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Bears get bittersweet news as NFL lays the hammer down on Panthers Derrick Brown while also fining one Bears player

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown was fined for his roughing the passer hit on Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, but the NFL also handed down punishment on Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker.

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One Carolina Panther Who Must Step Up in Week 2 Against Falcons

The Carolina Panthers face a big Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. It may seem crazy to say a Week 2 game is very important, but in this case, it’s true.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 16

4 Free Agents the Panthers Can Sign to Help Run Defense Woes

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers set the record for most points allowed in a single season in NFL history. A massive reason why was the 3,057 yards they allowed on the ground, easily the worst mark in the league.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 12

With Final Carolina Panthers Top 100 Rank, 1 Thing is Abundantly Clear

The NFL top 100 list is still releasing its rankings as we wind down the offseason and get ready for preseason and Week 1. The Carolina Panthers have had four players ranked before yesterday.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Panthers Urged to Trade $21 Million Disappointment Ahead of Week 1

The Carolina Panthers, and every other NFL team, will have to make some very tough decisions at the end of August. Each team has to go from 90 players to 53 before Week 1, so naturally, some good players will be parted with.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Panthers’ Derrick Brown knee injury update will make fans uneasy

The Carolina Panthers just snuck into the playoffs last season despite finishing the regular season below .500, winning a very competitive but underwhelming NFC South division.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Panthers Predicted to Pair Derrick Brown with SEC Star in 2027 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers have high hopes for the 2026 season. The team is coming off an NFC South title and playoff appearance, and the roster only got better over the offseason.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 8

How Panthers' Derrick Brown Can Continue to Ascend DL Ranks

The Carolina Panthers’ 2026 preseason got off to a thrilling start via a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game at Canton, Ohio.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 13

Carolina Panthers' Star Derrick Brown Set to Earn Shocking Madden 27 Rating

With the NFL season approaching quicker than it seems, offseason rankings and projections take over the news cycle. One ranking system that really gets fans around the league riled up is Madden ratings.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / July 9

NFL coach finally admits what Panthers fans have known for years with telling Derrick Brown comment

The Carolina Panthers have finally earned some league-wide recognition across the roster following the 2025-26 season and now prominent people around the league are fully telling on themselves.

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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 / A to Z Sports / June 29

Panthers standout defender Derrick Brown is finally getting the proper respect he’s deserved from the people that actually matter

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown just became the second Panthers player to crack the NFL’s Top-100 players list this offseason, joining quarterback Bryce Young.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 23

Panthers DL Derrick Brown: No. 4 Player Has an Easy Job This Season

The Carolina Panthers' defensive centerpiece has long been Derrick Brown. He's not the best pass-rushing defensive lineman in the NFL, but he's capable, and he's a stout run defender.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 14

Panthers IDL Bobby Brown: How Carolina Defense Hinges on No. 14 Player

The Carolina Panthers signed a plethora of run defenders in 2025 after the defense allowed over 3,000 rushing yards in 2024. Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, as interior defenders, were chief among them.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 28

6 Carolina Panthers Who Could Be First-Time NFL All-Pros in 2026

In the last six seasons, the Carolina Panthers have had zero First-Team All-Pros. They have hardly been recognized by the AP All-Pro voting in that time.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / May 22

Panthers' Derrick Brown has wild theory about Bryce Young criticisms

The long-term future of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young continues to spark discussions among media personalities and some NFL executives who reportedly believe

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

NFL insider shares why Ravens' Lamar Jackson will 'most likely' be traded soon

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 13

How Lee Hunter is Poised to Steal Bobby Brown’s Job with Panthers

On Day 2 of this year’s NFL draft, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan swung a deal with the Minnesota Vikings, moved up a couple of spots in the second round and selected massive Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / May 6

Panthers’ high-priced defender just ended up on a list no one wants to be on, but a decision might have to wait

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bobby Brown III is entering into the second year of a three-year contract he signed with the team last offseason and could have his role further diminished in 2026.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / May 5

What Makes Lee Hunter the Perfect Complement to Derrick Brown for Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have gone to great lengths to fix the interior of their defense since that dreadful 2024 season. That year, they allowed the most points in NFL history thanks in no small part to a run defense that allowed over 3,000 rushing yards.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11

NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Derrick Brown, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

The Buccaneers announced that they completed an interview with Lions Assistant ST coach Jett Modkins for their ST coordinator position. New Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan said goodbye to his CBS colleagues before the Bills and Jaguars matchup and mentioned that he will turn his focus to the team’s general manager and head coaching search.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 5, 2025