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Most of the moves that the Carolina Panthers front office made this past offseason have paid off. There are exceptions to the rule, though - and the Tershawn Wharton signing has yet to really deliver like they would have hoped.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 13

Analyst points to 'stagnant' design for Carolina Panthers' passing game

There's no denying that when Bryce Young is at his best he's a special quarterback. Young has torched the league's top scoring defense and it's No. 1 passing defense over the last month and has put in strong halves against Dallas, Miami and Arizona.

Isaiah Simmons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Panthers Elevate LB Isaiah Simmons To Active Roster

The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that they’ve elevated linebacker Isaiah Simmons to their active roster for Week 15’s game. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.

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Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 13

Panthers playmaker predicted to disappoint vs. Saints through no fault of his own

The first time that the Carolina Panthers faced the New Orleans Saints earlier this year they changed things up defensively. Rather than allow Rico Dowdle to roll over them as he had Carolina's last few opponents, they loaded up against him and effectively dared Bryce Young to beat them.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 13

Carolina Panthers rookie earns spot among NFL's top wide receivers for Week 15

The Carolina Panthers face a big test over the next four weeks. For the first time in almost a decade, they're playing meaningful football in December with a real chance to earn a playoff spot.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 13

Why rematch with rivals is a must-win game for the Carolina Panthers

Things have taken a dramatic term in the NFC South. On Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squandered a 14-point fourth quarter lead and fell to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-28.

Todd Bowles News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 13

Bucs HC Todd Bowles appears to diss Panthers ahead of heated divisional race

The Carolina Panthers are now officially in the driver's seat for the NFC South title. Should they beat the New Orleans Saints this week, which the odds suggest is very plausible, the Panthers would need to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just once in the final two meetings (Weeks 16 and 18).

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 12

NFL pundit breaks down why Carolina Panthers could make surprise Super Bowl run

The 2025 NFL season has been defined by surprises and upended expectations. It's a year for upsets, upstarts and wacky finishes that nobody could have predicted coming in.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

How Carolina Can Make the Playoffs: Scenarios, Ties, and Wild Cards

For the first time since the Cam Newton era, the Carolina Panthers are in control of their own destiny this late in the season. A Thursday night collapse by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, thanks to the Falcons, has put Carolina firmly in the NFC South driver’s seat.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Jaycee Horn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn will play vs. Saints after clearing concussion protocol

The Carolina Panthers may have turned a corner during the 2025 season. Carolina is 7-6 heading into Week 15 and they are still alive in the NFC playoff picture.

Dave Canales News / LWOSports.com / December 12

The Path to 2026 Playoff Contention: Dave Canales and the Panthers Look to Seize Opportunity

The Carolina Panthers, a team that has endured years of rebuilding and uncertainty, find themselves in an unexpected position in December: leading the NFC South for the playoffs.

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David Moore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 12

Panthers Designating WR David Moore To Return From IR Next Week

Panthers HC Dave Canales said they will designate WR David Moore from injured reserve next week, per Joseph Person. This will open Moore’s 21-day window

Bryce Young News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

The Panthers Should Treat Bryce Young as a Bridge QB Before a Big Payday

The Carolina Panthers are approaching a franchise-defining decision with Bryce Young. With the former No. 1 pick eligible for both a contract extension and his 5th-year option, the debate around his value has become one of the most polarizing discussions in the NFL.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 12

ESPN predicts Carolina Panthers pick Georgia 'tone-setter' in 2026 NFL draft

There's no question that the Carolina Panthers need to improve their pass rush rotation this coming offseason. However, the truth is that their defense could still use help at all three levels.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 12

Carolina Panthers' fatal flaw points to front office's biggest offseason failure

Thanks to Tampa's loss to Atlanta last night, the Carolina Panthers woke up today to find themselves in first place in the NFC South. That means if the season were to end right now, they would be hosting the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs at Bank of America Stadium.

Jaycee Horn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Panthers’ Jaycee Horn upgraded on injury report before Saints game

The Carolina Panthers had a perfect Thursday practice, with all injured players fully participating before the Week 15 games versus the New Orleans Saints.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / December 11

NFL executive, coach sound alarms about potential Bryce Young extension

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Carolina Panthers News / The Spun / December 11

Cam Newton Accuses The NFL Of Disrespect, 'Slap To My Face'

Former Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton believes a certain NFL team slapped him in the face this week - figuratively speaking, of course. Newton, a three-time Pro Bowler and former Offensive Rookie of the year, had 32,382 passing yards, 5,628 rushing yards and 269 total touchdowns during his career.

Dave Canales News / Field Level Media / December 11

Panthers' Dave Canales sees Saints game as 'championship opportunity'

The Carolina Panthers had a very productive bye week. While they were resting and recharging for the final four games of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were losing to the New Orleans Saints and dropping into a tie with the Panthers (7-6) for first place in the NFC South.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / December 8