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The Carolina Panthers’ offense will receive a huge upgrade for their Week 2 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. After missing Week 1 while recovering from an offseason injury, left tackle Ikem Ekwonu is expected to make his season debut on Sunday. Ekwonu was recovering from an offseason appendectomy that forced him out of Week 1. […]

It has been a week of regrouping for the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals are dealing with a special teams injury in a win. These teams meet in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, and here are the bold predictions. The Panthers got hammered 26-10 against the Jaguars, featuring a disappointing start for […]

On Wednesday, September 10, Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, a father and a husband, died at 31 years old. While many mourned the death of Kirk, some took the opportunity to mock his passing. According […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been searching for answers on special teams, and Jake Moody’s struggles forced the team to take action. Moody had entered 2025 determined to turn things around after a shaky 2024, even adopting a two-step kicking approach inspired by legends like Adam Vinatieri and Mason Crosby. He hoped the adjustment would […]

The Carolina Panthers entered Week 1 with optimism around a new regime led by head coach Dave Canales and hopes for a sophomore leap from quarterback Bryce Young. Instead, they were humbled in a 34-10 blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, a defeat that already raises concerns about the direction of this roster. While Jacksonville […]

The Carolina Panthers had an ugly start to the 2025 NFL season. And maybe a big part of the problem is the quarterback position. Certainly, it’s time to take a look at the Bryce Young panic meter after a brutal Week 1 showing versus the Jaguars. Criticism will follow Young this week after this third […]

Bryce Young showcased some visible frustrations towards head coach Dave Canales during the Carolina Panthers’ season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Young hoped to begin the 2025 season strong, looking to carry over momentum he had towards the end of last season. He finished his sophomore campaign with 234 completions for 2,403 yards and 15 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have an early 10-3 lead over the Carolina Panthers in the season opener on Sunday. However, the contest was forced to be halted due to weather concerns. Reports indicate that the Panthers-Jaguars game is officially in a delay with lightning strikes seen around EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The game is stopped with […]

With the 2025-26 season officially underway after Thursday night’s contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, some teams around the league are making last-minute roster adjustments. One of those clubs is the Atlanta Falcons, as the front office signed a player off of the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad. Reports indicate that the Falcons are […]

The Carolina Panthers received bad news on Friday, leading up to the season opener, as the defense lost a player for the entire 2025-26 season. Reports indicate that a newly acquired cornerback who was primed for a spot on the active roster tore his ACL in practice. Damarri Mathis, who was picked up off waivers […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette is drawing an impressive comparison heading into the 2025 NFL season. His teammate, defensive back Jaycee Horn, told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the sophomore receiver reminds him of three-time AP All-Pro A.J. Brown. “Also, Panthers receiver Xavier Legette, a first-rounder from 2024, will be a factor in Carolina,” Fowler […]

The Carolina Panthers were among the teams that explored the possibility of acquiring All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons before he was traded to the Green Bay Packers, but ultimately chose not to submit a formal trade offer, according to a report from ESPN. As the 2025 NFL season prepares to begin Thursday night with the […]

Football season is finally back. The 2025 NFL season kicks off in just a few days when the Eagles and Cowboys face off on Thursday Night Football. Now is the perfect time for think pieces about the NFL as fans begin locking in ahead of the new season. That’s exactly what The Athletic’s Zak Keefer […]

Hunter Renfrow didn’t survive the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man roster cutdown last week. It appeared that Renfrow’s comeback attempt was over before it began. But the NFL landscape can change quickly. And the former Pro Bowl wideout nearly missed a second chance with the team when he was unexpectedly unavailable last Thursday. After trading Adam Thielen […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the season with higher hopes than last year, while the Jacksonville Jaguars could be a sleeper. They meet in Week 1, and here are the Panthers-Jaguars bold predictions for the opener of the 2025 NFL season. Looking to improve on last year’s dud of a 5-12 season, the Panthers hope to […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a tough injury with the loss of Jalen Coker. But they reunited with Hunter Renfrow. And the veteran receiver reaffirmed his commitment to the Panthers with his free-agency admission. Renfro said he had choices, according to a post on X by Joe Person. “Hunter Renfrow says he had other offers. But […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to take a big step forward in 2025. Carolina finished the 2024 season strong and made some big investments during the offseason. Thankfully they made some investments in offensive line depth ahead of the new season. Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, which has his status for Carolina’s […]

The Carolina Panthers’ trade of Adam Thielen appeared to open the way for Jalen Coker. However, things took an unfortunate turn for Coker as he landed on Injured Reserve just ahead of Week 1. After Coker was placed on IR, Panthers head coach Dave Canales spoke about the extent of the injury for the young […]

The Carolina Panthers continue to shake up their receiver room since trading Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings. After releasing Hunter Renfrow during final roster cuts, the team is bringing him back onto its active roster. To make room for Renfrow, the Panthers are placing second-year slot receiver Jalen Coker on injured reserve, ESPN’s Adam […]

