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Panthers | Jonathon Brooks showing burst Fri Jul 24, 09:11 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) 'looks fast' during practice, according to head coach Dave Canales. 'He looks like the guy that I remember, and I'm really excited for that,' Canales said.
Link to story Panthers | Brady Christensen looks solid Fri Jul 24, 09:01 PM
Carolina Panthers OG Brady Christensen (Achilles) 'looked good' in his first practice since tearing his Achilles, according to head coach Dave Canales. 'He looks as strong as ever, and he's excited,' Canales said.
Link to story Panthers | Tyler McLellan visits Carolina Fri Jul 24, 08:46 PM
Free-agent OT Tyler McLellan (Buccaneers) worked out for the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan on the field Fri Jul 24, 08:35 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (foot) has been able to practice at training camp after missing time during spring activities with a foot injury.
Link to story Panthers | Nic Scourton to have surgery Fri Jul 24, 06:34 PM
Carolina Panthers DE Nic Scourton (knee) will undergo surgery in the next few weeks to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to head coach Dave Canales.
Link to story Panthers | Serious injury for Nic Scourton Fri Jul 24, 05:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers DE Nic Scourton (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during practice Thursday, July 23, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Cameron Wolfe. He is scheduled to receive a second opinion to confirm the injury and is expected to have surgery in a few weeks if it is confirmed.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have lost their #2 defensive end - an ascendant 2025 second round pick - in addition to being without their starting left and right tackles to open the season. One of their starting guards and starting corners are going for scans to have back issues checked out. After it felt like the team was turning things around after pushing the Rams to the brink in the wild card round of the playoffs, Carolina has a lot of adversity to overcome before most teams have even started training camp. |
Panthers | Kobe Prentice off roster Fri Jul 24, 04:44 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Kobe Prentice was waived Friday, July 24.
Link to story Panthers | Two players miss practice Fri Jul 24, 04:02 PM
Carolina Panthers OG Robert Hunt (back) and CB Mike Jackson (back) did not participate in practice Friday, July 24, because of back tightness.
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Panthers | Kyon Barrs works out for Carolina Fri Jul 24, 02:51 PM
Free agent DL Kyon Barrs (Panthers) worked out for the Carolina Panthers on Friday, July 24.
Link to story Panthers | Nic Scourton to IR Fri Jul 24, 10:09 AM
Carolina Panthers DE Nic Scourton (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, July 24. LB Cam Gill was re-signed to an undisclosed deal. Undrafted free-agent OT Derrell Bailey (Georgia State) was also signed to an undisclosed deal, and OG Joshua Gray was waived.
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Panthers | Carolina adds Caden Prieskorn Thu Jul 23, 04:38 PM
Free-agent TE Caden Prieskorn (Browns) signed with the Carolina Panthers Thursday, July 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan to get more work in the slot Thu Jul 23, 03:14 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is expected to play 'a lot more big slot' in 2026, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
| Footballguys view: This report indicates we could see the team double the amount of snaps McMillan had at 'big slot' last year. That could put him in the nearly 30 percent range of routes run against safeties and linebackers. McMillan has a current ADP of WR17 (4.02) and getting more 'big slot' opportunities will help him perform up to expectations. |
Panthers | Jonathon Brooks will have 'no limitations' Thu Jul 23, 03:10 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks will have 'no limitations' returning to practice.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Panthers here. Brooks is set to be in an RBBC with Chubba Hubbard, and reports from the spring indicate Brooks has looked incredible. He's going off the board near the turn at the end of the 8th round (RB39), and Brooks certainly provides upside to do more if he can stay healthy. |
Panthers | Nic Scourton carted off Thu Jul 23, 11:19 AM
Carolina Panthers DE Nic Scourton (knee) was carted off the field in practice Thursday, July 23, with a right knee injury.
Link to story Panthers | Jaycee Horn close to returning Wed Jul 22, 08:25 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Jaycee Horn (foot) is expected to come off the Active/Non-Football Injury list 'in a matter of days,' according to general manager Dan Morgan.
