Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers’ Bryce Young is wiping slate clean before crucial Week 18 game vs. Bucs

The Carolina Panthers had a chance to win the NFC South on Sunday. They had a tall task in taking on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. However, they have shown the ability to take down some good teams, especially when quarterback Bryce Young turns things on in the fourth quarter.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28

NFC Notes: Dave Canales, Taylor Moton, Buccaneers, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles spoke about the debut that OC Josh Grizzard has had with the team’s offense this season. “You’ve got to constantly adjust as a coordinator,” Bowles said, via Rick Stroud.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Bucs’ playoff hopes just got hit with a potentially cruel twist that has nothing to do with losing to the Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneerscontinued their extremely underwhelming stretch of play over the last two months, losing to the Miami Dolphins 20-17. The loss dropped the Bucs to 7-9 on the season and assured them of a losing record for the regular season.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders suffered broken ankle during loss to Seahawks

The Carolina Panthers lost another offensive starter in Week 17. Tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, who went down early in the game, has suffered a season-ending broken ankle.

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Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Panthers bizarrely go into the victory formation while losing

The Carolina Panthers forgot the “victory” part of the victory formation during this weekend’s game. Carolina faced off on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Dave Canales News / 5 GOATs / December 28

Ja’Tavion Sanders injury update: Dave Canales reveals Panthers TE broke ankle vs. Seahawks

A serious-looking injury for Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has been confirmed as such. Sanders suffered a broken ankle, according to head coach Dave Canales.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28

Panthers TE JT Sanders Undergoing Surgery For Broken Ankle

Panthers HC Dave Canales announced after Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks that TE JT Sanders will undergo surgery for a broken. Sanders, 22, was first-team All-Big 12 in 2022 and 2023, and he set a school record at Texas for receiving yards by a tight end in 2023 with 682 yards.

Jaycee Horn News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Jaycee Horn may have cost the Carolina Panthers the NFC South

The Carolina Panthers endured an ugly home loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The 27-10 final score doesn't indicate how close it was, but this was a seven-point game midway through the fourth and a tie game at halftime.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Studs and duds from Panthers' ugly loss to Seahawks in home finale

The Carolina Panthers had a chance to do something this week. If nothing else, they could've really shown that they're legit even in a loss. There's no shame in losing to the Seattle Seahawks.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Carolina Panthers major takeaways from frustrating loss to Seahawks

The Carolina Panthers blew a golden opportunity. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing, the Panthers turned in maybe the worst offensive game they've had in some time.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers lose key pass-catcher to injury on first play vs. Seahawks

The Carolina Panthers are fighting for a playoff spot in Week 17 as they take on the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, it appears the team may have lost a top pass catcher on the first play of the game due to an injury.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Tetairoa McMillan active, Carolina Panthers rule out 5 others vs. Seattle Seahawks

It's a good thing that these Carolina Panthers tend to play up to their opponents, because they're going to need all the moxy that they can get today against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Tetairoa McMillan News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Tetairoa McMillan Injury Update: Panthers Star Rookie Could Miss Week 17 (Illness)

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan popped up on the injury report at the very last second with an illness. According to the team’s official report, the first-round pick is questionable for today’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks.

Isaiah Simmons News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Ex-first round NFL draft pick could be factor for Panthers against Seahawks

He was the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. University of Clemson defender Isaiah Simmons was highly regarded as a top prospect who could line up at various spots.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers sign former 1st-round pick to active roster

The Carolina Panthers finalized a strategic roster change ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, officially signing former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad to the active roster.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Why Chuba Hubbard may be better play than Rico Dowdle against Seahawks

ESPN’s preview for Week 17 includes all kind of information regarding every game. Later today, the Seattle Seahawks take on the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Carolina Panthers defensive front-seven suffers another season-ending blow

A season ago, no team in the league allowed more total yards, more rushing yards, and more points than the Carolina Panthers. This offseason, general manager Dan Morgan was pretty busy adding talent to the defense via free agency and the NFL draft.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27

Panthers Sign Isaiah Simmons To Active Roster, Place Trevin Wallace On IR

Isaiah Simmons is set to finish the season on Carolina’s active roster. The former top-10 pick has been signed from the Panthers’ practice squad, per a team announcement.

Derrick Brown News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Derrick Brown’s Pro Bowl Snub is Just the Motivation Panthers Need Against the Seahawks

In a league that doesn’t have a huge separation between good and great players, athletes are always looking for ways to push themselves to the next level.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Jaycee Horn: Panthers’ Lone Pro Bowler

The Panthers have just one Pro Bowl selection this season, and so congratulations to Jaycee Horn on earning that honor. The fifth-year cornerback out of South Carolina is second in the NFL with five interceptions and has helped lead a Carolina defense that ranks seventh in interceptions.

Trevin Wallace News / Field Level Media / December 26