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The Panthers didn't play a snap last week and still had one of their best Sundays of the season. The Saints and Falcons both lost, and Carolina now sits alone atop the NFC South at 2-2.

The worst run defense in football just held Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions to 46 rushing yards — on Sunday Night Football — without Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette and three starting offensive linemen.

A brutal Sunday in Cleveland. The Panthers were up 18-13 with 2:29 to go and had the game-clinching interception — until a roughing the passer flag wiped it out. Cleveland scored, Carolina fell 21-18, and then the injury news got worse: Jaycee Horn is out 6-12 weeks with a torn quad. We break down how the game got away, the full injury picture, the corner crisis, stock up and stock down, and update both the Evero and Bryce Young meters before Detroit comes to town on Sunday Night Football.

One week after giving up a franchise-record 59 points, the Panthers defense held Atlanta to 3. Five takeaways, a Devin Lloyd pick-six, zero rushing touchdowns allowed, and a 34-3 win. We break down the turnaround, run through the full stock up / stock down, update the Evero hot seat meter and the Bryce Young extension meter, cover the Jonathon Brooks and Pat Jones injury news, and preview Sunday's trip to Cleveland.

Is Ejiro Evero on the hot seat after surrendering 291 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns and 10 third-down conversions? We put a number on it. Then: where does the Bryce Young extension conversation stand after he threw for 361 yards and four total touchdowns? We put a number on that too.

Dave goes over the opening game against the Bears and some of the news of the week.

The cuts are official — so let's break down the Carolina Panthers' final 53-man roster, position group by position group. We go through every spot on the depth chart, cover the biggest surprises and snubs, and then break down the FULL practice squad

It's cutdown week — so we're predicting the Panthers' full 53-man roster, position group by position group. Who makes it? Who's the surprise cut? Who lands on the bubble? We go through every spot on the depth chart and lock in our final 53.

The Panthers laid an egg in Buffalo — the starting offense put up 12 yards and zero first downs in a 29-14 loss to the Bills. But there's a lot more to this story than the box score. We break down why the offense struggled (hint: it's the offensive line)

Football is back — and the Panthers opened the preseason with a walk-off win in Canton. We're recapping the Hall of Fame Game, including a debut nobody saw coming, before getting into the storyline that matters most all season: multiple beat reporters say Bryce Young is having his best training camp yet.

Dave discusses the latest news

Pads came on for the first time in 2026 and Day 4 of Panthers training camp gave us a little bit of everything: good injury news, a couple of new bumps, a 7-on-7 scuffle, and some genuinely exciting player development.

Training camp opened this week with tough news: veteran right tackle Taylor Moton was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung in late June, is on blood thinners, and will start camp on the reserve/NFI list — expected to miss the start of the regular season.

Dave goes solo to discuss the latest Panthers news and other topics.

Training camp is almost here — so before the pads come on, we're going position by position and asking the one question that matters most at each spot. Is Bryce Young a franchise QB or a game manager? Who actually plays left tackle Week 1? Can this defense finally rush the passer? Is there ANY depth behind Devin Lloyd? We're breaking down the biggest question mark at every single position on the roster.

Training camp is almost here — and the first real 53-man roster projection is out. Who makes the cut? Who's the surprise name on the outside looking in? We're going position by position. Plus: ESPN handed Carolina a B for its offseason (and the move they "disliked" might surprise you), two Panthers landed on the trade block, and Tetairoa McMillan became the THIRD Panther on the NFL Top 100.

For the first time since 2023, the Carolina Panthers have a player on the NFL Top 100 — and it's Bryce Young at No. 98. Earned recognition for the NFC South title run, or a low-end reach? We're debating it.

The Carolina Panthers just extended Jalen Coker on a deal worth up to $35 million through 2029. On the surface, it's a payday for an undrafted breakout. But underneath, this might be Dan Morgan's most strategic move of the entire offseason — and it has massive implications for Tetairoa McMillan's next extension, Xavier Legette's future on the roster, and Chris Brazzell II's development timeline.

Bryce Young, Chris Brazzell II, and Xavier Legette went on a WILD offseason bonding trip — and one of them was on a horse. Yes, really. Mandatory minicamp opened today, and we got press conferences from Dave Canales, Bryce Young, AND Jaelan Phillips.

Myles Garrett is a Ram. A.J. Brown is a Patriot. Two superstars moved on the same day — and the NFL just got turned upside down. We're breaking down what BOTH trades mean for the Carolina Panthers' 2026 outlook, why Dan Morgan is staying quiet during the chaos, and how Jaelan Phillips is already looking like the best free-agent signing of the entire offseason at OTAs.

OTAs open for the Carolina Panthers — and the roster math is officially getting real. Which rookies are pushing for starting jobs? Which undrafted free agents are sneaking onto the 53? We're breaking down every position battle, the linebacker room question nobody's talking about, and the Dave Canales play-calling decision that could define the entire season.

A Panthers legend just compared Chris Brazzell II to Justin Jefferson. Tershawn Wharton is out indefinitely after neck surgery. Dan Morgan signed a TWO-SPORT national champion off the Saints' scrap heap. Lee Hunter got 94.4% of his rookie deal guaranteed. AND Dave Canales just brought his personal mentor onto the coaching staff.

The Carolina Panthers' 2026 season just got real. The NFL schedule release drops this week and Sharp Football's analysis already has Carolina with the 3rd-HARDEST schedule in the entire league. Plus, Bryce Young's fifth-year option was officially picked up for $25.9 million guaranteed in 2027, the cap is tight, rookie minicamp opens this Friday, and Bleacher Report just put a target on this team's back with two of the worst rankings I've seen all offseason.

