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Carolina Panthers Rico Dowdle Fined For Key And Peele-Inspired Celebration In Week 9

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had a career day against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, but it was his touchdown celebration that ended up costing him.

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Panthers get good news after Rico Dowdle injury scare

On Sunday, Rico Dowdle left the eventual win over the Green Bay Packers twice. In the middle of a dominant day, the Carolina Panthers running back suffered some injuries and had to miss a few plays here and there.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 6

Bryce Young, defense could be 'the future' Panthers need

The Carolina Panthers are 5-4 after the first half of the season, which includes four wins in the past five weeks. The team's victory against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9 may be the team's most impressive yet, holding a top-tier offense to just 13 points while quarterback Bryce Young led a game-winning drive on the road at Lambeau Field.

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Derrick Brown News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 6

Analyst claims Panthers have three legit team DPOY candidates

If you had to give the Carolina Panthers a midseason Defensive Player of the Year award, it would have to go to Derrick Brown. At this rate, it will be a glaring omission if he doesn't get some actual NFL DPOY love at the end of the season.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 6

Panthers linked to superstar center in 2026 free agency

The Carolina Panthers are turning a corner as they have a 5-4 record through the first half of the team's season. If they continue along this trajectory, they will become a threat for the playoffs and have the chance to become a major player in free agency.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 6

Panthers vs Saints: Experts share picks for key NFC South matchup

The Carolina Panthers are riding high after a huge road upset win over the Green Bay Packers. Now, they enter as favorites for the first time this year at home against the New Orleans Saints.

Bryce Young News / Field Level Media / November 6

Bryce Young, Panthers plot to continue winning ways in clash vs. Saints

The Carolina Panthers will have to deal with prosperity as they get ready to play Sunday afternoon. The Panthers have a winning record this late in a season for the first time since 2019, and they'll be significant favorites against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 6

NFL insider highlights key stat for Tetairoa McMillan in All-Rookie race

Nine weeks down. Nine weeks to go Dane Brugler of The Athletic released his NFL midseason All-Rookie team for 2025. “There is still much to learn about this year’s NFL rookie class,” stated Brugler.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / November 5

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle fined for pelvic-thrust celebration

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined Wednesday for doing two pelvic thrusts after scoring a touchdown last weekend, disproving a supposed NFL rule demonstrated years ago in a sketch on the "Key & Peele" comedy show.

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Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 5

Panthers find themselves first in line to potentially add a difference-maker to the defense after sitting out during the NFL trade deadline

As expected, Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan played it safe on Tuesday when the NFL trade deadline expired and elected not to make a deal, despite speculation that the team would look to add some additional pieces to the roster after a 5-4 start to the season.

Hendon Hooker News / 5 GOATs / November 4

Carolina Panthers release QB Hendon Hooker from practice squad

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers released quarterback Hendon Hooker from their practice squad, per ProFootballTalk. The Panthers also released offensive tackle Michael Tarquin and linebacker Carlos Basham from their practice squad Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Panthers Add Three, Cut Three From Practice Squad, Including QB Hendon Hooker

The Carolina Panthers announced they have signed OL Ja’Tyre Carter, RB DeeJay Dallas and S Israel Mukuamu to the practice squad. To make room, the Panthers

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Panthers' offseason addition joined elite company with his play the last two weeks and has been a key part of the defensive turnaround

This time last season, the Carolina Panthers were fielding one of the worst defensive units, not only in franchise history, but ranking among some of the worst defensive units in NFL history.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / November 2