Link to storyJaycee Horn player page
Panthers | Bobby Brown's return uncertain Wed Jul 22, 04:14 PM
Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers DT Bobby Brown III (hamstring) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list because of a hamstring injury and there is no timetable for his return, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
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Panthers | No timetable for Tershawn Wharton Wed Jul 22, 04:06 PM
Carolina Panthers DT Tershawn Wharton (neck) does not have a timetable for his return at this point, but general manager Dan Morgan said the team is optimistic that Wharton will play at some point this season.
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Panthers | Taylor Moton placed on non-football illness list Wed Jul 22, 02:06 PM
Carolina Panthers RT Taylor Moton was placed on the non-football illness list by the team on Wednesday, July 22. General manager Dan Morgan stated that OT Monroe Freeling will start at right tackle in his absence.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina places two defenders on non-football injury list Wed Jul 22, 02:04 PM
Carolina Panthers DT Bobby Brown III and CB Jaycee Horn were placed on the non-football injury list on Wednesday, July 22.
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Panthers | Carolina places two on the PUP list Wed Jul 22, 02:03 PM
Carolina Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu and DT Tershawn Wharton were placed on the PUP list on Wednesday, July 22.
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Panthers | Monroe Freeling will start at RT Wed Jul 22, 01:31 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Monroe Freeling will start at right tackle, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
Link to story Panthers | Jaylon Guilbeau on NFI list Tue Jul 21, 03:26 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Jaylon Guilbeau (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Tuesday, July 21.
Link to story Panthers | Monroe Freeling may join starting lineup Tue Jul 21, 03:20 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Monroe Freeling is expected to be candidate to start at right tackle while OT Taylor Moton (illness) is sidelined.
Link to story Panthers | Taylor Moton expected to miss extended time Tue Jul 21, 02:05 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Taylor Moton (illness) was diagnosed with a blood clot last month and will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. He will miss time during the regular season but is expected to play at some point during the 2026 season.
| Footballguys view: Moton was immediately placed on blood thinners and is responding well to treatment and is being assessed daily by the team's medical staff. The Panthers signed veteran left tackle Rasheed Walker in free agency as cover for the injured Ikem Ekwonu, and used their first-round pick on Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling. |
Panthers | Jaycee Horn going on NFI list Tue Jul 21, 01:57 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Jaycee Horn (foot) will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list because of a cut on his foot. He is expected to be cleared to return early in camp.
| Footballguys view: Horn suffered the cut recently while running. It required stitches. During his absence, the Panthers still have veteran starter Mike Jackson and a number of young options, including fourth-round rookie Will Lee, Corey Thornton, and Chau Smith-Wade. |
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Panthers | Xavier Legette 'on the hot seat' this season Tue Jul 21, 12:58 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette is 'on the hot seat' this season, in the opinion of The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye on Monday, July 20.
| Footballguys view: Legette, John Metchie, and Chris Brazzell II will likely compete for the No. 3 receiver job during the offseason workouts and training camp. Legette has the size and speed to be a run-after-catch threat, but hasn't shown the ability to win downfield. Brazzell is a long, fast, flexible receiver in the mold of George Pickens, who could make a splash right away given the quality of Bryce Young's deep ball. That said, the Panthers' pass offense isn't at the level where it can support three fantasy-relevant wide receivers, so investors shouldn't dive too deep here. |
Panthers | Brady Christensen re-ups with Panthers Fri Jul 17, 10:39 AM
Free-agent OG Brady Christensen (Panthers) agreed to an undisclosed deal to return to the Carolina Panthers Friday, July 17.
Link to story Panthers | Trevin Wallace on track for camp Thu Jul 9, 06:42 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) participated in offseason workouts while wearing a non-contact jersey, but head coach Dave Canales said Wallace has been medically cleared for contact during practices.
