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The Carolina Panthers' latest Hall of Famer is linebacker Luke Kuechly, who is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer, after being officially announced as a second-ballot Hall of Famer at the 2026 NFL Honors.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 21

Bryce Young’s History Against All Teams on Panthers’ 2026 Schedule

After three seasons, Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Bryce Young has displayed both inconsistency and resiliency. He’s played in a total of 46 regular-season games—making 44 starts in three NFL seasons—and owns a 14-30 record as a starter. He comes off his best year to date, hitting on 63.6 percent of his throws for 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 21

The Absolute Dream Scenario For the Carolina Panthers 2026 Season

The Carolina Panthers have the highest expectations in the Bryce Young era entering the 2026 season, building a team with players who have shown they can impact winning in the NFL, and a different, improved culture in the building.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

Carolina Panthers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 21

Individual Game Odds Suggest Brutal Season for Panthers, But It Won't Matter

The Carolina Panthers weren't favored in many contests last year, and that was for good reason. This year, though, they're the defending NFC South champs who took the Los Angeles Rams to the wire and have a retooled and reinvigorated roster.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 21

The Carolina Panthers Still Haven't Given Bryce Young Any Help

When the Carolina Panthers drafted Bryce Young, they had to gut the team, in assets and by trading DJ Moore, to get him. It left his offense in pretty brutal shape, as the marquee free agent signings the front office made to build an offense that only needed a solid QB proved to be utterly horrible.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 21

A Minor (or No) Increase in Wins Would Still Be Huge Growth for Panthers

Prepare yourself for a shock. All kidding aside, here are another set of predictions for the Carolina Panthers exactly one week after the 2026 NFL schedule was released.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 21

Why the Panthers Must Still Be Considered the Team to Beat in NFC South

Now that the 2026 NFL schedule has been released, it’s time for many people to make plans for the upcoming football season. For the reigning NFC South champion Carolina Panthers, they will have to be a little more ready for prime time than in recent seasons.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

NFC Notes: Dave Canales, Tyler Shough, Jordyn Tyson, Panthers, Saints

The Panthers are set to play in three prime-time games in 2026, including Week 4 against the Lions on Sunday Night Football, Week 8 at the Packers on Thursday Night Football, and Week 12 against the Buccaneers for Monday Night Football.

Montrell Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20

Panthers Waived RB Montrell Johnson From IR With Settlement

The Carolina Panthers have waived RB Montrell Johnson from injured reserve with a settlement, per the NFL transaction wire. Johnson, 23, began his career at Louisiana in 2021 before transferring to Florida the following season.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 20

Panthers-Bears Could Be One Of the Best NFL Week-One Matchups

The Carolina Panthers start their season with one of the toughest matchups on the entire schedule, facing the Chicago Bears in Week One of the NFL season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 19

Panthers Have Two Players Revert To Injured Reserve

According to Mike Kaye, Panthers TE Bryce Pierre and RB Montrell Johnson reverted to the team’s injured reserve on Tuesday. Both players were waived with injury designations on Monday and passed through waivers unclaimed. Johnson, 23, began his collegiate career at Louisiana in 2021 before transferring to Florida the following season.

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Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / May 19

Former Panthers QB Steve Beuerlein believes team can be ‘a factor in the NFC’

Steve Beuerlein would love to see the Carolina Panthers do some big things in 2026. The former Panthers QB recently spoke to On3 about his outlook on the team this upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 19

Carolina Panthers Rough Slate Won't Bury Them in NFC South

The Carolina Panthers have the schedule of a conference champion, with a ton of games against teams with realistic playoff aspirations this season, and not seeing many teams that are projected to be more focused on the NFL Draft than on the end of the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 19

Panthers Schedule Isn't That Much Harder Than NFC South Foes

The Carolina Panthers' schedule is filled with tough tests throughout the season, facing off against teams trying to return to the playoffs and hopefuls who are looking to get back in.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 19

Why the Panthers Haven't Signed Darren Waller or Deebo Samuel

The Carolina Panthers were exceptionally active in the first wave of free agency, signing John Metchie, Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Kenny Pickett, and Rasheed Walker.

Tershawn Wharton News / HITC / May 19

Panthers defender Tershawn Wharton recovering following offseason neck surgery

Tershawn Wharton’s recovery has already become one of the Carolina Panthers’ most important summer storylines. The defensive lineman is expected to begin training camp on the PUP list after undergoing offseason neck surgery, which immediately changes the pressure around Carolina’s defensive front.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / May 19

ESPN analyst’s projections for Carolina Panthers’ offense heavily disrespect the impact Chris Brazzell II will have in 2026

The Carolina Panthers have big plans for rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II and what he can bring to the team’s passing game, but one ESPN analyst isn’t projecting big things for the team’s new weapon.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / May 19

3 Offseason Questions Still Looming for the Carolina Panthers

With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 19

Jim Caldwell No Longer On Panthers’ Staff

The Panthers have parted ways with senior advisor/assistant Jim Caldwell, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. He was first hired in 2023 by then-head coach Frank Reich, reuniting the pair after working together in Indianapolis from 2006 to 2011.

Jim Caldwell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 18

Jim Caldwell no longer on Panthers staff entering 2026 season

The Carolina Panthers are looking to prove 2025 was no fluke and reach the playoffs once again in 2026. But now they’ll have to do so without a veteran voice helping give guidance.

Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / May 18

‘Fun team to watch’ — Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales breaks down the 2026 schedule and various advantages

The Carolina Panthers official 2026 regular season schedule was released last Thursday and head coach Dave Canales took the time to break down the advantages of the upcoming slate with reporters on Monday.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Carolina Panthers linked to free agent weapon who checks every box general manager Dan Morgan previously laid out

The Carolina Panthers opted out of adding any tight end to the offense this offseason and one free agent still remains on the market that could fit Dan Morgan’s desired option.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / May 16

Carolina Panthers 2026 schedule: CBS Sports reveals one good, bad thing for upcoming season

As the Carolina Panthers look to follow up last year’s playoff appearance, they’ll hope Bryce Young and the offense continue to improve. While looking at the 2026 schedule, though, CBS Sports’ John Breech pointed out some good and bad things ahead of the upcoming season.