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According to Pro Football Talk, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield‘s three-year, $100 million contract extension includes a $10 million roster bonus due three

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11

Panthers Owner David Tepper: ‘I’m A Believer’ In QB Bryce Young

Bryce Young is about to begin his fourth NFL season. Uncertainty looms over his future based on the lack of a Panthers extension in his case. A contract was discussed by Carolina this spring, but as the offseason progressed it became clear no long-term commitment would be forthcoming.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Panthers' David Tepper Confident 2025 Division Win Was No Fluke

The Carolina Panthers surprised some people in 2025. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked ready to run away with the NFC South, but the Panthers never went away and ended up stealing the crown.

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

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Young shares thoughts on Panthers future after owner comments

Bryce Young shares thoughts on Panthers future after David Tepper comments

The club hasn't made any real commitment to Young other than picking up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to his contract.

The 'Most Pro Bowls by NFL franchise' quiz

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Panthers Owner David Tepper Could Be 'Getting Itchy' Waiting for Bryce Young's Leap

The Carolina Panthers are entering a pivotal season. The team has playoff aspirations once again, but how far they go depends on quarterback Bryce Young.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Three NFL owners who can't stop getting in their own team's way

There is nothing wrong with an owner being involved. Problems begin when involvement becomes interference.

Cowboys fans should be excited about latest team projection

Cowboys' George Pickens among players with 'most to gain' in 2026

Frank Reich’s Geno Smith praise is difficult to believe

Three NFL starting quarterbacks who belong on the bench

Three NFL general managers firmly on the hot seat in 2026

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / July 23

Panthers extend naming-rights deal, reveal reimagined stadium

The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America agreed to extend their long-term stadium naming-rights deal, with the team sharing on Thursday what the reimagined Bank of America Stadium will look like by the time renovations are finished in 2030.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 1

NFL exec credits David Tepper disappearance for Carolina Panthers' improvement

Something is different about these Carolina Panthers in 2025. In most instances since 2017, Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Rams would have been an exercise in embarrassment.

Carolina Panthers News / The SportsRush / August 23, 2025

Despite Zero Playoff Berths, David Tepper’s Profit from Carolina Panthers Exceeds $100 Million

Ever since David Tepper initially bought the Carolina Panthers back in July of 2018, the NFC South’s sorriest franchise has been stuck in playoff purgatory.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22, 2024

Jimmy Johnson rips Panthers owner David Tepper

The Carolina Panthers have been a mess, and Jimmy Johnson thinks he knows what the problem is with the team.

Top QB prospects should learn from Panthers' Bryce Young

Latest reporting indicates Panthers have no real plan with Bryce Young

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The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Carolina Panthers history' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / September 20, 2024

Top QB prospects should learn from Panthers' Bryce Young

After watching Young's situation unfold, highly rated quarterbacks getting ready to enter the league should take note, and perhaps take action. It could save their career.

Steelers confident 'dam is about to burst' for offense

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo shares crucial update on starting QB job

Ravens agree to extension with RB

Bengals CB shades Commanders for 'nice college offense'

Jets rookie RB states why he thinks his draft stock fell

Longtime analyst shares doubts about Eagles former first-round pick

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2024

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 Carolina Panthers

For most NFL teams, a 2-15 season would be rock bottom. Most teams aren't the Carolina Panthers. Here are three reasons why things will go from bad to worse in Charlotte this autumn.

Health already becoming a concern for this rookie Panthers WR

New Panthers WR motivated to receive 'big contract'

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The 'Carolina Panthers head coaches' quiz

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

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 7, 2024

David Tepper is on a quest to be the worst owner in the NFL

It may be a while before fans in Carolina have anything to cheer about.

Panthers bolstering WR corps with one of the UFL’s top wideouts

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The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Carolina Panthers history' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2024

Panthers' Thielen voices his frustration with team’s facilities

Panthers WR Adam Thielen voices his frustration with team’s facilities

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper didn’t get particularly high marks on the 2024 NFLPA report card.

