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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Early returns for Carolina Panthers' revamped pass-rush aren't good

A lot was made about all the moves the Carolina Panthers made on their defense this past offseason, but the team's returns from Week 1 suggest it could be another long season for the unit.

Tershawn Wharton News / Pro Football Talk / September 8

Panthers DL Tershawn Wharton to miss time with a hamstring injury

The Panthers will have to avoid an 0-2 start without the help of defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton. Wharton started Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, but left with a hamstring injury after playing 20 snaps.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

3 major questions from Carolina Panthers' befuddling Week 1 snap counts

The Carolina Panthers suffered an embarrassing loss on Sunday, which means it's time for one thing: to analyze what exactly went wrong. Every piece of data from the game can be an indicator, including the snap counts the coaching staff employed.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Carolina Panthers open as big underdogs for Week 2 vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Carolina Panthers were underdogs on the road in Week 1 against a team that finished with one fewer win than Carolina last season. After a disgusting showing in that game, it's no surprise that, on the road against a team that nearly made the playoffs in 2024, the same is true.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Panthers PFF grades: Tetairoa McMillan, Jaycee Horn earn highest marks Week 1

Overall, the results were undeniably atrocious for the Carolina Panthers in Sunday's road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, it would be wrong to say that every single player put in a disappointing performance in Carolina's 2025 season opener.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Panthers QB Bryce Young takes accountability for bad game against the Jaguars

The Carolina Panthers looked out of sorts on offense during a Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Whenever that happens, the blame lands on the quarterback, no matter what happened.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Dan Morgan's major offseason investment backfired on the Carolina Panthers, proving one area is still a major concern after Week 1

In the 2024, the Carolina Panthers fielded arguably the worst defense in the entire league and one of the worst statistical units the franchise has ever seen.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Derrick Brown refuses to blame Carolina Panthers' coaches, but he probably should

Welp, that happened. After months of hype and offseason hope that the Carolina Panthers might finally be turning the corner after closing the 2024 season out strong, it turns out this is still the same old bottom-feeder we've seen since midway through the 2018 campaign.

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Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Xavier Legette said the Panthers were shocked after their Week 1 loss

If you were shocked by the Carolina Panthers' utterly dreadful opening game, you weren't alone. After an offseason of hype (as much hype as a five-win team that could win eight or so this year can have), the Panthers laid a complete egg on offense.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Carolina Panthers' defense has apparently made zero progress from a season ago

There were the free-agent additions of safety Tre’von Moehrig, defensive tackles Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, linebacker Christian Rozeboom, and edge rusher Patrick Jones II.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 8

Carolina Panthers come up with another pathetic Week 1 performance

It was an offseason in which general manager Dan Morgan was highly aggressive, and with good cause. The Carolina Panthers posted their seventh straight losing campaign in 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Panthers QB Bryce Young slams helmet after Dave Canales head rub

Bryce Young showcased some visible frustrations towards head coach Dave Canales during the Carolina Panthers’ season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7

Star rookie Travis Hunter has quiet debut in Jaguars win

Travis Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and reigning Heisman Trophy winner, made his anticipated debut as a two-way player for the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

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Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / September 7

Carolina Panthers injury Report: Inactives announced for Week 1 game vs. Jacksonville

The Carolina Panthers‘ banged up offensive line will be without a key starter when it kicks off the 2025 regular season Sunday vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 6

Panthers Placed CB Damarri Mathis On IR, Signed DT Jaden Crumedy

The Panthers announced they have placed CB Damarri Mathis on injured reserve and signed DT Jaden Crumedy to the active roster in his place. Mathis recently underwent surgery for a torn ACL and was expected to be placed on injured reserve after being cut by the Broncos and claimed by the Panthers.

Sam Roberts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 5

Falcons Signing DE Sam Roberts Off Panthers’ PS, Among Other Moves

Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Falcons are signing DE Sam Roberts off of the Panthers’ practice squad. The Falcons also announced that they’ve released WR David Sills V from their active roster and S Grayland Arnold from injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / LWOSports.com / September 5

Carolina Panthers: Ranking the Five Most Important Players in Week 1

For the Carolina Panthers, the Week 1 clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars is more than just a football game, it’s a test of progress. After a poor 2024 campaign, every player on the Panthers has something to prove, but the weight of the team’s success rests disproportionately on a few key individuals.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Panthers' waiver claim suffers torn ACL

Damarri Mathis will not be available to the Panthers in 2025. The fourth-year cornerback has suffered an ACL tear, head coach Dave Canales said on Friday.

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Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 5