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Panthers rule out LB Jaelan Phillips, 2 other starters vs. Packers

Panthers rule out LB Jaelan Phillips, 2 other starters vs. Packers

The Carolina Panthers ruled out three starters and a key reserve for Thursday's game against the host Green Bay Packers. The Panthers (3-3) will be without linebacker Jaelan Phillips, who also missed last Sunday's 43-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a hamstring injury.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 28
Panthers’ concerns going into Thursday’s game against the Packers just got even worse based on the final Week 8 injury report

Panthers’ concerns going into Thursday’s game against the Packers just got even worse based on the final Week 8 injury report

The Carolina Panthers have a lot of concerns going into Thursday’s game against the Green Bay Packers and the team’s final Week 8 injury report just made things even worse.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28
3 Storylines I'm Watching During Panthers' Trip to Lambeau Field

3 Storylines I'm Watching During Panthers' Trip to Lambeau Field

I'm still trying to figure out exactly what the Carolina Panthers are. I thought I was getting there before Sunday. Carolina had won two straight, Bryce Young was playing well and even a defense that had some rough moments earlier in the season seemed to be settling down.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Bryce Young's Bounce-Back Runs Into Xavier McKinney and the NFL's Most Opportunistic Secondary

Bryce Young's Bounce-Back Runs Into Xavier McKinney and the NFL's Most Opportunistic Secondary

Bryce Young doesn’t get much time to put Sunday behind him. The Carolina Panthers quarterback was pulled in the 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay, and four days later he walks into Lambeau Field against Xavier McKinney and a Packers defense with a league-high nine interceptions.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28
The Panthers Have a Trade Deadline Decision to Make — And It's Not an Easy One

The Panthers Have a Trade Deadline Decision to Make — And It's Not an Easy One

If you had asked me before Sunday what the Carolina Panthers should do at the trade deadline, I probably would've told you to go get some help. They had won two straight, Bryce Young was playing well and the defense had started to look a lot better than it did earlier in the season.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 28
Panthers linked as potential fit for two intriguing trade candidates at a position of need, and have a clear trade chip to use

Panthers linked as potential fit for two intriguing trade candidates at a position of need, and have a clear trade chip to use

The Carolina Panthers have an obvious need at cornerback and two trade targets stand out as logical moves for Dan Morgan to make. Here’s what those two trades could look like.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28
NFL Week 8 Expert Picks Paint Clear Picture of Panthers' Chances vs. Packers

NFL Week 8 Expert Picks Paint Clear Picture of Panthers' Chances vs. Packers

The Carolina Panthers are understandable underdogs on the road against the Green Bay Packers. They're coming off an abysmal loss. By most metrics, the 4-3 Packers are a better team than the 3-3 Panthers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28
NFL Week 8 prime-time predictions

NFL Week 8 prime-time predictions: Eagles keep plummeting, while Seahawks keep soaring

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each.

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Matt LaFleur on Micah Parsons' potential return to practice: 'I sure hope so'
The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Panthers Linked to 31-Year-Old Dolphins DL Who Could Be a Cheap Postseason Rental

Panthers Linked to 31-Year-Old Dolphins DL Who Could Be a Cheap Postseason Rental

Carolina Panthers fans watched Tampa Bay run 49 times for 258 yards at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, and anyone wondering whether the run defense was ever real has a trade name to chew on.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28
Abysmal Outing Causes Panthers' Bryce Young to Slip in QB Power Rankings

Abysmal Outing Causes Panthers' Bryce Young to Slip in QB Power Rankings

Prior to Week 7's ugly loss, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was rightfully in the MVP conversation. He was facing immense pressure behind, let's face it, the worst offensive line in the NFL.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28
4 Bold Predictions for Panthers vs. Packers That Just Might Come True

4 Bold Predictions for Panthers vs. Packers That Just Might Come True

For the second straight year, the Carolina Panthers will head into the wintry confines of Lambeau Field. For the second straight year, they will do so as underdogs after an abysmal loss in which they allowed 40 points the week prior.

D.J. Wonnum News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 28
The Panthers Let a Key Player Walk in Free Agency. They Probably Regret That Now

The Panthers Let a Key Player Walk in Free Agency. They Probably Regret That Now

When the Carolina Panthers let D.J. Wonnum walk in free agency, I didn't think much of it. Wonnum was coming off a season with only three sacks, and the Panthers had plenty of other things to worry about.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
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Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Panthers’ Bryce Young not thinking about beating Packers in 2025 before trying to do it again

Panthers’ Bryce Young not thinking about beating Packers in 2025 before trying to do it again

Bryce Young isn’t reading too much into the last meeting between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in 2025, as his team prepares for another meeting with Jordan Love and company at Lambeau Field this Sunday.

