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The Carolina Panthers came into Sunday with a very thin defensive line. After losing Tershawn Wharton to injury and LaBryan Ray to retirement, the Panthers suddenly had a big need up front.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Panthers Move Swiftly After LaBryan Ray Retirement, Fill Spot with Needed Backup

The Carolina Panthers lost LaBryan Ray, who decided to retire early, from their defensive line depth. The line had already lost Tershawn Wharton, out for the foreseeable future, and Nic Scourton, out for the year.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Unexpected Retirement Gives Panthers Rookie Clear Path to 53-Man Roster Spot

The Carolina Panthers were thrown a curveball when LaBryan Ray decided to retire from the NFL a few weeks into training camp, but that also creates an opportunity for one of Carolina's rookies.

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Panthers' 10-Game Starter Suddenly Retires Ahead of 2026 Season

The Carolina Panthers have had an eventful training camp so far. Some players have starred, some have disappointed, some have gotten injured, and now, at least one is retiring.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Panthers DL LaBryan Ray Retiring Mid-Camp, Team Making Five Roster Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced that DT LaBryan Ray has decided to retire ahead of the 2026 season. He’ll be placed on the reserve/retired list. Carolina also waived wide receiver Gabriel Benyard and waived-injured wide receiver Ainias Smith while signing WRs Roc Taylor and Elijah Cooks.

Carolina Panthers News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 13

Carolina Panthers resign former Alabama DL

The Carolina Panthers are signing former Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray to the roster for 2026 the team announced. Ray has spent three seasons in Carolina and appeared in 46 games with 10 starts recording 73 total tackles, one sack and two tackles for loss.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 5

Carolina Panthers double up on defensive front-seven going into Week 5

The Carolina Panthers announced a pair of roster moves on Saturday heading into today's home game against the Miami Dolphins. Both transactions are intended to boost the depth of their defensive front-seven, which as been a sore point this season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4

Panthers Activate DE LaBryan Ray, Elevate LB Krys Barnes

The Panthers announced on Saturday that they are activating DE LaBryan Ray from injured reserve. The team is also elevating LB Krys Barnes for Week 5. Barnes, 27, wound up going undrafted out of UCLA back in 2020.