Link to story Panthers | Ikem Ekwonu to miss 2026 season? Thu Jul 9, 06:35 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) has a chance to miss the entire 2026 season because of his ruptured patellar tendon, in the opinion of The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye.
Link to story Panthers | Brady Christensen close to receiving clearance Sun Jul 5, 10:12 AM
Carolina Panthers OL Brady Christensen (Achilles) is expected to be cleared for contact in early July, according to a league source.
Link to story Panthers | CAR not in hurry to jump market for Bryce Young extension Wed Jul 1, 12:59 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is viewed as the long-term franchise quarterback in Carolina, but they are not in a rush to jump the market for an extension, which may not happen until next offseason, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano on Tuesday, June 30.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers picked up Young's fifth-year option for 2027 at $25.904 million, which was a no-brainer because it means they'll be paying him a total of $31.83 million over the next two years. But Graziano contends -- with Houston seemingly in no hurry with Young's 2023 draftmate C.J. Stroud -- there's no rush to jump the market and do a Young deal without seeing more. |
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Panthers | Ikem Ekwonu likely to start on PUP list Mon Jun 29, 04:58 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is expected to start the 2026 season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of PanthersWire's Anthony Rizzuti.
Link to story Panthers | Josiah Deguara could be option Sun Jun 28, 03:31 PM
Free-agent TE Josiah Deguara (Cardinals) could be a possible target for the Carolina Panthers leading up to training camp, in the opinion of The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye.
Link to storyJosiah Deguara player page
Panthers | Chris Brazzell II making plays Thu Jun 25, 11:08 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Chris Brazzell II was an 'impact player' during OTAs and minicamp.
| Footballguys view: With his skill set, it's no surprise that Brazzell is able to impress. In fact, he could be a player that turns heads in training cap and the preseason too. The no.83 overall pick in this draft, Brazzell brings incredible speed and size to the field. He didn't run a full route tree in college at Tennessee, but Brazell can be a big-play option for QB Bryce Young. That gives him some 'what the heck' flex appeal in deeper leagues. |
Panthers | PUP list expected for Tershawn Wharton Wed Jun 24, 06:37 PM
Carolina Panthers DT Tershawn Wharton (neck) is expected to be placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list before training camp, according to The Athletic's Joe Person.
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Panthers | WR Chris Brazzell II looking like a potential impact player Tue Jun 23, 01:05 PM
The Panthers got some side-eye from critics when they drafted a wide receiver in the third round, with Tetairoa McMillan, the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, already on the roster. But the 6-5 Brazzell, a lengthy playmaker, is making believers out of Carolina fans as an impact player in OTAs and minicamp.
| Footballguys view: In this year's Rookie Draft Guide, Footballguy Jeff Bell noted the Panthers love big receivers with speed. Brazzell fits their type. McMillan is the clear top receiver, and Jalen Coker is emerging and capable as a second receiver. Brazzell signals the potential end of hope with Xavier Legette, but his speed is perfect given the current room. Brazzel is a boom-or-bust pick who is in a situation that could create a breakout. |
Panthers | Bryce Pierre cut from IR Mon Jun 15, 04:53 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Bryce Pierre (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, June 15.
Link to story Panthers | Xavier Legette welcomes pressure Sun Jun 14, 04:51 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette is looking to rebound in 2026 after a down season in his sophomore NFL campaign. A lot had to do with teammate WR Tetairoa McMillan having a giant season, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. 'My main thing is just to have a better year than my first two years,' Legette said. 'I can't -- I can't -- have another year like I did last year. I can't do that.'
Link to story Panthers | Monroe Freeling seeing reps at both tackle positions Sun Jun 14, 10:49 AM
Carolina Panthers OT Monroe Freeling has been practicing at both tackle positions after playing on both sides at the University of Georgia, according to Kassidy Hill of Panthers.com. Although he has more experience at left tackle, Freeling saw time at right tackle during OTAs whenever OT Taylor Moton needed a break.