Jalen Coker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Panthers’ Jalen Coker injury update is great news for TNF vs. Packers

Panthers’ Jalen Coker injury update is great news for TNF vs. Packers

The Carolina Panthers are looking to bounce back from a Week 7 loss as they share the field Thursday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Josh Jacobs News / A to Z Sports / October 27
Panthers must find a way to fix a glaring tackling problem before Josh Jacobs puts struggling run defense to the test on Thursday night

Panthers must find a way to fix a glaring tackling problem before Josh Jacobs puts struggling run defense to the test on Thursday night

The Carolina Panthers have a short week, and a tough challenge ahead, to prove they can clean up some of the issues shown last week against the run game.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Panthers vs. Packers bold predictions for Week 8 Thursday Night Football

Panthers vs. Packers bold predictions for Week 8 Thursday Night Football

It has been a tough week for the Carolina Panthers as they try to shake off a serious beatdown by the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are trying to find good news for their offensive line.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Panthers Should Call Colts About Two Starters as Indianapolis Looks Primed for Fire Sale

Panthers Should Call Colts About Two Starters as Indianapolis Looks Primed for Fire Sale

The Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts are two teams that seem to be heading in different directions in 2026. The Panthers are at the top of their division and have everything to play for.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Injury Issues Mean Panthers' Biggest Roster Holes are Obvious Heading into Week 8

Injury Issues Mean Panthers' Biggest Roster Holes are Obvious Heading into Week 8

The Carolina Panthers cannot afford to dwell on their embarrassing Week 7 loss. The team got shellacked 43-13 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they have to regroup fast because they play on Thursday Night Football this week.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Dave Canales Insists Bryce Young Is Ready to Rock After Being Pulled in a Blowout Loss

Dave Canales Insists Bryce Young Is Ready to Rock After Being Pulled in a Blowout Loss

Carolina Panthers fans who filed out of Bank of America Stadium early Sunday might have expected a quarterback debate by Monday. Dave Canales shut that down quickly after Kenny Pickett finished the 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay in Bryce Young’s place, which topped our list of overreactions.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Panthers' 43-13 Loss to the Bucs Moved Their 2027 Pick to No. 19, and the Schedule Gets Tougher

Panthers' 43-13 Loss to the Bucs Moved Their 2027 Pick to No. 19, and the Schedule Gets Tougher

Carolina Panthers fans left Bank of America Stadium on Sunday after a 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay that included four turnovers and 258 rushing yards allowed.

Taylor Moton News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26
Panthers OT Taylor Moton To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Panthers OT Taylor Moton To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Panthers coach Dave Canales revealed following yesterday’s loss that Taylor Moton would be out “for a while.” That absence will ultimately span the rest of the season, as the lineman is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, per Joe Person of The Athletic.

Taylor Moton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26
Panthers Place OT Taylor Moton On IR

Panthers Place OT Taylor Moton On IR

The Carolina Panthers announced they have placed RT Taylor Moton on injured reserve. The Panthers signed OLB Nick Hampton from the practice squad to the active roster to fill the spot, and signed LB Ja’Markis Weston to the practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
Mayfield believes Bucs made a 'statement' with win over Panthers

Baker Mayfield believes Buccaneers made a 'statement' with blowout win over Panthers

One of the more surprising NFL results of the final Sunday of October involved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earning a blowout 43-13 win at the rival Carolina Panthers that improved Tampa Bay to 2-5 on the season.

Buccaneers rout Panthers 43-13 in Baker Mayfield's return
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
Taylor Moton News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25
Panthers RT Taylor Moton Out ‘For A While’ With Fractured Fibula

Panthers RT Taylor Moton Out ‘For A While’ With Fractured Fibula

Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton suffered a fractured fibula in Sunday’s 43-13 loss to the Buccaneers that will sideline him “for a while,” head coach Dave Canales said after the game (via Joe Person of The Athletic).

Taylor Moton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25
Panthers RT Taylor Moton Ruled Out With Fibula Injury

Panthers RT Taylor Moton Ruled Out With Fibula Injury

Panthers RT Taylor Moton was carted off the field with an ankle/fibula injury after his left leg rolled up on Sunday, and Dr. David Chao suggested a possible fracture that could require season-ending surgery.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

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