When the Carolina Panthers traded Adam Thielen and released Hunter Renfrow, fans assumed it would open up a significant opportunity for second-year receiver Jalen Coker. General manager Dan Morgan essentially confirmed as much one week ahead of the 2025 NFL season opener. With Thielen out of the picture, Morgan acknowledged that Coker would begin the […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2025-26 NFL season looking to take a step forward. Head coach Dave Canales likes what he has seen from Bryce Young and others in the preseason. However, the Panthers are still making adjustments to the roster. Carolina added Hendon Hooker to its practice squad. Hooker appreciates the chance to play […]

The Carolina Panthers recently traded wide receiver Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings. Thielen, a 35-year-old veteran receiver, has played with a number of different quarterbacks throughout his NFL career. While speaking to the media in Minnesota after the trade, Thielen was asked about former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young — who is of […]

The Carolina Panthers stunned the NFL this week, trading wide receiver Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings. The move seemed to come out of nowhere, with Thielen providing a much-needed veteran presence in the locker room. That was something fellow wideout Jalen Coker was very appreciative of. On Wednesday, Coker met with the media and […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2025-26 NFL season with a lot of exciting young players. More specifically, the Panthers’ receiving core has an opportunity to turn heads around the league. However, Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan will have to do so without their veteran leader, Adam Thielen. Carolina traded the wideout back to the Minnesota […]

It took some time, but Adam Thielen is finally returning to where it all started for him, as the Minnesota Vikings have acquired him in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings also received a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, while the Panthers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen might be willing to go back to the Minnesota Vikings, but a reunion may not be imminent. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings and Panthers have discussed a potential Thielen trade, but the two sides are not close to an agreement. “Vikings and Panthers have tried to work […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping this will be the year where Bryce Young emerges as a quality NFL quarterback. And they’ve worked hard to protect him. If Young can raise the level of his play, the Panthers might surprise NFL observers. And here are three bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season. It was a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been very active on the trade market during the preseason, and that continued on Sunday morning. Minnesota sent backup quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a seventh-round pick in 2027. Shortly after the trade, the Vikings agreed to a contract with veteran signal […]

The Carolina Panthers are still searching for proof that Bryce Young was worth the franchise-altering move they made in 2023. The former No. 1 pick has struggled through two uneven seasons. So far, he has compiled a 6-22 record as a starter. Sure, the flashes of talent are there. However, the consistency hasn’t followed. In […]

The Carolina Panthers have big expectations for the 2025 NFL season. Carolina is ready to see Bryce Young take a step forward after selecting him first overall in 2023. If Young does succeed in year three, he will owe some credit to his sturdy offensive line. One of his veteran linemen just got a well […]

The Carolina Panthers have missed the playoffs for the last seven seasons, and at this point, they will take any help they can get to halt the frustrating skid. Fortunately for long-suffering fans, Panthers coach Dave Canales offered encouraging news about the team despite their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their preseason meeting on […]

The Carolina Panthers watched a high NFL Draft pick go down Thursday. Losing an edge rusher during the NFL Preseason showdown versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Princely Umanmielen sustained a shoulder injury in Charlotte. Panthers insider for The Athletic Joe Person provided an update there. “Princely Umanmielen said he’s getting an MRI on his shoulder Friday. […]

Things could be different for the Carolina Panthers this season if a certain receiver emerges. Also, it helps if quarterback Bryce Young reaches his potential. However, someone could get left out. And here are two surprise preseason roster cuts to watch for Week 1. At the head of the list is receiver Hunter Renfrow. At […]

The NFL preseason is often a time for hope, speculation, and bold predictions. For the Minnesota Vikings, however, it’s been marked by setbacks at wide receiver. With Justin Jefferson still the centerpiece of the offense, Minnesota’s depth around him has been tested to the breaking point. Injuries, suspensions, and uncertainty have left the Vikings scrambling […]

The Carolina Panthers contain an impressive receiving core. The Panthers used a first-round pick on a receiver in consecutive drafts and are aiming to build a competitive offense after years of miserable play. Carolina has not had a winning record since 2017, and they have failed to win eight games in the same span. In […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping that the solid stretch of play to end last season from quarterback Bryce Young was not an anomaly but rather a sign of things to come. The former 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick got off to a rough start in his NFL career, ultimately finding himself benched for Andy […]

Ex-Auburn standout defensive tackle Derrick Brown reacted to the news of Cam Newton’s jersey retirement at Auburn, calling the 2010 season “legendary” and expressing pride in sharing those special moments. “Everyone says it’s just one season, but it was a legendary one, I know the school cherished the moments he made and I’m ready to […]

The time all football fans have been waiting for is almost here. The 2025 NFL season is right around the corner, with training camps and the preseason underway. However, that also means that fantasy football managers are doing their due diligence as their drafts approach. Every season, there are several breakout players who get drafted […]

As the Carolina Panthers look to improve in year two of head coach Dave Canales’ reign, the team faces a steep hill to get back into contention. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to be the division’s top team, while the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have also made moves. Canales spoke about third year […]