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Unanimous NFL coordinator sets the table for how one of the Panthers' top free agent signings can prove to be worth the investment

The Carolina Panthers got busy this offseason throwing around a lot of money on the free agent market to overhaul the league's worst defense. While the majority of the money was spent on the defensive line in Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, another free agent acquisition got some major cash thrown his way by the Panthers' front office.

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Sack artist linked to Carolina Panthers deemed legitimate trade candidate

This offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan added some young oomph to a pass rush that has produced only 59 sacks in the team’s last 34 games.

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / July 10

What is the future of the Panthers offensive line?

The Panthers offensive line may be fine in 2025, but there are some future concerns that can’t go ignored For a team who had rotated through decision makers who constantly preached a “building through the trenches” philosophy to team building, it was rare that the Carolina Panthers put their money where their mouth was.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

Panthers predicted to make blockbuster trade with Giants for $31 million defender

The Carolina Panthers have done their best to improve the defense ahead of the 2025 campaign, but one key position remains a big concern. That position

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The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

How many of these first-year offensive standouts since the 1997 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Divisional round rookie passing leaders' quiz

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The '2024-25 NFL first-team All-Pro roster' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

NFL Power Rankings: Panthers defense prevents even a mediocre placement

With training camp nearly here, the Carolina Panthers are more than likely what they're going to be this season. The roster is by and large set, as there will be cuts but probably no more additions until the regular season.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

Panthers named top-5 destination for disgruntled Commanders star

The Carolina Panthers have been working on the wide receiver position for three offseasons now. They tried to overhaul the position in 2023, and that failed, so they drafted a first-round WR in the 2024 draft.

Tommy Tremble News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

NFL insider predicts Carolina Panthers starting TE, ranks him dead last in NFL

The Carolina Panthers have three plausible options at tight end. The veteran Tommy Tremble has the most experience, but he also has yet to crack 1,000 career yards in four seasons.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

NFL insider unsure Panthers added 'true difference-makers' on defense

The Carolina Panthers had the worst defense in the NFL last year, and it was one of the worst units of all time. They spent a ton of money and draft capital to fix that over the offseason, potentially adding five new starters to the defense.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

PFF provides scorching placement for Carolina Panthers secondary

The Carolina Panthers had a pretty bad secondary last year. Despite having two solid cornerbacks, their safety depth chart was abhorrent. And because of their inability to stop the run, teams opted to pass less often against them, so the overall stats don't tell the full story.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 10

Panthers’ rookie Tetairoa McMillan is in a good spot heading into training camp

There’s an air of anticipation for a team that has finished below .500 seven consecutive seasons, and hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2017. After a rough 1-7 start, the Carolina Panthers won four of their final nine games in 2024.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

Carolina Panthers uniform roasted in league-wide ranking

Since joining the NFL in 1995, the Carolina Panthers have had a similar look. Their Panther that mimics North and South Carolina is similar to what they had in the 1990s.

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75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Chuba Hubbard News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 9

Chuba Hubbard 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook: Top 10 RB?

Carolina Panthers starting running back Chuba Hubbard will look to become a top 10 PPR running back after finishing 12th last year as a mid-round sleeper.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

Skill-position groups for Carolina Panthers get abysmal league-wide ranking

The Carolina Panthers have invested heavily in wide receivers over the last few seasons. They've spent draft capital the last two years at tight end. They've picked two running backs to pair with a borderline star in Chuba Hubbard in the backfield.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

Last year's flourish could lead to 'dominance' from Bryce Young in 2025

Could Bryce Young come in and "dominate" next season? It's possible, according to Bleacher Report insider Brad Gagnon. There's a path to that level of play for every QB if things fall right, which maybe makes Young's hypothetical dominance a little less exciting.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

Top wide receiver floated as potential Panthers trade bait

Since joining the Carolina Panthers, Adam Thielen has been their best pass-catcher by far. Despite the arrival of Jonathan Mingo (and his departure), Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, Tetairoa McMillan, and others, it's been Thielen through and through.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

Crucial Carolina Panthers lineman could be traded, analyst predicts

In 2024, only seven offensive lines in the National Football League earned a higher grade from Pro Football Focus than the much-improved front of the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

It's highly unlikely Carolina Panthers end playoff drought in 2025, analyst says

The Carolina Panthers are tied with the Atlanta Falcons for the second-longest playoff drought in the NFL. Neither of those two teams has made it to the postseason since 2017, and only the New York Jets (14 seasons) have a longer drought.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 9

Injury-free 2025 for Panthers' defensive tackle could mean return to Top 10 status

ESPN is currently in the process of releasing the results (via Jeremy Fowler) of its annual NFL player rankings by position for 2025. It began with running backs and has now shifted to defensive tackles.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 8

2 sneaky Carolina Panthers trade candidates entering 2025 training camp

After two straight losing seasons, a long list of coaching changes, and heavy investment in a young quarterback, the Carolina Panthers are still trying to climb out of the NFC South basement.

Derrick Brown News / A to Z Sports / July 8

New rankings will only intensify Derrick Brown’s drive to rebound from season-ending injury and return to a leadership role for the Panthers

When it comes to the Carolina Panthers roster in 2024, it's clear the team was deprived of star talent capable of lifting the team. In reality, the team did have one player in defensive tackle Derrick Brown, but a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints caused a massive void on the roster in more ways than one.