Carolina Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Luke Kuechly News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

The Panthers May Have Found Something They Haven't Had Since Luke Kuechly

I had to read this quote twice. After Devin Lloyd's game against Atlanta, Dave Canales said, “I don't know if I've seen a better performance out of a linebacker in 17 years of coaching in the NFL.” That's a lot to say about anybody, especially a guy playing his second game for your team.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Bryce Young Is Doing One Thing Far More Often in 2026, and the Panthers’ Offense Is Thriving

Bryce Young has the Carolina Panthers’ offense humming through four games, and the biggest change from a year ago is where his passes are going. The quarterback who led the NFL in passing yards entering Week 5 is throwing the ball down the field far more often.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

NFL Tier Rankings Put Just 1 NFC South Team in Contention for Panthers' Title

Coming off a much-needed Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions, the Carolina Panthers are riding high during the bye week and are atop the NFC South standings.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 10

The Panthers Have a Hidden Advantage That Could Decide the NFC South

I really didn't think I'd be talking about the Panthers winning the NFC South four games into the season. After Chicago put 59 points on Carolina in Week 1, I was more worried about how bad things might get if that was what the Panthers were going to look like every week.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Panthers Linked to Eagles CB Stuck on Special Teams to Fill an Immediate Need in Coverage

The Carolina Panthers reached their bye in first place in the NFC South and with both starting corners on injured reserve. The second part is going to be tested.

Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / October 9

Bryce Young’s impressive start through four weeks has given the Panthers a lot to think about over the bye

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has put together one of the best first months in the NFL, and the fifth-year option only buys the front office so much time before a pricey decision arrives.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

The Panthers Don't Have an Identity — And That Might Be Their Biggest Strength

I feel like I've asked the same question about the Panthers every week this season: What exactly is this team? After Chicago put 59 points on them in Week 1, I thought I knew, and it wasn't good.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

New NFL Mock Draft Spells Doom For 2 Key Panthers Players

While the Carolina Panthers are coming off their biggest win of the season, beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football and improving to 2-2, the NFL Draft looms large.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Four Winners, Three Losers From Panthers' First Month of the Season: Bryce Young's Soaring Stock

The Carolina Panthers are entering their bye week in Week 5 with a ton of momentum. The team just knocked off the Detroit Lions in Week 4, and they’re in a good spot at the top of the NFC South.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

Theres a Dark Side to the Panthers' Sudden Offensive Success

Despite the Carolina Panthers starting the season 2-2 and entering their bye week, there's been one aspect of the team that has been nothing short of elite.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

Panthers’ TE Group Has Been Shockingly Good. Here’s Why

Just in case it has gone unnoticed, the Carolina Panthers’ offense is alive and extremely well. Granted, Dave Canales’s team has split its first four games.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

Bryce Young Reveals the Mindset That Saved His Panthers Career

Bryce Young was getting criticized before he was even a Panther. Carolina traded DJ Moore and a bunch of draft picks to Chicago just to move from No. 9 to No.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 9

4 Problems the Panthers Can't Ignore During Their Week 5 Bye

I complained about this Week 5 bye as soon as the schedule came out. Four games and then a week off just seemed way too early, especially knowing Carolina would have to play the rest of the season without another break.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Grading Each Panthers' Rookie So Far as Carolina Enjoys Week 5 Bye

The Carolina Panthers drafted several intriguing players in 2026. Unfortunately, pretty much all of those players have had some real ups and downs already in their careers.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Exclusive: Field Yates draws eye-opening lesson in QB development from Bryce Young’s rapid rise in 2026

The Carolina Panthers are watching quarterback Bryce Young elevating himself into a better position. Young even overheard “MVP!” chants during Carolina’s 32-26 home win over the Detroit Lions Sunday.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

Panthers' NFC South Odds Just Took a Turn Nobody Saw Coming

If you had told me after Week 1 that the Panthers would have the best odds to win the NFC South a few weeks later, I probably would've asked what you were watching.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

Bryce Young Just Revealed What's Really Changed for Him in Carolina

I've been trying to figure out what's different about Bryce Young this season. I know part of the answer is pretty simple. He's in his fourth year, he's gotten better, and we're finally starting to see some of the things Carolina thought it was getting when it drafted him No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

The Carolina Panthers' 2-2 Record Might Be Lying to Us

I don't know what to make of this Panthers team, and I thought I did after Week 1. Carolina gave up 59 points and 552 yards to Chicago, including 291 on the ground.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

Panthers Make Huge Leap in Latest NFL Power Rankings, But There’s Bad News

NFL power rankings are what they are. There are numerous versions from thousands of writers and media members. They can be a good gauge of how a team is faring during the season, and are certainly highly subjective.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

Time to Highlight the Ridiculous Nature of Bryce Young's Panthers Turnaround

The results are in and the signs are very positive. Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report handed out his quarterback grades for Week 4. He deservedly gave the Carolina Panthers’ field general an “A,” and also spoke of just how far the former University of Alabama quarterback has come in a relatively short time.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Grading Each Panthers' Position Group So Far as Carolina Prepares for Bye Week

The Carolina Panthers are entering their bye week at the perfect time. The team picked up some positive momentum with a big win over the Detroit Lions last weekend, and this bye will allow them to get a little healthier.

Carolina Panthers News / HITC / October 7

‘You guys buried him’ – Carolina Panthers star owed an apology by a lot of people, says Robert Griffin III

Robert Griffin III has been praising the development of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young recently. Young was the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, but he perhaps did not reach the heights many expected during the beginning of his professional career.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Panthers Signing Two Players To Practice Squad

Per Mike Kaye, the Panthers are planning to sign LB Nick Hampton and CB Marco Wilson to their practice squad. Hampton, 26, was a fifth-round pick by the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Appalachian State.