While the Carolina Panthers seem to be comfortable with Bryce Young, they need to build around him and the defense in the draft. And here is the Panthers’ seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator after the NFL Combine.
For the second time in four years, no team in the NFC South finished with a winning record. In 2022, it was the 8-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers that walked away with a division title.
One of the several things the Carolina Panthers need to do this offseason is identify someone they can trust to come in and be the starting left tackle for a year while Ikem Ekwonu is on the shelf.
The NFL draft is inching closer and closer, with the scouting combine taking place this past weekend. With only 51 days left until the draft, mocks are
The Carolina Panthers are expected to have an active offseason after taking a big step forward in 2025. Carolina won the NFC South and made the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq was one of the highlights of the NFL Scouting Combine, testing extremely well and showing elite athleticism for a tight end. The Carolina Panthers are in the market for a tight end at the moment, due to the lack of consistent production from that position in the last few years.
The Carolina Panthers currently do not have anyone on the roster who can play center. Cade Mays, arguably both their best center and most important free agent, may not be back.
Despite getting the Carolina Panthers to the postseason for the first time in eight years, head coach Dave Canales will have no trouble showing his team there is plenty of room for improvement.
The NFL Combine is over, but it was once again extremely valuable for the Carolina Panthers. Undoubtedly, some of their future draft picks put on elite displays of athleticism and more in Indianapolis.
The NFL Scouting Combine concluded on Sunday, and a ton of prospects made themselves some extra money through excelling in their workouts and interviews with different teams. The Carolina Panthers could potentially look for offensive line help in the NFL draft.
The Carolina Panthers are no longer irrelevant. An 8–9 finish, a playoff berth, and a competitive postseason showing against the Los Angeles Rams showed legitimate progress.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
In one week, the NFL's legal tampering window will open. This essentially means the Carolina Panthers can finally agree to terms with free agents. Things can still change, but by and large, this means those players will sign.
Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the Panthers could sign WR Jalen Coker to a contract extension this offseason. Coker is scheduled to be an exclusive rights restricted free agent this offseason, as he signed a two-year deal with Carolina when getting promoted from the practice squad in 2024.
Last offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan made a somewhat surprising move during free agency. The team inked running back Rico Dowdle, a 1,000-plus yard rusher with the Dallas Cowboys, to a one-year deal.
The Carolina Panthers have an unfortunate decision coming up. They need an edge rusher badly, but the best way to address the issue is in the first round of the NFL draft.
The Carolina Panthers are working to create financial flexibility this offseason by moving veteran contracts. According to reports from Joseph Person, the organization has officially granted defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson permission to explore trade options.
The modern NFL is built around the passing game. Having an elite QB is the way to have success, and while the Carolina Panthers don't have one of those, there is hope that Bryce Young can one day be elite.
The Carolina Panthers hired Dave Canales to fix Bryce Young, and after two games together, the quarterback was sent to the bench. It looked like his Panthers career was over.
The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 offseason in a fascinating position. After making the playoffs, and having a chance to defeat the Los Angeles Rams.
The Carolina Panthers are looking to make a few cap-creating moves in the 2026 offseason, whether through trades or by releasing veterans. The team is now looking to move defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson after two years in Charlotte.
The Carolina Panthers have an asset in quarterback Andy Dalton, who could emerge as a solid trade candidate for a team needing a backup. However, according to Panthers general manager Dan Morgan, any potential move would ultimately depend on Dalton’s interest in the situation.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young took strides forward in 2025 after an uneven first two seasons in the NFL. Young posted career highs in passing and led the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Bryce Young is locked in as the Panthers’ starting quarterback for 2026, but the team may have a new second-stringer next season. Backup Andy Dalton is generating trade interest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bryce Young is still viewed as the Carolina Panthers’ QB1, but there’s uncertainty behind him on the depth chart. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton has a year left on his contract with Carolina, but he can expect some competition in the offseason for the chief backup role under center.
Dave Canales‘ work as the Buccaneers’ offensive play-caller in 2023 provided a springboard to a head coaching opportunity. The Panthers hired Canales after only one season of OC experience, and he has called plays throughout his Carolina tenure.