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Panthers’ official Rico Dowdle-Chuba Hubbard decision will turn Fantasy Football managers’ heads

On Sunday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers will take the field on the road against the Green Bay Packers, in search of their fifth win of the season. Last week, Carolina dropped a blowout loss at home to the Buffalo Bills, and will look to avoid a similar fate on the road against an elite Green Bay team.

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Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales finally learned from his mistakes

It took him some time, but Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has finally figured out the backfield. As good as Chuba Hubbard was in 2024 and as important a leader as he is, he just wasn't effective this year.

Rico Dowdle News / Sporting News / November 2

Rico Dowdle injury update: Latest news on Panthers RB's status in Week 9 game

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle is shaken up with an injury in the first half of the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. Here are the latest updates on his status.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 2

Injury bug won't leave Panthers alone, bites Rico Dowdle, Xavier Legette

The Carolina Panthers just can't stay healthy. One player returns, and two more go down after him. Last week, the Panthers lost an incomprehensible amount of players.

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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Single-season rushing record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 2

Greg Olsen wasn't sure what Bryce Young was doing on this end zone INT

The football goddess of chaos is making her presence felt in the first half of the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers' matchup. So far we have seen several wild swings, including a turnover on both sides, a few near turnovers and a very ugly end zone interception from Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 2

Panthers linked to rival's second-round pick as NFL trade deadline target

The Carolina Panthers may finally be heading in the right direction, but last week's loss to Buffalo is a reminder that they still have a long way to go before they're ready to beat heavyweights.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Panthers Sign Backup QB for Bryce Young After Andy Dalton Thumb Injury

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young seemed to be finding his rhythm before his injury two weeks ago. Andy Dalton filled in last week and was extremely underwhelming after a thumb injury.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 2

Bryce Young returns to action, 4 other things to know about Panthers vs. Packers

It was a highly-disappointing showing for Dave Canales’s club last Sunday at home. The slumping Buffalo Bills were in Charlotte to take on a Carolina Panthers’ team that had won its last three games.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Carolina Panthers ditch running back to make room for much-needed offensive line help

Heading into tomorrow's road game against the Green Bay Packers, the Carolina Panthers are in desperate straits along their offensive line. With starting right guard Robert Hunt already on injured reserve, the Panthers lost Brady Christensen last week to a season-ending Achilles tear.

Chandler Zavala News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Panthers Made Three Moves, Activated G Chandler Zavala

According to Mike Kaye, the Panthers have activated G Chandler Zavala from injured reserve on Saturday. The team also released RB DeeJay Dallas and elevated OLB Jeremiah Moon for their upcoming matchup.

Hendon Hooker News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Panthers' latest QB decisions bad sign for ex-Lions third-rounder Hendon Hooker

Just before the regular season began, the Carolina Panthers decided to make a change at their third-string quarterback spot. Jack Plummer had bombed during the preseason, so it was an easy decision to cut him.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Insider confirms Panthers' plan for big change at running back vs. Packers

Whatever reasons Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales may have had for his running back rotation the last two weeks, he's thankfully decided to abandon them.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Dave Canales reveals Panthers QB Andy Dalton's role for Week 9 vs. Packers

The Carolina Panthers may be on a collision course with a buzz-saw in tomorrow's road matchup with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. As usual, the Packers are one of the top contenders in the NFC this season - and even moreso than usual.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

Insider reveals where Carolina Panthers stand going into NFL trade deadline

Normally at this time of year, the Carolina Panthers are something like 2-6 and expected to unload whatever decent playmakers they have in order to stockpile draft picks for the future.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 1

NFL analyst details Panthers' narrow path to potential upset against Packers

There are 13 more games remaining on the NFL schedule for Week 9. NFL.com had a handful of their analysts break down the matchups and make some predictions.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

Carolina Panthers list 6 players as questionable vs. Green Bay Packers

The Carolina Panthers are about to face their second serious Super Bowl contender in as many weeks. Fresh off a 31-point beatdown at the hands of the Buffalo Bills at home, they'll travel to historic Lambeau FIeld on Sunday to face the Green Bay Packers.

Andy Dalton News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

Andy Dalton didn't do Carolina Panthers any favors hiding his thumb injury

If you have made it all the way to the NFL, odds are you have gritted through a painful injury or two. That's the nature of football players, who will generally do everything they can to stay on the field - including playing through concussions.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Panthers Announce Bryce Young Development Before Packers Game

The Carolina Panthers won three straight games before getting humbled by the Buffalo Bills in Week 8, but they could make a statement against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Andy Dalton News / Field Level Media / October 30

Panthers QB Andy Dalton broke right thumb, kept playing last week

Quarterback Andy Dalton added essential context to his performance filling in for injured starter Bryce Young last week. Dalton said he knew he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the second series of the 40-9 home loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the 15-year veteran didn't know the extent of the injury.

Rico Dowdle News / EasySportz / October 30

Panthers Must Start Rico Dowdle. Stop the Games.

Carolina’s backfield needs clarity, not committee politics. The Panthers have a choice to make. Scratch that—had a choice. Because if you’ve been watching the games, it’s obvious who the better running back is.

Brady Christensen News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Panthers place OL Brady Christensen on IR, sign QB Mike White to active roster

Panthers offensive lineman Brady Christensen underwent surgery for a torn Achilles on Wednesday and was placed on injured reserve on Thursday, per team reporter Darin Gantt.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / October 30

Panthers add QB Mike White, put G Brady Christensen on IR

The Panthers signed Mike White to their active roster from the practice squad on Thursday with fellow quarterback Andy Dalton nursing a sore thumb. Dalton sustained his injury in a spot start last Sunday in place of Bryce Young, who did not play in that contest due to an ankle injury.

Chuba Hubbard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Panthers Don’t Want To Trade RB Chuba Hubbard

According to the Athletic’s Joe Person, the Panthers don’t want to trade RB Chuba Hubbard even though it seems like he’s going to take more of a backseat

Chandler Zavala News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Panthers open G Chandler Zavala’s practice window

The Panthers’ offensive line took a hit when guard Brady Christensen suffered an Achilles injury in a loss to the Bills in Week 8. While Christensen may miss the rest of the season, the Panthers could welcome back guard Chandler Zavala in the next three weeks.