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Sights, Sounds: Carolina Panthers Kick Off 2-Day NFL Rookie Minicamp

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers opened the 2025 practice schedule Friday by staging their NFL rookie minicamp. Under the direction of second-year coach Dave Canales, the franchise hosted April’s eight draft picks and a reported 19 undrafted free agents and 14 tryout players.

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Dave Canales explains why the Panthers released their best pass rusher

The Carolina Panthers put together a surprisingly good 2025 NFL draft. The core of it was a big upgrade at wide receiver in the first round and doubling down on a strong class on the edge with their next two picks.

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NFL shares confusing clarification on status of injured Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks

One of many major bummers during the 2024 season for the Carolina Panthers came when rookie running back Jonathon Brooks went down with a torn ACL. Brooks had only recently joined the lineup after sitting out most of his first NFL season recovering from another ACL tear to the same knee during his Senior year at Texas.

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Carolina Panthers 2025 rookie minicamp: Sights and sounds from Day 1

New recruits for the Carolina Panthers took the field yesterday for the first day of rookie minicamp. It's also the first time that Carolina fans have gotten to see any real local football since January.

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Panthers-Broncos trade proposal sends talented DB to Carolina

The Carolina Panthers could be in the market for another defensive back. Even after signing Trevon Moehrig, drafting Lathan Ransom, extending Jaycee Horn, and re-signing Mike Jackson, their secondary is not the deepest in the NFL.

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NFL free agency: Panthers announce 3 veteran DBs will try out during rookie minicamp

It’s been far too long since this franchise has enjoyed a winning campaign, much less any playoff success. The last time the Carolina Panthers came away victorious in a postseason game was a blowout victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFC Championship Game.

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Analysts are dead wrong about this Carolina Panthers draft pick

The Carolina Panthers surprised some people when they decided to select Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth overall pick in the NFL Draft, as many expected the Panthers to go with a defensive player.

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Panthers Cut OLB Kenny Dyson

The Carolina Panthers announced they waived OLB Kenny Dyson on Friday. Dyson, 23, caught on with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Bryant in May of last year.

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / May 9

The Panthers transaction list prior to rookie mini camp

Carolina’s front office has been busy as the Panthers roster continues to take shape. The Carolina Panthers recently cut ties with seven players as they refine the roster following the NFL Draft.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 9

Carolina Panthers salary cap space update after Jadeveon Clowney release, other cuts

After adding a couple of pass rushers in the 2025 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers decided to cut ties with veteran Jadeveon Clowney. The first-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft out of South Carolina, Clowney, signed a two-year deal worth up to $20 million.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 9

Panthers predicted to add Bengals $24 million free agent to address pressing need

The Carolina Panthers have done a great job adding to their defense in 2025 after the unit was terrible last season. However, there remains a question mark in the slot, where the team is slated to start Chau Smith-Wade, a 2024 fifth-round selection who remains unproven.

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Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Placed on PUP List, 2025 Season In Jeopardy

Jonathon Brooks’ NFL career is on hold once again. The Carolina Panthers have placed the 2024 second-round pick on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, officially ruling him out for the 2025 season as he recovers from his second ACL tear in as many years.

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Panthers unveil official jersey numbers for highly-touted rookie class

The Carolina Panthers picked eight rookies in the 2025 NFL draft. While not all eight of them will make the final roster, most will, and they all stand a pretty good chance.

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Panthers announce jerseys numbers for 2025 rookie class

RB Trevor Etienne will wear No. 23 while edge rusher Nic Scourton will wear No. 11. It’s been almost two weeks since the end of the 2025 NFL Draft and the Carolina Panthers have finally announced the jersey numbers for their newest rookie class.

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Brian Answers: Answering more follow up questions on the 2025 NFL Draft and the Panthers moves since

Another edition of part two if this week’s Panthers fan mailbag Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone!

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Analyst: Carolina Panthers 'could bail' on Bryce Young if he reverts to rookie level

The Carolina Panthers drafted Bryce Young first overall in 2023 after trading up. They spent an unfathomable amount on him, and he pretty much did not justify their decision at all that year.

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Adam Thielen on the 'phenomenal' ability Tetairoa McMillan offers Panthers offense

Perhaps no one will benefit more from the selection of Tetairoa McMillan than Adam Thielen. The Carolina Panthers wide receiver looked, at times, totally gassed.

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / May 9

Five undrafted free agent Panthers to watch at rookie mini camp

The Carolina Panthers kick off rookie minicamp today. They released the full list of attendees, which includes the draft picks, 19 undrafted free agents, and 14 tryout players.

Trevin Wallace News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 9

Panthers stunting young player's growth with mystifying development strategy

The Carolina Panthers knew they needed help with their pass rush last offseason after being forced to part ways with Brian Burns, so they used a third-round draft pick on Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Trevin Wallace.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Panthers Sign Six Draft Picks Including First-Round WR Tet McMillan

The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday signed first-round WR Tet McMillan to a rookie contract. The Panthers have now signed six of their 2025 draft picks: McMillan, 21, was a four-star recruit and the fourth-ranked receiver in the nation in the 2022 recruiting class out of California.

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Panthers RB to miss 2025 season after placement on PUP list

On Thursday, the Panthers placed Jonathon Brooks on the physically unable to perform list, meaning the 21-year-old will miss the 2025 season.

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Carolina Panthers Release 3-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

The Carolina Panthers ended last season on a positive note. Quarterback Bryce Young showed promise, and even the defense showed flashes of competency. The lack of talent was evident, but over the offseason, the team has worked to surround their former number one overall pick with talent.

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Panthers Releasing DE Jadeveon Clowney

According to Jordan Schultz, the Panthers are releasing veteran DE Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday. Releasing Clowney frees up $7,775,000 in cap space and creates $6,000,000 in dead money, per OverTheCap.