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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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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.

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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.

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.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

ESPN details how Tetairoa McMillan's ceiling could rise against Packers defense

The rise of great athletes is almost never a straight line going up. Every rookie goes through ups and downs during their first season as pros, no matter how talented or highly-touted they might be coming into the league.

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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.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

NFL insider says Carolina Panthers won't deal 5 'foundational' players at trade deadline

The Carolina Panthers are 4-4, and by the time the trade deadline rolls around, they'll be no worse than 4-5 (which feels likely). That makes it rather hard to envision any game-breaking moves.

Rico Dowdle News / Sporting News / October 31

Panthers facing tricky trade decision with Rico Dowdle that could involve Chiefs

Carolina could have to make this choice.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

Chuba Hubbard makes it clear how he feels about rushing split with Rico Dowdle

For the first time since early 2023, it appears that the Carolina Panthers are going to lean on someone aside from Chuba Hubbard in the backfield. When he's been healthy, he's been the starter since taking the job from Miles Sanders, and he's done a pretty great job until this season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 31

Carolina Panthers assistant gets blunt on what happened against the Buffalo Bills

The Carolina Panthers could have had a four-game win streak going into this weekend's matchup with the Green Bay Packers if they had taken care of business on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Week 8 fantasy football takeaways: Buy the dip on Rico Dowdle

The NFL Week 8 slate was a boring one filled with blowouts, but the fantasy football ramifications were significant. Let's take a deep dive into a few intriguing storylines from the week.

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