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Where Carolina's 'Big Three' Ranks Among NFL Defensive Trios

The Carolina Panthers finished the 2023 season third in total defense in addition to a number of top five and top ten finishes in other categories. The reality is, this group has a completely different look with strengths and weaknesses popping up in different places.

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Panthers' 89-man roster heading into June

Thanks to the fairly recent signing of defensive lineman Junior Aho, the Carolina Panthers may be carrying 90 players at the moment. But since the Frenchman is down as an international roster exemption by way of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, they’re still officially sitting at 89 men.

Miles Sanders News / Panthers Wire / 1 hour ago

Panthers RB Miles Sanders named top post-June 1 cut/trade candidate

Last offseason, the Carolina Panthers broke out some bills for running back Miles Sanders—agreeing upon a four-year, $25.4 million contract. But is their time together already up?

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 21 minutes ago

Panthers' roster ranked 30th in NFL by PFF

The Carolina Panthers’ locker room may be looking more like the dawg pound that president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan had envisioned.

Dave Canales News / Panthers Wire / 35 minutes ago

All 32 NFL head coaches, ranked from youngest to oldest

New Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is so young and spry that even one of his own players didn’t know he was actually a head coach. But how young is he compared to his peers?

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 1 hour ago

ESPN's FPI gives Panthers 2nd-largest chance at landing 2025 draft's No. 1 pick

Could the Carolina Panthers have a say in the NFL draft’s No. 1 overall pick for the third year in a row? According to some numbers from the worldwide leader, they seem to have a pretty good chance.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 31 minutes ago

ESPN's FPI gives Panthers a 0-percent chance to win Super Bowl LIX

Well, this ain’t AI. Instead, we’ll look to some other letters. ESPN just rolled out a fresh set of projections from their Football Power Index (FPI), a model of predictive ratings for team performance in the upcoming season.

Ian Thomas News / Panthers Wire / 1 hour ago

Ian Thomas says Panthers' new offense is 'perfect' for TEs

A fourth-round pick in 2018, tight end Ian Thomas has seen quite a bit during his six seasons with the Carolina Panthers. But what he has yet to see is sustained success, particularly at his position.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / 39 minutes ago

Bryce Young to Hold Youth Football Camp in Charlotte

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will be holding a youth football camp this Saturday, June 1st, at Johnson C. Smith University from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Panthers continue to earn more bulletin board material as the 2024 season inches closer

Though there is reason for optimism heading into the 2024 NFL season for the Carolina Panthers, ESPN is having none of it. In ESPN's 2024 Football Power Index, the Panthers ranked No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / 2 hours ago

Will the Panthers Finally Have an Answer at Tight End?

Greg Olsen. 2019. That was the last time the Carolina Panthers had a true, legitimate threat in the passing game out of the tight end position. And if we're being completely honest, maybe 2016 since the final three years of Olsen's tenure in Carolina were hindered by foot injuries.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / 1 hour ago

Panthers Ranked Dead Last in ESPN FPI Ratings

To no one's surprise, the Carolina Panthers check in at No. 32, a.k.a. dead last, in ESPN's initial FPI (Football Power Index) ratings for the 2024 season at -6.7.

Ikem Ekwonu News / Carolina Panthers on SI / 1 hour ago

Thinking Ahead: Will the Panthers Pick Up Ikem Ekwonu's Fifth-Year Option?

It's not a decision that will be made this offseason, but picking up the fifth-year option for left tackle Ikem Ekownu will be a much easier thing for Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan to do if he can rebound from a very disappointing 2023 campaign in a big way.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 5 hours ago

Panthers 2024 training camp hats officially released

Do you need a new cap to go along with your new Ja’Tavion Sanders t-shirt? Here are the freshly-released 2024 Carolina Panthers training camp hats:

Donte Jackson News / Panthers Wire / 9 hours ago

Donte Jackson says time with Panthers helped him adjust to Steelers

So, how’s the other end of the Diontae Johnson trade doing? Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson is currently acclimating to life as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 10 hours ago

Cam Newton asked if he'd consider seeking ownership in Panthers

Would Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton be willing to become Carolina Panthers owner Cam Newton? On Thursday’s episode of 4th & 1 with Cam Newton, the franchise’s all-time leading passer was asked if he’d consider seeking some type of ownership in the team.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / 11 hours ago

PFF names Panthers' Achilles heel for possible 2024 playoff run

We’re not breaking any news here when we tell you that the Carolina Panthers are not very likely to make the playoffs this upcoming season. In fact, their current odds to do so are amongst the very worst in the league.

Ikem Ekwonu News / Carolina Panthers on SI / 18 hours ago

Ekwonu Details Sophomore Struggles, Eager to Bounce Back in 2024

Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers were jumping for joy when North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu fell to them with the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / 14 hours ago

Panthers HC Dave Canales adds insight into Xavier Legette's latest injury

Though worries abound regarding Xavier Legette's hamstring injury, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is saying calm down. Legette missed Wednesday's

NFL News / Yardbarker / 16 hours ago

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown spent a portion of the 2023 season serving as quarterbacks coach of the Carolina Panthers and working with then-rookie signal-caller Bryce Young. He recently discussed what he took from the experience as Young struggled to find his footing in his first season in the league.

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Xavier Legette News / 5 GOATs / May 29

Panthers sideline Xavier Legette, their first-round receiver, as ‘precaution’ during OTAs

Xavier Legette, who has started his second week of OTAs with the Panthers, suffered an injury that hits a lot of first-year players. It’s why Carolina coach Dave Canales asked the receiver to sit out Wednesday’s practice.

NFL News / ClutchPoints / May 28

Panthers’ best rookie sleeper to make impact in 2024 NFL season

The Carolina Panthers have been very busy this offseason. They’ve looked to rectify everything that went wrong with last year’s team that finished 2-15.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / May 27

Dave Canales ‘really pleased’ with Bryce Young at practice

Dave Canales was brought to Carolina with the idea of helping cultivate Bryce Young’s talent, and things are going smooth thus far for the Panthers. Speaking

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / May 22