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Panthers’ 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

First came the Carolina Panthers hype for Bryce Young. Then the quarterback stumbled a bit. But there’s no doubt about his standing on the team. That’s not the case with other players, and here is the prediction for the Panthers’ 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season.

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Dear Panthers: Stop Messing Around and Just Start Darren Waller

As preseason and training camp are beginning to wind down, roster spots are being finalized, positional battles are being won, and guys are finding their roles.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 25

Carolina Panthers’ 53-Man Roster Projection After Blowout Win vs. Jaguars

The Carolina Panthers have one more week of preseason action to determine which players will and will not make the roster. The final cut day is looming, and it could be a painful one.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 25

Dave Canales May Have Just Hinted at Haynes King's Roster Status with Panthers

After practice on Monday, ahead of the final Carolina Panthers' joint practice and preseason game this week, Dave Canales offered a slew of updates on missing players.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 25

How the Panthers' Vaunted Secondary Stacks Up in NFL

The reigning NFC South champions will play their final preseason game of 2026 on Friday when they host the Houston Texans. It’s the lone home contest of the summer for Dave Canales’s club, who owns a 2-1 record in its first three summertime tilts.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

3 Biggest Holes Remaining on Panthers Roster Ahead of Final Preseason Game

The Carolina Panthers have much more talent on their roster than they did a year ago. The team exceeded expectations a year ago, winning the NFC South and giving the Los Angeles Rams a tough matchup in the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

8 Panthers Firmly On the Roster Bubble Heading Into Final Preseason Game

The Carolina Panthers are preparing to put the final touches on their roster for the 2026 season. Of course, there’s plenty that could still change over the next week.

Chuba Hubbard News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Panthers Provide Encouraging Health Update On Chuba Hubbard Ahead of Final Preseason Game

The Carolina Panthers have been without starting linebacker Chuba Hubbard for a couple of weeks now. Hubbard is currently nursing a hamstring injury. At the time, head coach Dave Canales said it was a “legit” injury, but he wasn’t concerned about the veteran long-term.

Jimmy Horn Jr. News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 24

The Good and Not So Good from Panthers' Monday Practice: Jimmy Horn Jr.'s Chances

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up practice on Monday, the final week of preparation before the last preseason game this Friday. For many, it's now or never, and stringing together good practices to close out camp as Week 1 inches closer is paramount.

Jonathon Brooks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Fantasy Football: Jonathon Brooks and 5 biggest winners from NFL training camp, preseason

Training camp and preseason performances can quickly reshape fantasy football rankings. Some players enter August buried on depth charts before injuries, strong practices, or impressive preseason appearances create new opportunities.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Dave Canales News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Panthers’ Dave Canales gives RB room update that fantasy football managers will hate

The Carolina Panthers are looking to build on the season they had last year that saw them make a playoff appearance, but ultimately lose to the Los Angeles Rams.

Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Panthers get major injury updates from Dave Canales that will play a significant role with Week 1 fast approaching

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales gave some big updates for several starters looking ahead to the Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Carolina Panthers kicked off the final week of the preseason with Monday’s practice and later this week will host the Houston Texans for a joint practice ahead of Friday’s preseason finale.

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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 24

Should Bryce Young, Panthers Starters Play Preseason Finale vs. Texans?

Three preseason games down, one to go. The Carolina Panthers conclude their preseason at home against the Houston Texans on Friday, August 28th. Carolina's fourth and final preseason game takes place 16 days before Week 1 and just two days before the NFL's cut deadline, when 53-man rosters have to be finalized.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection Following Preseason Week 2

The Carolina Panthers took down the Jacksonville Jaguars over the weekend in the team’s third preseason game. It was nice to see the team pick up a big win after a disappointing showing against the Buffalo Bills.

Haynes King News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 24

Haynes King and 4 Other UDFAs Giving Panthers Tough Decisions

To put it kindly, a UDFA in the NFL is lucky if they simply make the roster. Carolina Panthers star Jalen Coker is one of the best possible outcomes for an undrafted player, because the vast majority of the time, they are barely rostered.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Panthers’ WR surplus creates path to acquire a starting-caliber LB with Xavier Legette and a Texans reunion among trade options

The Carolina Panthers found themselves with a surplus of WRs and a tough decision to make ahead of Sunday’s roster cuts. However, options are out there to flip one of their WRs to potentially fix the need at LB.

Darren Waller News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 24

Panthers Thankfully Predicted to Repeat Darren Waller Signing at Key Position

A year ago, the Carolina Panthers made significant strides on defense. The worst unit in the league in 2024 finished 16th in the NFL in fewest total yards allowed this past season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 23

Could Haynes King Push Bryce Young for Panthers' QB1 Spot?

The Carolina Panthers are not entertaining a camp battle at quarterback. They're all in on Bryce Young for now. But if we're all being honest, there's been one quarterback who has looked the best this preseason, and it's UDFA Haynes King.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 23

Panthers Have Not Given Bryce Young What He Needs in Make-or-Break Year 4

The Carolina Panthers have tried to support Bryce Young, especially once it became clear that he could not overcome an abysmal roster in 2023. They began adding pieces at various spots on offense to try to help.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Alarm Bells Are Starting to Sound With One Panthers' Rookie

The Carolina Panthers drafted several interesting prospects in 2026. The team’s first three picks, Monroe Freeling, Lee Hunter, and Chris Brazzell II, all look like perfect fits for the future.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22

Offseason In Review: Carolina Panthers

The Dave Canales era brought an unexpected playoff berth in Year 2, as the Panthers made a climb from 2-15 in 2023 to an NFC South title in two years. Yes, the caveat of the NFC South setting a historically low bar was central to this underdog story.

Xavier Legette News / TWSN / August 21

Xavier Legette’s Latest Injury Could Cost Him His Role in the Carolina Panthers’ Offense

The Carolina Panthers were already dealing with a huge blow to their wide receiver room for 2026 as Chris Brazzell ended up suffering a season-ending injury. For Xavier Legette, this gave him the perfect chance to finally show he could be capable of breaking out and finally putting things together in his career.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Panthers’ electric playmaker has feel-good moment in preseason win, but one major question remains before saying he’s truly back

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks returned to the field for the first time in a game setting last week and on Friday he scored his first ever NFL touchdown.

Tetairoa McMillan News / TWSN / August 21

Tetairoa McMillan Will Become the Next Drake London

Drake London has been in the NFL now for four seasons, while Tetairoa McMillan is heading into year two. That said, everything that I’ve seen from McMillan indicates that he’s going to be a superstar, which London already is.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Opportunity presenting itself for Panthers' Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks of the Carolina Panthers suffered season-ending injuries in both 2024 and 2025. Now, Brooks is healthy again and a massive opportunity is presenting itself.

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