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Jonathon Brooks Sidelinded Ahead Of Panthers Season Opener

The Carolina Panthers are keeping a close eye on running back Jonathon Brooks as the regular season approaches. Brooks missed practice Tuesday and was again working off to the side with trainers Wednesday because of general soreness.

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Grading Each Position Group on Panthers' Initial 53-Man Roster

The Carolina Panthers are busy preparing for the 2026 season. Training camp and the preseason are now behind us, and the team has mostly finished the roster shuffling.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 2

When to Draft Every Fantasy Football-Relevant Panthers Player

The NFL season is just 7 days away. With the season so close to starting, fantasy football draft season is in full swing. Fantasy football has become a staple of the sport, gaining popularity every year and giving fans a way to be invested in not just their team, but also in other teams and the best players on the planet.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Panthers’ RB plans could take a surprising turn with the 2026 regular season just days away based on latest updates out of Carolina

The Carolina Panthers’ backfield is slated to be just as frustrating as it was a year ago for fantasy football players with how the team plans to use all three backs on offense.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 2

Bryce Young Projected to Be Benched by Panthers in Year 4

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales made waves when he said Bryce Young was the franchise quarterback "right now." It is true that Young is the franchise QB now, but his contract has an end.

Dan Morgan News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Panthers' Dan Morgan Explains How Two Undrafted Free Agents Stood Out

The Carolina Panthers finalized their 53-man roster over the weekend. There were some tough decisions to be made after a four-game preseason slate, but there weren’t too many surprises.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 2

Why Every Drafted Rookie (& Some UDFAs) Made Panthers’ Final Roster

The Carolina Panthers have a pretty deep rookie class, which now includes some undrafted free agents, on the final 53-man roster. Chris Brazzell II is the only drafted rookie who missed out, and that's because he is injured.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Panthers Had Trade Talks Involving TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Before Roster Cuts

According to Joe Person of the Athletic, the Panthers had trade discussions involving TE Ja’Tavion Sanders before roster cuts this weekend. Carolina ultimately

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 2

Why Panthers Made One of NFL's Most Stunning Roster Cuts

The trimming of NFL rosters leading up to the start of the regular season always features some unexpected twists and turns. These last few days around the league have obviously been no exception.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 2

3 Things That Badly Need to Change Before Week 1 for Panthers

The Carolina Panthers spent a lot of the offseason and preseason working through the kinks. They have some new faces and a new play-caller, so there was plenty to do.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Bryce Young News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Panthers' Bryce Young Receives Disastrous Prediction Ahead of Week 1

Not many players in the NFL have more pressure on them heading into the 2026 season than Bryce Young. If Young performs well, the Panthers probably win the division again, and the quarterback receives a massive long-term extension.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Where Panthers Rookie Class Stands After Final Roster Cuts

The Carolina Panthers are got roster cuts out of the way, so now full attention can be turned towards Week 1. As far as the 53-man roster goes, every Panthers’ 2026 draft pick made the team.

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Haynes King News / EasySportz / September 1

Haynes King Makes Panthers Roster After Amazing Hall of Fame Game Debut

Haynes King’s NFL journey has officially reached another milestone. The former Georgia Tech quarterback has earned a spot on the Carolina Panthers’ initial 53-man roster after turning heads with an incredible performance in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game earlier this preseason.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Panthers Sign Three More Players To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed G Torricelli Simpkins III and CB Zion Childress to the practice squad. Tom Pelissero reports they’re also

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Why in the world are the Panthers keeping 5 tight ends on roster?

The Carolina Panthers made some surprising moves on roster cutdown day. Carolina was forced to make some tough decisions, parting ways with several players who could have been useful pieces in 2026.

Bobby Okereke News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Panthers, Bobby Okereke Already Seem Like Perfect Match Ahead of Week 1

All offseason, it’s been obvious that the Panthers have to get better at linebacker. As a result, the team went out and signed Devin Lloyd in free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Panthers Make Practice Squad Signing That Could Pay Off in Major Way

The Carolina Panthers just had to remove about 40 players from their roster. The finalized 53-man roster features a few surprises, and now we’re waiting to see the full practice squad.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Biggest Winners and Losers From Panthers’ Initial 53-Man Roster

The Carolina Panthers have had a busy few days. The team had to make a ton of roster moves to get down to 53 players by Sunday night, but the moves kept coming on Monday.

David Moore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Panthers Re-Signed WR David Moore To PS

According to Joseph Person, the Panthers re-signed veteran WR David Moore to the practice squad. Moore, 31, is a former seventh-round pick out of East Central by the Seahawks in 2017.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Panthers’ gamble on a former 2024 pick backfires but Carolina did get good news on the waiver wire with a preseason standout

The Carolina Panthers lost two players on the waiver wire, including former 2024 draft pick Trevin Wallace, but who they didn’t lose could be even more important.