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Darren Waller addresses the one thing that should ease Panthers fans’ concerns about his expectations in Carolina

Carolina Panthers new tight end Darren Waller arrived to practice on Monday with a new mindset following his 2025 season that should ease all concerns fans might have about his expectations in 2026.

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6 Players to Watch in Carolina Panthers' Next Preseason Matchup

The Carolina Panthers, by and large, did not put much good tape on film over the weekend in Buffalo. That's the bad news. The good news is that there's another preseason game to work out the kinks this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Updated Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection After Preseason Week 1

The Carolina Panthers already have two preseason games in the books. The team went up to Buffalo to take on the Bills over the weekend, and despite the game not going the Panthers’ way, some things were still learned about this team.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 18

Carolina Panthers' 53-Man Roster Projection Following Preseason Game vs. Bills

Each preseason game is an opportunity for the Carolina Panthers to get reps, but perhaps more importantly, it's a chance to evaluate players they don't expect to play in the regular season.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 18

One Reason for Panthers Fans to be Optimistic Going Forward

The Carolina Panthers won the NFC South in 2025 and gave the Los Angeles Rams a tough game in the playoffs. Any time a team makes the playoffs, it’s natural to go into the following season with high expectations.

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 18

Projecting Week 1 Starters for Carolina Panthers Today

The Carolina Panthers' preseason Week 1 contest against the Buffalo Bills did not go well, but we still managed to learn some things about the team's roster on both sides of the ball.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 18

Can Panthers Fans Be Confident in Carolina During Crucial 2026 Season?

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 season under more pressure than it seems. Coming off a division-title season in 2025, all Carolina did was add to the roster, especially on defense.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Panthers Could Get Key Offensive Lineman Back Sooner Than Previously Thought

The Carolina Panthers have been decimated by injuries since the calendar flipped over to 2026. Starting left tackle Ikem Ekwonu suffered a torn patellar tendon in the playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Darren Waller News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Darren Waller Believes He Can Be a Difference Maker For Panthers in 2026

Darren Waller was, at one point, one of the best tight ends in the NFL. In 2019 and 2020, Waller surpassed the 1,000-yard mark and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2020.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Three Panthers' Veterans On the Roster Bubble And Who Might Replace Them

The Carolina Panthers did not put forth their best-ever effort in last weekend's preseason matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The game was ugly, with the Panthers failing to get much done on either side of the ball.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 17

The Good and Not So Good From Monday's Panthers Practice: Bryce Young Returns to Form

On a sweltering day in Charlotte, the Carolina Panthers had another practice session after a frustrating performance in the first real preseason game of the year.

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 17

3 Biggest Areas of Concern for Panthers Through Two Preseason Games

The Carolina Panthers have two preseason games out of the way already. The first one went much better than the second one, but preseason games are always unpredictable.

Kenny Dyson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

Vikings Signing OLB Kenny Dyson

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Vikings are signing OLB Kenny Dyson to a contract. The Vikings announced they have waived OLB Arden Walker in a corresponding move.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Panthers Report Card: Grading Each Position Group in Preseason Loss to Bills

The Carolina Panthers already have two preseason games out of the way. The first one was a nice win in the Hall of Fame Game, while the second was a much uglier loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 17

There is One Major Silver Lining From Panthers' Preseason Loss

The Carolina Panthers' first real preseason game was a disappointing effort. There's no getting around the obvious struggles that multiple units on the team dealt with throughout the game.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / August 17

NFL transactions roundup: Panthers sign TE Darren Waller

--The Panthers officially added tight end Darren Waller and waived offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton on Monday. Waller, 33, ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins last season, posting 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns in six games.