And here is the Panthers’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator after the NFL Combine.
The Seattle Seahawks did not franchise tag Kenneth Walker yesterday. They are also highly unlikely to re-sign him following his Super Bowl MVP performance.
The Carolina Panthers have given A'Shawn Robinson permission to seek a trade. Though it's probably not nearly this black-and-white, that usually means they're going to end up cutting him at some point.
The Arizona Cardinals plan to release Kyler Murray next week if they can't find a trade partner, which they likely will not with his contract. The Carolina Panthers are in the market for a new backup quarterback.
Free agency is just around the corner, and the Carolina Panthers will almost certainly have a new one-two punch at running back in 2026. Veteran free agent
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
For the second time in four years, no team in the NFC South finished with a winning record. In 2022, it was the 8-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers that walked away with a division title.
One of the several things the Carolina Panthers need to do this offseason is identify someone they can trust to come in and be the starting left tackle for a year while Ikem Ekwonu is on the shelf.
The NFL draft is inching closer and closer, with the scouting combine taking place this past weekend. With only 51 days left until the draft, mocks are
The Carolina Panthers are expected to have an active offseason after taking a big step forward in 2025. Carolina won the NFC South and made the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq was one of the highlights of the NFL Scouting Combine, testing extremely well and showing elite athleticism for a tight end. The Carolina Panthers are in the market for a tight end at the moment, due to the lack of consistent production from that position in the last few years.
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.
The Carolina Panthers currently do not have anyone on the roster who can play center. Cade Mays, arguably both their best center and most important free agent, may not be back.
Despite getting the Carolina Panthers to the postseason for the first time in eight years, head coach Dave Canales will have no trouble showing his team there is plenty of room for improvement.
The Carolina Panthers are no longer irrelevant. An 8–9 finish, a playoff berth, and a competitive postseason showing against the Los Angeles Rams showed legitimate progress.
Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the Panthers could sign WR Jalen Coker to a contract extension this offseason. Coker is scheduled to be an exclusive rights restricted free agent this offseason, as he signed a two-year deal with Carolina when getting promoted from the practice squad in 2024.
Last offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan made a somewhat surprising move during free agency. The team inked running back Rico Dowdle, a 1,000-plus yard rusher with the Dallas Cowboys, to a one-year deal.
The Carolina Panthers have built a run-first offense. Head coach Dave Canales prefers to keep Bryce Young out of dangerous downs, so the team has committed to running the ball a lot, including on third downs.
The Carolina Panthers need a stopgap solution at left tackle, and the Kansas City Chiefs may have just released the ideal one. Jawaan Taylor got too costly for his production, so the Chiefs cut him before free agency began.
The NFL Combine is over, so the Carolina Panthers have now had their opportunity to meet with and scout potential draft targets. They spoke with a ton of players and watched the athletic performances of others who might end up wearing the black and blue.
Dave Canales took over as Carolina Panthers’ head coach in 2024. He inherited a 2-15 team and after losing seven of his first games, the club wound up improving by three games in the victory column via a 5-12 record.
The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 offseason in a fascinating position. After making the playoffs, and having a chance to defeat the Los Angeles Rams.
The Carolina Panthers have an asset in quarterback Andy Dalton, who could emerge as a solid trade candidate for a team needing a backup. However, according to Panthers general manager Dan Morgan, any potential move would ultimately depend on Dalton’s interest in the situation.
Bryce Young is locked in as the Panthers’ starting quarterback for 2026, but the team may have a new second-stringer next season. Backup Andy Dalton is generating trade interest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bryce Young is still viewed as the Carolina Panthers’ QB1, but there’s uncertainty behind him on the depth chart. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton has a year left on his contract with Carolina, but he can expect some competition in the offseason for the chief backup role under center.
Dave Canales‘ work as the Buccaneers’ offensive play-caller in 2023 provided a springboard to a head coaching opportunity. The Panthers hired Canales after only one season of OC experience, and he has called plays throughout his Carolina tenure.