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Fifth-Round Rookie Zakee Wheatley Is Now the Panthers' Last Line Against Baker Mayfield

Fifth-Round Rookie Zakee Wheatley Is Now the Panthers' Last Line Against Baker Mayfield

Carolina Panthers fans who spent April wondering who would hold down the back end have a new name to trust. Zakee Wheatley, the fifth-round pick out of Penn State, has become a key piece of a defense that now looks good enough to carry Carolina through the NFC South.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Panthers Rookie Power Rankings: Zakee Wheatley Makes His Move

Panthers Rookie Power Rankings: Zakee Wheatley Makes His Move

The Carolina Panthers added some real talent to the team this offseason. The free agent additions, specifically Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips, were the main story, but the team brought in some talented rookies as well.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Panthers See Two Defenders Earn Honors After Dominant Week 2 Showing

Panthers See Two Defenders Earn Honors After Dominant Week 2 Showing

The Carolina Panthers gave fans plenty of reasons to be concerned after Week 1. The team’s defense was atrocious, and the Chicago Bears scored 59 points and put up over 500 yards.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 11
Zakee Wheatley Might’ve Played His Way Into Panthers Plans After HOF Game

Zakee Wheatley Might’ve Played His Way Into Panthers Plans After HOF Game

There certainly has been a lot of good news coming out of Carolina Panthers’ training camp these days. Second-year pass-rusher Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will miss the 2026 season, and right tackle Taylor Moton’s status remains a question as well (blood clots).

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Why Zakee Wheatley is Most Likely Non-Round 1 Rookie to Play for Panthers

Why Zakee Wheatley is Most Likely Non-Round 1 Rookie to Play for Panthers

The Carolina Panthers drafted several rookies who have a good chance of starting. In fact, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if six of them (excluding Jackson Kuwatch) ended up starting, or at least seeing the field a lot.

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