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Panthers find themselves first in line to potentially add a difference-maker to the defense after sitting out during the NFL trade deadline

As expected, Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan played it safe on Tuesday when the NFL trade deadline expired and elected not to make a deal, despite speculation that the team would look to add some additional pieces to the roster after a 5-4 start to the season.

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NFL insider has one trade he wishes Panthers would've made

The Carolina Panthers did nothing at the trade deadline yesterday, which is a bit of a surprise. They had some expendable pieces, namely DJ Wonnum, Nick Scott, and Hunter Renfrow, that could've netted a few late-round draft picks.

Rico Dowdle News / Pro Football Talk / November 5

Rico Dowdle misses practice with a quad injury

The NFC's leading rusher did not practice on Wednesday. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was held out due to a quad injury. Dowdle is coming off a 25-carry, 130-yard game in last Sunday's 16-13 win over the Packers and has 735 yards on 131 carries this season.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

CBS Sports glaringly omits Tetairoa McMillan from midseason ROY race

A panel of 15 editors, writers and analysts from CBS Sports gave out their top three frontrunners in terms of the league’s major awards for 2025. Here, the topic is the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

No trades means that Panthers have utmost confidence in Dave Canales

The Carolina Panthers appear to have a plan, and it began in 2024 with Dan Morgan being elevated to president of football operations and general manager.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

Panthers address major hole with mid-round pick in latest NFL mock draft

The Carolina Panthers are expected to land somewhere in the middle of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft based on how they have performed for the first part of the season.

Chuba Hubbard News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

Chuba Hubbard named big loser of NFL trade deadline after Panthers stand pat

While it was never all that realistic, the Carolina Panthers opted not to trade Chuba Hubbard before yesterday's NFL trade deadline. The running back has lost his starting job and his future now seems totally up in the air, but he was not moved at the deadline.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

Analyst calls Bryce Young an 'impediment' to Panthers success

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young hasn't lost a start in over a month. Since a tough trip to New England, Young is unbeaten at home and on the road, the latter of which is a huge development.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

Dave Canales reveals what he loves about late-blooming star RB Rico Dowdle

The Carolina Panthers are 4-1 in their last five outings after dropping three of their first four contests. The club is coming of a surprising 16-13 victory over the first-place Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 5

Only one rookie WR is out-producing Tetairoa McMillan halfway through NFL season

He has been the Carolina Panthers’ most productive pass-catcher this season, and it really isn’t close. Back in April, general manager Dan Morgan defied some common assumptions and used the eighth overall pick in the draft on a wide receiver instead of a much-needed pass rusher.

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Rico Dowdle News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 4

Rico Dowdle gives Panthers extra credit in NFL midseason report card

The Carolina Panthers are catching more attention after their biggest win of the season in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. The Panthers are sitting at 5-4 halfway through the season, which is why The Athletic gave the team an "A-" in their midseason grades.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 4

Why the Panthers didn't join the NFL trade deadline frenzy

Last year, the Carolina Panthers made a few trades, parting ways with Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo, namely. This year, they've done nothing. Huge names, like Quinnen Williams, Sauce Gardner, Jaelan Phillips, and Jakobi Meyers all got moved, but the Panthers pretty much sat this one out.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / November 4

Carolina Panthers release QB Hendon Hooker from practice squad

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers released quarterback Hendon Hooker from their practice squad, per ProFootballTalk. The Panthers also released offensive tackle Michael Tarquin and linebacker Carlos Basham from their practice squad Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Panthers Add Three, Cut Three From Practice Squad, Including QB Hendon Hooker

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed OL Ja’Tyre Carter, RB DeeJay Dallas and S Israel Mukuamu to the practice squad. To make room, the Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Keegan-Michael Key had the perfect reaction to Rico Dowdle’s TD celebration

Keegan-Michael Key thinks he owes Rico Dowdle an apology. Key reacted after Dowdle was flagged for doing a famous celebration inspired by a “Key & Peele” sketch.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Panthers' offseason addition joined elite company with his play the last two weeks and has been a key part of the defensive turnaround

This time last season, the Carolina Panthers were fielding one of the worst defensive units, not only in franchise history, but ranking among some of the worst defensive units in NFL history.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 3