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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Carolina Panthers Doubled Their Pleasure with a Pair of Fifth-Round Bargains

Just like that, the 2026 NFL draft is history. Teams are now busy signing those players who weren’t selected last week in Pittsburgh. Now come the post-draft grades and evaluations.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

One Veteran Free Agent the Panthers Must Sign Immediately After the NFL Draft

If you trust those who hand out grades following an NFL draft, you have to be happy if you are a Carolina Panthers’ fan. The reaction by numerous outlets has been extremely positive.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Another NFL Analyst is Jumping on Panthers' 2026 Draft Bandwagon for Excellent Reason

General manager Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales and the Carolina Panthers entered last week’s NFL draft with seven picks. Even after some wheeling and dealing, the defending NFC South champion left with seven selections.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Panthers NFL Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers, and Long-Term Bets

Most analysts agree that the Carolina Panthers had one of the best drafts in the entire NFL. Plenty are absolutely thrilled with the Monroe Freeling selection, although we're not totally sold that it was the best move they could've made there.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Ikem Ekwonu News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 28

Monroe Freeling Puts Finishing on Brutal Turn of Events for Ikem Ekwonu

The Carolina Panthers have a new left tackle after the NFL Draft, stealing Monroe Freeling when he wasn't expected to be on the board at 19. With new talent, comes some adversity for players already in the building, and no one on the Panthers is dealing with more adversity than Ikem Ekwonu.

Carolina Panthers News / EasySportz / April 27

NFL Expert Grades Carolina Panthers on 2026 Draft Class

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The EasySportz NFL expert released team-by-team draft grades for all 32 clubs, with the Carolina Panthers earning a solid B+ for a balanced 2026 class built on offensive upside and defensive development.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Panthers’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Carolina Panthers seemed to take a step forward in the 2026 NFL Draft, including a big weapon for quarterback Bryce Young. And here are the Panthers’ draft grades for every pick.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 27

3 Panthers Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft

The Carolina Panthers added seven players via this month’s draft. It’s a class that has earned a lot of praise. New faces means competition for starting jobs, especially on a team that despite winning a division title this past season finished with an 8-10 overall record.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Panthers post-draft questions shift to answers as key starting offensive roles finally come into clearer focus for 2026

The Carolina Panthers still have some lingering questions on the offensive side of the ball after the 2026 NFL Draft despite seemingly finding some answers with the selections that were made.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 27

The Carolina Panthers Just Had the Best Draft In the Entire NFL

After a ton of anticipation, projections, and mock drafts, the NFL Draft is over. The Carolina Panthers ended up going in a very different direction from what most mock drafts predicted, but even so, they had the best draft in the league.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 27

Panthers GM Dan Morgan Won't Favor One Side in NFL Draft and Carolina’s Better For It

It’s a team that is in the midst of a dubious eight-year streak in which the clubs has yet to produce a winning record. Yes, the Carolina Panthers are the reigning NFC South champions, albeit with an 8-9 record and a first-round playoff loss on its resume.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / April 27

Projecting the Panthers’ Week 1 Starters After the NFL Draft (Surprises Included)

The Carolina Panthers were busy in the NFL draft, especially in the later rounds, with plenty of trades up and down the draft board. What resulted is what many are calling a second consecutive excellent draft class.

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NFL News / College Football News / April 27

Carolina Panthers 2026 NFL Draft: CFN College Football Take on Every Pick

This was a draft about keeping the momentum going. Carolina had a good season. Now it needs to start filling in the gaps and upgrading a bit, and it has

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Grading The Day 3 Picks: Carolina rounds out the 2026 class with high upside players in the secondary plus a long-term center

The Carolina Panthers finalized the 2026 NFL Draft class on Saturday with four selections that came at really strong values while adding more competition at key positions.

Dan Morgan News / A to Z Sports / April 25

Panthers Day 3 Mock Draft: Dan Morgan rounds out the 2026 class with four more selections that include a top-ranked center

The Carolina Panthers enter into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft with four more selections to continue rounding out an already impressive rookie haul led by general manager Dan Morgan.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Grading The Pick: Panthers GM Dan Morgan trades up to land Lee Hunter amid a run of defensive tackles in the second-round

The Carolina Panthers made a slight push up the board in the second-round of the 2026 NFL Draft to continue attacking the trenches, this time with a massive interior defensive lineman.

Tetairoa McMillan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Tetairoa McMillan reveals 220-pound challenge he failed at last season

Tetairoa McMillan arrived in Carolina as one of the most physically gifted wide receiver prospects in recent memory, a 6-foot-5 pass-catcher with elite contested-catch ability, long speed, and the kind of frame that made NFL teams drool during the pre-draft process.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Panthers QB reunion gives them backup to Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett

The Carolina Panthers are ready to make some noise during the 2026 NFL Draft. Carolina looks primed to add more playmakers around Bryce Young before a crucial 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20

Panthers WR Jalen Coker & Brycen Tremayne Sign ERFA Tender

Panthers WR Jalen Coker and WR Brycen Tremayne have officially signed their exclusive rights tenders, the team announced. Coker is someone who has come up as a candidate for a longer-term deal and a raise, but for now he will sign his tender to get on the field for the start of the offseason program.

Jalen Coker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20