Welcome to Loserville: Guaranteed losses in 2024 for every NFC team

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The 'Carolina Panthers head coaches' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10, 2024

Patience not included with the purchase of sports franchises

As the expression goes, "patience is a virtue," but apparently, this saying does not apply to owners of professional sports franchises.

Suns part ways with Vogel

Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

How much longer will these coaching and front office legends stay on the job?

The 'Teams that never won a championship' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2024

Watch: Panthers owner surprises restaurant employees that called him out ahead of NFL Draft

On Thursday, David Tepper confronted some frustrated restaurant employees who apparently haven't forgiven the Panthers owner for perceived misfires during recent drafts.

Panthers trade into first round, draft offensive weapon

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The '1,000 or more receiving yards in 2023' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26, 2024

Panthers' David Tepper visits restaurant that had pointed sign

Panthers owner David Tepper visits restaurant that posted pointed sign

The billionaire was not there to have dinner.

Panthers trade into first round, draft offensive weapon

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

The 'Two or more touchdown catches in the Super Bowl' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2024

Three hottest seats on the Carolina Panthers

No one is safe in Carolina. Owner David Tepper has gone through several quarterbacks and coaches since purchasing the team six years ago, all with no success.

Panthers to sign former Packers starter

Vikings adding one-time Pro Bowl CB

NFC free-agency grades: Commanders are rocking, but what's up with Cowboys?

The 'Rookie NFL QBs to throw a touchdown in the postseason' quiz

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / January 22, 2024

Will Panthers GM be able to overcome owner David Tepper?

The Panthers found their general manager, but whether things improve in Carolina depends on how much influence owner David Tepper has over Dan Morgan.

Panthers promote Dan Morgan to general manager

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Rookie NFL QBs to throw a touchdown in the postseason' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / January 8, 2024

NFL exec trolls Panthers owner for reputation with coaches

NFL exec trolls Panthers owner for fast-and-loose reputation with coaches

Of the five head-coaching vacancies in the NFL, the Panthers may just be the least desirable of them all.

Panthers continue clearing house by firing GM Scott Fitterer

Some coaches could survive Panthers purge in offseason

Carolina Panthers didn’t run offensive play while holding lead in entire 2023 season

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The 'Four touchdown passes in a playoff game' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / January 8, 2024

Panthers continue clearing house by firing GM Scott Fitterer

After firing head coach Frank Reich in the middle of the season, the Carolina Panthers continued to clean house on Monday by firing general manager Scott Fitterer.

Some coaches could survive Panthers purge in offseason

Week 18 NFL losers: Big coaching issues for number of teams

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The 'Four touchdown passes in a playoff game' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7, 2024

Some coaches could survive Panthers purge in offseason

While several fans will be awaiting the news of the firing of their team’s head coach in the next two days, Carolina fans have already processed their loss.

Buccaneers clinch NFC South with ugly win at Panthers

Panthers owner to offer one head-coaching candidate a 'blank check'?

Is GM Scott Fitterer next to go for Panthers?

Carolina Panthers didn’t run offensive play while holding lead in entire 2023 season

The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6, 2024

Panthers owner to offer one head-coaching candidate a 'blank check'?

Panthers owner David Tepper appears desperate to get his next coaching hire right, no matter the cost.

NFLPA survey a reminder of how badly Panthers botched their last coaching search

NFC South teams reportedly interested in Bill Belichick

Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh hilariously dodges question about his future

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Four touchdown passes in a playoff game' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024

NFLPA survey a reminder of how badly Panthers botched their last coaching search

NFL players spoke. Maybe this time the Panthers will listen.

Panthers owner releases weak statement after getting punished by NFL for drink-throwing incident

NFL fines Panthers owner after throwing drink at fan

NFC head-coaching Satisfaction Index: Temperature soaring for Eagles' Nick Sirianni

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The 'Four touchdown passes in a playoff game' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / January 3, 2024

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper releases statement after NFL announces fine

Carolina Panthers (2-14) owner David Tepper issued a statement Tuesday after being fined $300,000 for his “unacceptable conduct” during the 26-0 Week 17 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars (9-7) Sunday.

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