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Panthers final Week 3 injury report paints a more encouraging picture for Jalen Coker, but not for Devin Lloyd’s status

The Carolina Panthers have released the final injury report after Friday’s practice, which includes important updates for several starters going into Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

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3 Things (Besides a Win) We Need to See in Panthers-Browns This Week

The Carolina Panthers are 1-1, and we'd all like to see them make it to 2-1 and continue this exciting, fun, and inspiring start to the season. The Cleveland Browns don't initially appear as a massive threat to that future.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 3: Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, Darren Waller

The Carolina Panthers are preparing for a big Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Panthers enter this matchup with some real momentum after crushing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Cam Newton is inserting himself into the Carolina Panthers’ latest primetime game in the best way possible

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be back at Bank of America Stadium next week ahead of the team’s Sunday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions.

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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Colts Could Be Interested in Forgotten Panthers' Wide Receiver

The Carolina Panthers have seen some positive developments in the wide receiver room. Tetairoa McMillan still looks a WR1 after his impressive rookie campaign.

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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.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 25

Will the Panthers Beat the Browns? Here's Our Staff Prediction for Week 3

The Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns will face off this week in Cleveland. It's a surprising matchup of 1-1 teams. The Browns upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa after a lengthy lightning delay right before the final drive.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Browns OC reacts to fans possibly booing Deshaun Watson during Panthers game

Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson insisted that he did not want "to go to war with the fans" after he previously ripped some

Browns reportedly were ready to make Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders move before win over Buccaneers

Browns HC Todd Monken clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 25

What NFL Week 3 Expert Picks Tell Us About Panthers-Browns Matchup

The Carolina Panthers will visit the Cleveland Browns this weekend in a key early-season matchup. Both teams are 1-1, and with the schedule the Panthers are facing, every win is of vital importance.

Aj Dillon News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Panthers' Brad Idzik Hints About New Role for A.J. Dillon

The Carolina Panthers have seen plenty of injuries hit their roster already this season. Unfortunately, there was another notable injury after Week 2. Backup running back Jonathon Brooks, who was expected to split snaps with Chuba Hubbard this year, went down and was placed on injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Panthers Thursday Injury Report: Latest on Jalen Coker, Devin Lloyd, and Others

Injuries are unfortunately a big part of football. The Carolina Panthers know this as well as anybody, as they’ve dealt with plenty of injuries this year.

Bryce Young News / Anubis Sports / September 24

Two Years After Being Benched, Bryce Young Looks Like a Different Quarterback

Two years ago, Bryce Young looked like a quarterback searching for answers. At just 23, he became the first quarterback taken No. 1 overall since the common draft began in 1967 to be benched for performance rather than injury in his second season.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 24

Scouting the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland's Week 3 Opponent

The Cleveland Browns (1-1) will host the Carolina Panthers (1-1) at Huntington Bank Stadium on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. The Panthers are actually favored slightly (-2.5) by the sportsbooks, and the experts are expecting modest scoring.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

Panthers Could Trade For Commanders Star to Fix Biggest Defensive Issue

The Carolina Panthers have been hot and cold on defense over the past two weeks. In Week 1, the Panthers posted one of the worst defensive performances in franchise history, allowing the Chicago Bears to total over 550 yards of offense and 59 points.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Panthers Rookie Power Rankings: Zakee Wheatley Makes His Move

The Carolina Panthers added some real talent to the team this offseason. The free agent additions, specifically Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips, were the main story, but the team brought in some talented rookies as well.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

Week 3 Fantasy Projections for Bryce Young, Jalen Coker, Chuba Hubbard & More

We're just as surprised as most fantasy football managers out there that the Carolina Panthers have a good, not just viable, offense for fantasy. Last year, Tetairoa McMillan all year and Rico Dowdle for a few weeks were the only relevant players.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

3 Storylines Most Worth Paying Attention to for the Panthers in Week 3

The Carolina Panthers were one of the biggest winners of NFL Week 2. The team bounced back from an ugly loss and dominated a division rival, beating the Falcons 34-3.

Deshaun Watson News / A to Z Sports / September 24

Panthers’ defensive momentum could hinge on which Deshaun Watson shows up and how Carolina plans to get after him

The Carolina Panthers are looking to keep the defensive momentum rolling in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns and doing so ultimately depends on which version of Deshaun Watson shows up.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

3 Things That Need to Change (On Both Sides of the Ball) for Panthers vs. Browns

For the first time this season, the Carolina Panthers have a chance to build some momentum. Carolina heads to Cleveland on Sunday with a 1-1 record and an opportunity to get above .500.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

2 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Panthers' Week 3 Matchup Against Browns

The Carolina Panthers couldn't have looked much different in their first two games of the season. Week 1 left us with more questions than answers. Then Carolina went to Atlanta and put together a 34-3 win that probably even the biggest Panthers fan didn't see coming.

Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 24

3 Matchups That Will Decide Panthers vs. Browns in Week 3

Just over 72 hours until Week 3 for the Carolina Panthers, as they head back on the road to face the Cleveland Browns in their home opener. Both teams are 1-1 and coming off road wins.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 23

Panthers, Browns revved up after road triumphs

It took a couple of games for the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns to get a feel for how they intend to perform this season. Now the task for each team will be repeating that when they meet Sunday afternoon in Cleveland.

Jonathon Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks Going On IR After Core Muscle Surgery

According to Ian Rapoport, Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is having core muscle surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. That will sideline him for

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 23

Why Panthers aren't 'upset' amid latest Jonathon Brooks injury setback

Brooks is again dealing with an injury.

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Panthers' Dave Canales explains mindset of QB Bryce Young amid uncertainty

Young played well over his first two starts of the 2026 season after the Panthers elected to not sign him to a contract extension ahead of the campaign.

Bryce Young, Panthers' defense blitz Falcons for big win

Bryce Young continues career dominance of Falcons in Week 2 blowout

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz