Latest Panthers News September 2026
Below, we highlight the Panthers’ biggest roster moves. We’ll continue to track the Panthers’ roster moves and transactions throughout the offseason and regular season.
- 📅 September 13: Carolina falls to the Bears in Week 1.
- 📅 August 31: The Panthers round out their practice squad with 12 signings, headlined by the returns of WR David Moore, S Isaiah Simmons, G Jake Curhan and OLB Cam Gill, plus newcomers WR Ja'seem Reed, CB Corey Thornton, OL Isaia Glass, CB DeVonta Smith, WR Casey Washington, DT Parker Petersen, RB Tre Tyus and international exemption LB Maz Mwansa.
- 📅 August 30: Carolina trims its roster to the 53-man limit.
- 📅 August 29: Veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke signs a one-year contract with the Panthers.
- 📅 July 30: The Panthers announce rookie WR Chris Brazzell II will need season-ending surgery for a torn LCL in his left knee.
- 📅 July 25: Carolina signs DT Kyon Barrs, DT Elijah Garcia, and CB DeCarlos Nicholson, waiving OT Derrell Bailey, LB Jared Bartlett and CB Mike Reid.
- 📅 July 23: OLB Nic Scourton tears his ACL on the first day of training camp and is placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
- 📅 April 23: The Panthers drafted OT Monroe Freeling in the first round of the draft.
- 📅 March 24: Carolina trades QB Andy Dalton to Philadelphia for a 2027 seventh-rounder.
- 📅 January 10: The Panthers fall to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round, 34-31.
- 📅 January 4: Carolina wins the division with an 8-9 record.
- 📅 December 31: The Panthers claim DB D’Anthony Bell off waivers from Seattle and place TE Ja’Tavion Sanders on injured reserve.
- 📅 December 24: Carolina designates G Robert Hunt to return from injured reserve.
- 📅 December 17: The Panthers designate WR David Moore to return from injured reserve.
- 📅 November 26: Carolina places CB Corey Thornton on injured reserve.
- 📅 November 16: Young sets a franchise single-game passing record by throwing for 448 yards and three touchdowns in Week 11.
- 📅 November 1: The Panthers activate G Chandler Zavala from injured reserve and release RB DeeJay Dallas.
- 📅 October 18: Carolina activates WR Jalen Coker and C Austin Corbett from injured reserve. LB Patrick Jones II placed on injured reserve
- 📅 October 4: The Panthers activate DE LaBryan Ray from the injured reserve list.
- 📅 October 3: Carolina designates WR Jalen Coker to return from injured reserve list.
- 📅 September 15: The Panthers place G Robert Hunt and C Austin Corbett on injured reserve.
- 📅 September 1: Carolina signs WR Hunter Renfrow.
- 📅 August 28: The Panthers trade WR Adam Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-rounder, and a 2027 fifth-rounder to the Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's 2026 fifth-rounder and a 2027 fourth-rounder.
- 📅 August 21: Carolina activates TE Tommy Tremble from the active/physically unable to perform list.
- 📅 July 28: The Panthers activate DT Bobby Brown III and P Sam Martin from the active/non-football injury list.
- 📅 July 22: Carolina releases LB Josey Jewell and signs TE Tyler Mabry.
- 📅 May 08: The Panthers place RB Jonathon Brooks on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- 📅 April 24: Carolina drafts WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) in the first round of the 2025 draft.
- 📅 March 24: The Panthers re-sign WR David Moore and DB Nick Scott.
- 📅 March 12: The Panthers sign DT Tershawn Wharton, S Tre'von Moehrig, and RB Rico Dowdle.
- 📅 February 18: QB Andy Dalton signs a two-year deal with Carolina.
Carolina Panthers 2026-27 Odds & Team Projections
The Panthers reached the playoffs in 2025 behind quarterback Bryce Young and first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, who broke the franchise rookie receiving yards record with 1,014 yards and led all NFL rookies in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Combined with the run game of Rico Dowdle, who signed with Pittsburgh in March 2026, Carolina had enough offensive production to win the division.
The defense made major strides in 2025, and those improvements helped Carolina stay competitive, win games, and ultimately secure a playoff spot.
Entering the 2026 season, the Panthers Super Bowl odds sit at +9000 at DraftKings, implying just a 1.1% chance. North Carolina sportsbooks aren’t placing high expectations on Carolina, but that could change. The Panthers made their first playoff appearance since 2017 last season and bring some notable trends with them. Carolina finished the 2025 season 10-7 against the spread, consistently exceeding market expectations.
Carolina Panthers Schedule 2026-27
After finishing 3-1 in the preseason, the Panthers open 2026 at home against Chicago before hitting the road in Weeks 2 and 3.
| Panthers Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 vs Chicago Bears | CAR +2.5, ML +114 | TBD |
| Week 2 at Atlanta Falcons | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 3 at Cleveland Browns | CAR -1.5, ML -120 | TBD |
| Week 4 vs Detroit Lions SNF | CAR +3, ML +130 | TBD |
| Week 5 BYE | - | - |
| Week 6 at Philadelphia Eagles | CAR +6.5, ML +230 | TBD |
| Week 7 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CAR +1.5, ML -102 | TBD |
| Week 8 at Green Bay Packers TNF | TBD | TBD |
| Week 9 vs Denver Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| Week 10 at New Orleans Saints | TBD | TBD |
| Week 11 vs Baltimore Ravens | TBD | TBD |
| Week 12 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers MNF | TBD | TBD |
| Week 13 at Minnesota Vikings | TBD | TBD |
| Week 14 vs New Orleans Saints | TBD | TBD |
| Week 15 vs Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | TBD |
| Week 16 at Pittsburgh Steelers | TBD | TBD |
| Week 17 vs Seattle Seahawks | TBD | TBD |
| Week 18 vs Atlanta Falcons | TBD | TBD |
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How to Watch the Carolina Panthers
Local broadcast partners for the NFL include CBS and FOX, so you'll find non-primetime Panthers games in your area on one of those two networks.
Sunday Night Football will be on NBC and its streaming platform, Peacock. Monday Night Football will remain on ESPN, and the Panthers play MNF in Week 12 against the Buccaneers. The exclusive streaming rights for Thursday Night Football now belong to Amazon Prime Video.
If out of the broadcast area, Carolina Panthers fans will need to subscribe to the NFL Sunday Ticket to watch non-primetime Panthers games. YouTube TV is now the only way to access the NFL Sunday Ticket.
Some legal sports betting apps in North Carolina may have local Panthers games available to stream as well now that they have launched.
How to Get Carolina Panthers Tickets
The easiest way to buy tickets for Carolina Panthers games is through the team’s official website or their official ticket marketplace, Ticketmaster. Fans can browse available seats for upcoming games at Bank of America Stadium and purchase them directly online.
Another option is to visit an online ticket resale marketplace like VividSeats or StubHub. These sites allow fans to shop for previously purchased tickets being resold by other individuals.
Memberships and packages are also available through the Panthers Ticketing office for season tickets or multi-game deals.
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Carolina Panthers Stadium
Carolina Panthers home games take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a capacity of over 75,000, the open-air stadium was specifically designed for NFL games.
Opened in 1996, Bank of America Stadium has undergone many renovations since 2014 to enhance the fan experience. Upgrades have included new escalators, a new video scoreboard, and refinements to suites. Additional improvements have focused on concourse amenities such as LED lighting, digital signage, and updated menu boards.
The stadium is currently in the middle of another round of renovations, which is impacting fan access to events like training camp. Because of ongoing construction, the Panthers’ training camp practices were not open to the public this year.
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Get to Know the Carolina Panthers Team
The Carolina Panthers joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1993 and played their first season in 1995, highlighted by defeating the reigning Super Bowl champs San Francisco 49ers.
Since their inaugural season, the Panthers have won seven division titles, made nine playoff appearances, and reached two Super Bowls in 2004 and 2016. The franchise enjoyed a few years from 2013-2017, where they tied for the most playoff berths in the NFC.
Since 2019, however, the Panthers have fired three head coaches, including Ron Rivera, Matt Rhule, and Frank Reich.
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Carolina Panthers Front Office
- GM Dan Morgan
- Head Coach Dave Canales
- Owner David Tepper
Dave Canales, former Buccaneers offensive coordinator, returns as the Panthers’ head coach. In Canales’s first season, the Panthers improved from a 2-15 record to 5-12. Carolina’s projected win total for 2025 was set at 8.5 games. They finished the season 8-9.
Panthers GM Dan Morgan was Carolina’s first-round draft pick in 2001. He joined the front office as assistant general manager in May 2021 and was promoted to President of Football Operations/General Manager in January 2024.
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2026-27 Carolina Panthers Offense
This section will be updated after each game.
| 🏈 Total Yds | 5,025 |
| 💨 Total Pass Yds | 3,048 |
| 🏃♂️Total Rush Yds | 1,977 |
| 🙌 Points Scored | 311 |
| ✅ Last Updated: | September 23, 2026 |
Last season, the Panthers averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt and 4.3 yards per carry. Bryce Young finished 2025 with 3,011 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Rico Dowdle led the rushing attack with 1,076 yards and six touchdowns before signing with Pittsburgh in March 2026.
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2026-27 Carolina Panthers Defense
| 🏈 Total Yds Allowed | 5,563 |
| 💨 Passing Yds Allowed | 3,467 |
| 🏃♂️ Rush Yds Allowed | 2,096 |
| 🙌 Points Allowed | 380 |
| ✅ Last Updated: | September 23, 2026 |
In 2024, the Panthers' defense was among the worst in the league. They posted a point differential of -193 and allowed 534 points, the most ever in a single NFL season. Carolina cut its points allowed to 380 in 2025.
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What to Expect from the Panthers
Carolina enters 2026 off an 8-9 season, an NFC South title and a Wild Card loss to the Rams. Bryce Young returns for his fourth season under head coach Dave Canales. Chuba Hubbard is listed as the starting running back with Jonathon Brooks second on the depth chart after Brooks missed the 2025 season.
The schedule includes a Thursday night road game at Green Bay on October 29 in Week 8, followed by the extra rest that comes with a Thursday game. Carolina hosts Denver in Week 9 and closes the home slate against reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle on January 3 in Week 17.
Carolina Panthers FAQs
The Panthers represent both North Carolina and South Carolina, and their home games are hosted at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers held 2026 training camp in Charlotte at the Bank of America Stadium campus.
The Carolina Panthers' stadium is located in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, at 800 South Mint Street. Bank of America Stadium, the Panthers' home stadium, is located on 33 acres of land in the Third Ward district of the city and was designed specifically for football.
The Panthers' starting quarterback is Bryce Young, who was the No. 1 overall pick for Carolina in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young, currently starting his fourth season, won the 2021 Heisman Trophy in his first year as the starting QB for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Arguably, the most popular current Carolina Panthers players are quarterback Bryce Young and running back Chuba Hubbard. They also have an illustrious history of very popular players, including QB Cam Newton, LB Luke Kuechly, WR Steve Smith, Sr., DE Julius Peppers, TE Greg Olsen, and LB Sam Mills.
The Panthers finished the 2025–26 NFL season with an 8-9 record, making the playoffs, but losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round. Carolina opens the new season at home against the Chicago Bears on September 13.
The Carolina Panthers are owned by David Tepper, a billionaire businessman and hedge fund manager. Tepper has accumulated a personal net worth estimated at $16.7 billion, making him one of the wealthiest NFL owners. Tepper purchased the Panthers in 2018 for a reported $2.275 billion, the most expensive sale ever for an NFL team at the time.
Non-primetime Panthers games are broadcast nationally on CBS or FOX, depending on which conference the home team is in. For their primetime games on Monday Night and Thursday Night Football, they can be watched on ESPN and Prime Video, respectively.
No, the Carolina Panthers have not won a Super Bowl. They are one of 12 NFL teams to have zero Super Bowl wins. They have been to the Super Bowl twice, in 2004 and 2016. They lost to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII and to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50.
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