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The Carolina Panthers have an interesting rookie class in 2026. Of course, the unit took a big blow when third-round wide receiver Chris Brazzell II went down for the season, but there are still plenty of rookies on the roster.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Bryce Young Can Prove Quarterback Rankings Wrong in 2026

Bryce Young has an incredible amount of pressure on him as he prepares for the 2026 season. Not only does his team, the Carolina Panthers, have high expectations after winning the NFC South in 2025, but he’s also playing for his football life.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 3

The Biggest Winner and Loser From Carolina Panthers' Final Roster Cull

With the NFL season now just six days away, final rosters are set, and throughout the process, there were shocking cuts and surprise players on the 53-man rosters.

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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 / EasySportz / September 1

Haynes King Makes Panthers Roster After Amazing Hall of Fame Game Debut

Haynes King’s NFL journey has officially reached another milestone. The former Georgia Tech quarterback has earned a spot on the Carolina Panthers’ initial 53-man roster after turning heads with an incredible performance in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game earlier this preseason.

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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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 1

The Good and Bad from Carolina Panthers' Monday Practice: Healthy Updates

The Carolina Panthers had a light practice today, but it was the first one with the final 53-man roster. They took the field with Darren Waller, Bobby Okereke, Haynes King, and the rest of the players who survived that final cull.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Why Deion Sanders is relieved Panthers quarterback Haynes King is done in college

Haynes King is now a member of the Carolina Panthers. The quarterback was signed as a free agent after not being drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. King showed off his heroics in the Hall of Fame Game, scoring the game-winning touchdown for the Panthers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Breaking Down All 48 2026 UDFAs Who Survived Final Roster Cuts

Last year, 57 rookie undrafted free agents) landed on initial rosters. This year, that number is down just a bit, but 48 undrafted rookies still impressed their team (or other teams) in training camp enough to keep their jobs heading into the season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 30

Biggest Winners and Losers from Carolina Panthers' Final 53-Man Roster Decision

The Carolina Panthers finalized their roster at 6 pm ET on Sunday. After four preseason games and loads of training camp practices, including a few joint sessions, the Panthers had a lot of data to sort through and a lot of players to decide on.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Keep or Cut: Predicting Outcomes for 8 Panthers on the Bubble

The Carolina Panthers are set to play their final preseason game on Friday night. After that, the team will begin making the necessary roster moves to go from 90 players to 53.

Preseason ACC Football Power Rankings: Where Does Virginia Tech Start the Season?

College Football season is quickly approaching, and it is now only three days until the first regular-season games kick off. How does the ACC shape up, with less than a week to go until the season is underway?

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 / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 25

Dave Canales May Have Just Hinted at Haynes King's Roster Status with Panthers

After practice on Monday, ahead of the final Carolina Panthers' joint practice and preseason game this week, Dave Canales offered a slew of updates on missing players.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

8 Panthers Firmly On the Roster Bubble Heading Into Final Preseason Game

The Carolina Panthers are preparing to put the final touches on their roster for the 2026 season. Of course, there’s plenty that could still change over the next week.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 24

Haynes King and 4 Other UDFAs Giving Panthers Tough Decisions

To put it kindly, a UDFA in the NFL is lucky if they simply make the roster. Carolina Panthers star Jalen Coker is one of the best possible outcomes for an undrafted player, because the vast majority of the time, they are barely rostered.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 23

6 Major Questions the Panthers Must Answer Before Cut Day

The Carolina Panthers have played three preseason games already. As a result, we can feel like we know a good bit about this team. It seems like the vast majority of roster spots are locked up, but there are definitely some spots at the bottom still being fought hard for.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 23

Could Haynes King Push Bryce Young for Panthers' QB1 Spot?

The Carolina Panthers are not entertaining a camp battle at quarterback. They're all in on Bryce Young for now. But if we're all being honest, there's been one quarterback who has looked the best this preseason, and it's UDFA Haynes King.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 21

Panthers Predicted to Cut Haynes King in Potentially Catastrophic Mistake

The Carolina Panthers have some tough cuts ahead, as all NFL teams always do before the regular season begins. These players pour their lives into the team all summer, only to end up without a roster spot.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 21

Panthers Could Target Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy in Foolish Move

Because much of the NFL world still isn't convinced about Bryce Young (which isn't completely unfair, to be truthful), the Carolina Panthers often find themselves pitched in mock trades, drafts, or signings for a QB.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 20

Haynes King's Injury Could Cost Carolina Panthers Dearly

The Carolina Panthers appeared to find a new backup and yet another UDFA gem in Haynes King during the Hall of Fame Game. He was electric, and he seemed to guarantee a spot on the roster as a third QB.

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / August 10

Carolina Panthers Could Turn Haynes King Into the NFL's Next Versatile Star

With Bryce Youngalready having the starting quarterback spot secured for the Carolina Panthers, Haynes King entered the preseason fighting to make the roster.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 9

Panthers sign QB Kyle Trask while Haynes King (hamstring) heals

The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Kyle Trask on Sunday after rookie quarterback Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

NFL preseason hero is already out with an injury

The hero of the NFL’s Hall of Fame Game will miss some time in the wake of his outstanding performance. Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King is week-to-week after suffering a hamstring injury, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 7

Haynes King's 'dream come true' could be Kenny Pickett's nightmare

'Dream come true' for Haynes King could become nightmare for Panthers' Kenny Pickett

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King emerged as one of the stars of Thursday's Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals,

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Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / August 6

Panthers rally past Cards at gun in Hall of Fame Game

Haynes King scrambled for a 5-yard touchdown as time expired, lifting the Carolina Panthers to a 33-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game at Canton, Ohio.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Haynes King's walkoff TD gives HOF Game some excitement

Haynes King's walkoff touchdown gives Hall of Fame Game some surprising excitement

In most years the best thing you can say about the NFL's Hall of Fame game is that it's a football game, and a brief oasis for fans that have spent the spring and summer waiting for something that resembles a game.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Panthers have made a decision on Kenny Pickett

The Carolina Panthers will be going with Kenny Pickett as their starter under center when they take on the Arizona Cardinals in Thursday’s preseason Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Panthers QB retires from the NFL after seven seasons

The Carolina Panthers’ depth chart has an opening in the quarterback room now. On Wednesday, veteran Will Grier decided to retire from the NFL, and the team put him on the reserve/retired list.