Link to story Panthers | Thomas Incoom should be ready for camp Sat Jun 13, 05:56 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Incoom (undisclosed) underwent a procedure this offseason but should be ready for training camp, according to head coach Dave Canales.
Link to story Panthers | Jalen Coker agrees to extension Fri Jun 12, 05:43 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker agreed to terms on a three-year, $35 million extension with incentives worth up to $41 million, according to his agent.
| Footballguys view: Coker gave up two years of control in exchange for getting paid two years ahead of when he would enter unrestricted free agency. He is getting more guaranteed money than fellow 2024 draft class wide receivers and first round picks Brian Thomas Jr. and Xavier Worthy got on their initial contracts. Coker is the clear WR2 and one of the most underrated wide receivers in fantasy drafts right now. |
Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan dealing with injury Fri Jun 12, 05:43 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (foot) missed some time during the mandatory minicamp because of a foot injury but hopes to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: McMillan said his foot is a "little sore" and he has "no concern at all". As long as he is full go for camp next month, we agree. McMillan did injure his left foot and have a procedure on it in college, but it's not clear which foot McMillan was talking about. There's no need to move McMillan down in your rankings unless he isn't participating when camp opens. |
Panthers | Jared Kirksey promoted Fri Jun 12, 04:43 PM
Carolina Panthers director of college scouting Jared Kirksey has been promoted to director of player personnel.
Link to story Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan adds muscle Wed Jun 10, 02:43 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan said he has added 17 pounds of muscle this offseason.
| Footballguys view: McMillan wasn't a small guy coming into the league, using his size and strength to overpower receivers on contested balls. His speed has always left a bit to be desired, and size could impact that even more. We'll be watching closely throughout camp and the preseason to see if this extra bulk impacts his movement. Either way, McMillan proved capable of drawing an elite target share last year. He caught contested balls, made plays after the catch, and scored touchdowns, proving his skill set would transfer from college to the pros. |
Panthers | Ikem Ekwonu will be 'back at some point this season' Tue Jun 9, 06:02 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is expected to be back from his rehab at some point during the 2026 NFL season, according to HC Dave Canales on Tuesday, June 9. Ekwonu ruptured his patellar tendon in the Wild Card Playoff round against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Panthers | CAR expecting Jonathon Brooks to become lead back Tue Jun 9, 12:29 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks needs to stay healthy, but could potentially become the lead back in Carolina over Chuba Hubbard, in the opinion of Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com on Monday, June 8.
| Footballguys view: Wolfe identified Brooks as the team's wild-card player. As USA Today's Anthony Rizzuti reminded readers, two ACL tears, both to the same knee, have limited Brooks to only three NFL games since he was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft. But Brooks, over the past few weeks, was able to fully participate in organized team activities for the first time in his career. How Brooks will fit into that backfield with Hubbard and Trevor Etienne will be one of the things to watch as the Panthers head into training camp next month. |
Chuba Hubbard player page
Panthers | Malick Meiga joins Panthers Mon Jun 8, 04:26 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Malick Meiga (Coastal Carolina) signed with the Carolina Panthers Monday, June 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE Heinrich Haarberg.
Link to story Panthers | Tershawn Wharton not close to returning Sun Jun 7, 11:07 AM
Carolina Panthers DL Tershawn Wharton (neck) does not have a timetable for when he can resume football activities, according to defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. However, Evero believes that Wharton will be able to play at some point during the regular season.
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Panthers | Surgery for Thomas Incoom Sat Jun 6, 08:11 PM
Carolina Panthers DL Thomas Incoom (shoulder) had surgery on his shoulder Thursday, June 4, according to a league source.
Link to story Panthers | Jonathon Brooks held out of team drills on Tuesday Tue Jun 2, 05:22 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks was reportedly held out of team drills and scrimmage on Tuesday, as the team works to get him back to 100%, according to a source on Tuesday, June 2.
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