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RT Taylor Moton hopes to finish career with Panthers

One year remains on Taylor Moton‘s contract. The Panthers are set to have their longtime right tackle play out the 2025 campaign while carrying an inflated cap charge, but it remains to be seen how the parties will move forward beyond that point.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 1

Failed former Panthers offensive coordinator pegged as future NFL HC candidate

In the early 2020s, Joe Brady seemed like the next "it" coordinator, so the Carolina Panthers took a swing by hiring him. Paired with Matt Rhule, he was expected to revolutionize the NFL and make the Panthers a really diverse, versatile offense.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 1

Reversal of fate could be in store for 2025 Panthers, Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers finished 5-12 last year, so anything better than that will be a step in the right direction for 2025. They won two games the year before, so they're on an upward swing that will hopefully continue into this next season.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 30

Key second-year DB labeled Carolina Panthers' biggest offseason surprise by ESPN

When you give up the most touchdown passes in the league, you can’t have enough talent at the cornerback position. The Carolina Panthers have a very capable pair in 2024 Pro Bowler Jaycee Horn and unsung Mike Jackson.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / June 30

NFL analyst calls for the Panthers to sign a Super Bowl champion at a position of need ahead of training camp

The Carolina Panthers ended the 2024 season on a much better note than they started it. After starting 1-7 through the first half of the season, they were able to win four of their final nine games to finish 5-12, including a big win in Week 18 over their NFC South rivals, the Atlanta Falcons, to end their playoff dreams.

Jaire Alexander News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Comments about a young underrated defender could show why the Panthers were against pursuing Jaire Alexander or Jalen Ramsey

It's been a wild NFL offseason heading full speed into training camp, but the Carolina Panthers have been noticeably quiet despite being linked to numerous veterans ripe for the picking.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 30

NFL insider limits Panthers' 2025 ceiling after late-season flourish, draft excellence

The Carolina Panthers seem like a team trending in the right direction. There's a lot of good buzz around them, and there's a feeling that they could be this year's Washington Commanders, a team that aces the offseason and exits the NFL's basement and enters the playoffs.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 30

Insider questions Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan's release of Jadeveon Clowney

You can never have too many pass rushers in the modern NFL. One only need watch the Philadelphia Eagles' defense swarm a quarterback for about 90 seconds to understand that much.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 30

Fantasy football: PFF claims Panthers QB Bryce Young can be 'regular starter' in 2025

Bryce Young has been relatively useless from a fantasy perspective throughout his NFL career. 2023 was largely a bust, and in 2024, he had a few games where he was easily one of the better options, but by then, most fantasy managers had their QB situations set up.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 30

How good will Panthers new defense be? Analyst lays out floor, ceiling for Carolina

The Carolina Panthers are banking on the defense being better this year. After a historic season in 2024, the Panthers have set the bar basically on the floor for 2025.

Adam Thielen News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

Carolina Panthers vet named among top sleepers for 2025 NFL season

He missed a career-high seven games this past season. Still, wide receiver Adam Thielen has put together quite the resume in a combined 11 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (2014-22) and the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

Long-time NFL vet named Panthers' most-obvious trade candidate

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers not only allowed the most total yards in the league, Dave Canales’s team gave up an NFL-high 179.8 yards per game on the ground.

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Carolina Panthers News / The Spun / June 29

AFC Coach Placed On 'Hot Seat' Before 2025 Season

It doesn't take long to find yourself on the hot seat as an NFL coach— it could just be one losing season. After going 5-12 in his first season with the Carolina Panthers, Dave Canales has found himself facing questions about his job.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

PFF unimpressed by Carolina Panthers' remodeled defensive line in NFL rankings

After Derrick Brown went down for the year after just one game, the Carolina Panthers' defensive line devolved into the worst unit in the NFL. Whichever team had the second-worst interior defensive line was also pretty far ahead of where Carolina wound up landing.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

Mike Florio predicts Panthers owner David Tepper may fire Dave Canales if 2025 season is a disaster

Even though the Carolina Panthers put together another five-win season, team owner David Tepper decided to keep the band togher in the front office, retaining general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales for at least another year.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

Carolina Panthers insider points to free agent DBs for next potential move

For the most part the Carolina Panthers' roster for training camp and the preseason is set. General manager Dan Morgan deserves credit for at least attempting to address all of the team's biggest personnel needs this offseason.

Shaq Thompson News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

Bills predicted to cut former Panthers great before 2025 NFL season even begins

Shaq Thompson had a good run with the Carolina Panthers, putting in 123 games over 10 years. While he never made a Pro Bowl team or led the league in tackles, Thompson played his spot at a pretty high level far longer than the average NFL player's career lasts.

Xavier Legette News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 29

Xavier Legette admits drop that cost Panthers win vs. Eagles will 'hurt for life'

There were a lot of down moments for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers last season. Perhaps the greatest letdown came early in December when they had a chance to pull off an improbable upset over the Philadelphia Eagles, who went on to win the Super Bowl.

Adam Thielen News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 28

NFC Notes: Bucky Irving, Adam Thielen, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving plans to have an even better sophomore season and won’t rest on his laurels after a strong performance in his rookie campaign.

Chuba Hubbard News / A to Z Sports / June 27

NFL analysts predict regression for Panthers' RB Chuba Hubbard — but that might actually be good news for Carolina’s offense

The Carolina Panthers' offense is slowly starting to come around under head coach Dave Canales. Quarterback Bryce Young is finally starting to gain his confidence as a leader, pass catchers continue to be added around him, and the backfield is set to surprise a lot of people during the 2025 season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 27

1 obvious Carolina Panthers trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2025 NFL training camp with optimism and clarity that felt out of reach this time last year. The biggest reason? Quarterback Bryce Young.

Chuba Hubbard News / Yardbarker / June 23

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard has bold goal after contract extension

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard has bold goal after receiving contract extension

The Carolina Panthers locked running back Chuba Hubbard down for the foreseeable future when they signed him to a four-year, $33.2M contract extension. Now, Hubbard has big goals.

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