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Panthers Begin Cutting Players Ahead of Sunday's Deadline

Panthers Begin Cutting Players Ahead of Sunday's Deadline

The Carolina Panthers, and every other NFL team, have a lot of tough decisions to make over the next 24 hours. With the preseason wrapped up, teams have to go from around 90 players to just 53.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Projecting the Panthers' Starting Lineup After Preseason

Projecting the Panthers' Starting Lineup After Preseason

Well, the Carolina Panthers have completed the 2026 preseason. The team won three of their four exhibitions and now has to cut a big chunk of their roster before preparing for Week 1.

Bobby Okereke News / TWSN / August 29
Carolina Panthers Send Clear Message With Bobby Okereke Signing

Carolina Panthers Send Clear Message With Bobby Okereke Signing

While it is right before the season, the Carolina Panthers were finally able to address one of their biggest roster concerns. Carolina went on to sign Bobby Okereke to a one-year contract.

Carolina Panthers News / Viral Sports News / August 29
Panthers Terminate Contract of Former 1,000-Yard WR

Panthers Terminate Contract of Former 1,000-Yard WR

The Carolina Panthers have waived wide receiver Roc Taylor, the team announced Saturday as it began trimming its roster ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. deadline to reach the 53-man limit.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Panthers Shake Up Linebacker Room, Sign Proven Veteran Ahead of Cut Day

Panthers Shake Up Linebacker Room, Sign Proven Veteran Ahead of Cut Day

The Carolina Panthers have some obvious holes on the roster as we prepare for Week 1. The biggest hole seems to be the other starting linebacker spot next to Devin Lloyd.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Xavier Legette News / TWSN / August 29
What is Xavier Legette’s Future As a Panther?

What is Xavier Legette’s Future As a Panther?

Xavier Legette came out of South Carolina University as an athletic freak that looked ready to take the NFL by storm.  With impressive combine statistics like a 4.39 40 yard dash and a 40 inch vertical, the Carolina Panthers felt it necessary to trade up to pick No.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Panthers Officially Cut Eight Players

The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that they’ve officially released eight players ahead of tomorrow’s deadline to trim roster down to 53 players.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 29
Grading the Signing: Panthers add veteran defender after in-house options fail to seize opportunity in front of them

Grading the Signing: Panthers add veteran defender after in-house options fail to seize opportunity in front of them

The Carolina Panthers have signed veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke to add a starting-caliber player alongside Devin Lloyd in the second level of the defense.

Bobby Okereke News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
Panthers To Sign LB Bobby Okereke

Panthers To Sign LB Bobby Okereke

A recent report suggested an underwhelming Panthers inside linebacker competition could force the team to look elsewhere. That is already happening, and Carolina is bringing in an accomplished veteran.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
Panthers Eyeing Linebacker Help?

Panthers Eyeing Linebacker Help?

Three of Carolina’s free agency additions checked in as top-10 options on PFR’s top 50 free agents list. While Rasheed Walker‘s contract ended up underwhelming, aggressive markets formed for Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Final 53-Man Roster Projection for Panthers Following Preseason Finale

Final 53-Man Roster Projection for Panthers Following Preseason Finale

The Carolina Panthers finished up the preseason slate on Friday night. The team ended on a positive note, beating the Houston Texans to finish the preseason 3-1.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
4 Winners (And 3 Losers) From Panthers' Preseason Finale

4 Winners (And 3 Losers) From Panthers' Preseason Finale

The Carolina Panthers have wrapped up the 2026 preseason slate. The team finished 3-1 after defeating the Houston Texans on Friday night, and now they prepare for Week 1.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 29
4 Players the Panthers Would Be Better Off Trading Than Cutting

4 Players the Panthers Would Be Better Off Trading Than Cutting

Cut day is coming for the Carolina Panthers. While this team isn't exactly bursting with talent, they only have 53 spots on the final roster, and some decent players will be cut when it's all said and done.

Miles Davis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Panthers Waiving RB Miles Davis

Per Aaron Wilson, the Panthers are waiving undrafted rookie RB Miles Davis as roster cuts begin. Davis, five-foot-11, 215 pounds, was a three-star recruit and the 279th-ranked receiver in the 2020 recruiting class out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dave Canales News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 29
Dave Canales breaks down Panthers’ roster timedown timeline

Dave Canales breaks down Panthers’ roster timedown timeline

The Carolina Panthers are making some tough choices regarding their roster, as the 2026 NFL season is set to begin. Panthers head coach Dave Canales says the roster will be trimmed in the days ahead.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 29
Panthers Should Snag Recently Cut Bengals Player for Needed Depth

Panthers Should Snag Recently Cut Bengals Player for Needed Depth

You have to go back to the team’s 2025 wild card clash with the Los Angeles Rams. The Carolina Panthers came up short, 34-31, and also lost their starting left tackle.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 29
Carolina Panthers' Final 53-Man Roster Projection Following Win Over Texans

Carolina Panthers' Final 53-Man Roster Projection Following Win Over Texans

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their preseason last night against the Houston Texans. Between now and Sunday evening, they will have to trim the roster down to 53 players.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Stock Up, Stock Down Following Panthers' Preseason Finale

Stock Up, Stock Down Following Panthers' Preseason Finale

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their preseason slate on Friday night. The team welcomed the Houston Texans to town and came away with a 16-13 victory.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Panthers Winners and Losers From Preseason Finale: Roster cuts loom and certain players made the tough decisions much easier

Panthers Winners and Losers From Preseason Finale: Roster cuts loom and certain players made the tough decisions much easier

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up the preseason slate on Friday against the Houston Texans and now the attention turns toward roster cuts. Here’s which players helped or hurt their stock from this game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Three NFL veterans closer to retirement than you may think

Three NFL veterans closer to retirement than you may think

Injuries, uncertain roles and previous exits suggest the end could arrive much sooner than expected.

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Dave Canales responds to Bryce Young’s status with the Panthers

Dave Canales responds to Bryce Young’s status with the Panthers

Bryce Young has been in the NFL for three seasons, but the jury is still out on the Carolina Panthers quarterback. But entering his fourth season in the

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
Analyzing the many assets the Browns invested in the NFL's saddest QB room

Analyzing the many assets the Browns invested in the NFL's saddest QB room

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Panthers Say 'No Information' When Asked If They’re Shopping TE Ja’Tavion Sanders

Panthers Say 'No Information' When Asked If They’re Shopping TE Ja’Tavion Sanders

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders‘ status in Carolina has come under scrutiny recently. The team signed veteran TE Darren Waller off the couch in a direct challenge to Sanders, who played a similar pass-catching role in the offense.  That alone created fair questions about Sanders’ job security.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
3 backup quarterbacks poised to steal starting jobs by midseason

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Several NFL teams will open the season with veterans behind center and younger options waiting nearby. These three backup quarterbacks may not stay on the sideline for long. 

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Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 26
Dave Canales discusses future of Bryce Young

Panthers' Dave Canales discusses future of Bryce Young

Young's future with the Panthers remains uncertain.

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