The Carolina Panthers had one of the most coherent NFL Drafts of the Dan Morgan era — and most national media completely missed it. In this episode of Panther Nation Podcast, we break down every single 2026 draft pick: who they are, who they compare to, where they fit in the scheme, and what their ceiling looks like.

We are officially in the "Go-Home" stretch before the 2026 NFL Draft. Tonight, we break down the most important takeaways from this week’s massive interviews with Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and Derrick Brown. Plus, we dive into the "Duck-themed dilemma" at Pick #19 and the late-breaking rumors surrounding an Indiana WR contingency plan.

Dave looks ahead at the 2026 NFL Draft

We're breaking down Dan Morgan's press conference where he dropped BOMBS about potentially drafting a THIRD young QB, dodged every question about Ikem Ekwonu's timeline, and revealed what the depth signings really mean for our draft strategy.

We're breaking down how Dan Morgan pulled off one of the SMARTEST free agency periods in Panthers history. He went all-in on elite talent, addressed our biggest needs, and STILL maintained future flexibility. This is a masterclass in salary cap management.

The first 48 hours of NFL free agency are in the books, and the Carolina Panthers just changed EVERYTHING.

he Carolina Panthers may have already revealed their draft strategy — and it’s hiding in the visit data.

It's Combine Week and we're going DEEP on the prospects nobody's talking about. Gerald Huggins and Zach McKinnell from FCS Football Central join Panther Nation Podcast to break down the lesser-known FCS prospects who could shock the NFL world and become Day 3 steals in the 2026 NFL Draft. While everyone watches the Alabama and Ohio State stars, we're highlighting the small-school sleepers who could follow in the footsteps of Fred Warner, Cooper Kupp, and Darius Leonard - all FCS products who became NFL superstars.

Dave is going solo this week and taking questions from the chat!

The Seattle Seahawks just won Super Bowl LX... and Panthers fans should be EXCITED.

In this episode, we break down the biggest winners from the Senior Bowl — and which ones fit the Panthers’ draft needs (edge rusher, interior OL, tight end, linebacker). Who flashed? Who faded? Who could be wearing Carolina Blue next? PLUS: The NFL just dropped news of a $30M salary cap increase... and the Panthers are suddenly playing with more cash than expected. What does this mean for Dan Morgan’s “patient but aggressive” offseason strategy?

The Carolina Panthers are officially in offseason mode after a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Rams. But before fans get too excited about free agents or the draft… there’s a problem: the salary cap. With only $9 million in effective cap space, Dan Morgan and Brandt Tilis will have to make some very difficult roster decisions. From restructures to potential cap casualties, the Panthers must get creative if they want to improve in 2026.

The Carolina Panthers surprised the NFL world in 2025—clinching the NFC South title, hosting a home playoff game, and finishing with a competitive 8-9 record. But after a Wild Card exit vs. the Rams, it’s clear this team is close… but not complete.

The Carolina Panthers’ 2025 campaign comes to a close after a nail-biting Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams in front of a home playoff crowd in Bank of America Stadium. Despite clinching the NFC South and hosting their first postseason game in nearly a decade, the Panthers couldn’t overcome Matthew Stafford and the battle-tested Rams — falling just short in a hard-fought matchup.

For the first time since 2015, the Panthers are your NFC South Champions — thanks to a dramatic Falcons win over the Saints! Carolina officially ends a 7-year playoff drought, locks in the #4 seed, and will now host a home playoff game in Bank of America Stadium

The Carolina Panthers had a golden opportunity to clinch the NFC South... and BLEW IT. In a disappointing 27-10 loss to the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, the Panthers offense sputtered while the defense held on as long as it could.

The Carolina Panthers fall again to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15, and this one STINGS.

The Carolina Panthers are BACK in the NFC South driver's seat... without even playing in Week 14! After the Buccaneers' shocking 24-20 loss to the Saints, the Panthers are now tied for first place in the division at 7-6. And with head-to-head matchups coming up in Weeks 16 & 18 vs Tampa, the path to the playoffs is WIDE OPEN!

The Carolina Panthers SHOCK the football world once again! Behind a monster performance from Bryce Young and a two-headed ground game, the Panthers take down the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams 31-28 in Week 13!

The Carolina Panthers complete the SWEEP of the Atlanta Falcons for the first time since 2013!

The Carolina Panthers (5-5) fall to the lowly 1-8 New Orleans Saints in a brutal 17-7 loss at Bank of America Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers (5-4) go into Lambeau and SHOCK the NFC-leading Green Bay Packers with a walk-off field goal to win 16-13!

The Carolina Panthers fall to 4-4 after getting dominated at home by the Buffalo Bills, 40-9. Andy Dalton struggled behind a beat-up offensive line, the defense got shredded by James Cook, and now the momentum from three straight wins is in jeopardy.

The Carolina Panthers are officially OVER .500 for the first time since 2021!

The Carolina Panthers take down the Dallas Cowboys in a 30-27 thriller and get back to .500 for the first time in years! Bryce Young delivered in the clutch, and Rico Dowdle continues to look like an emerging star.

The Carolina Panthers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history, storming back from a 17-0 deficit to defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 at Bank of America Stadium!

The Carolina Panthers got absolutely humbled by the New England Patriots in a 42-13 blowout loss. Just one week after a dominant 30-0 shutout against the Falcons, the Panthers fell flat in all three phases — offense, defense, and special teams.