Latest Panthers News August 2025
Below, we highlight the Panthers’ biggest roster moves. We’ll continue to track the Panthers’ roster moves and transactions throughout training camp and the preseason.
- 📅 August 18: Carolina signs QB Bryce Perkins.
- 📅 August 3: LB Krys Barnes signs with Carolina.
- 📅 July 28: The Panthers activate DT Bobby Brown III and P Sam Martin from the active/non-football injury list.
- 📅 July 23: Carolina signs CB Tre Swilling.
- 📅 July 22: The Panthers release LB Josey Jewell and sign TE Tyler Mabry.
- 📅 May 20: WR T.J. Luther signs contract with Panthers.
- 📅 May 13: The Panthers sign RB Trevor Etienne to a rookie contract.
- 📅 May 08: Carolina places RB Jonathon Brooks on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- 📅 April 24: The Panthers draft WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) in the first round of the 2025 draft.
- 📅 March 27: Carolina signs WR Hunter Renfrow.
- 📅 March 26: The Panthers re-sign C Cade Mays.
- 📅 March 24: Carolina re-signs WR David Moore and DB Nick Scott.
- 📅 March 12: Panthers re-sign TE Tommy Tremble, OT Brady Christensen, C Austin Corbett, CB Michael Jackson, and CB Jaycee Horn.
- 📅 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 2025-26 Odds & Team Projections
The Panthers weren’t expected to do much in the 2024–25 NFL season, but their offense sparked some late-season optimism. Quarterback Bryce Young showed real potential, posting impressive numbers over the final stretch. Carolina kept key offensive linemen in free agency and added a big weapon in first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, giving Young a true No. 1 target. McMillan currently has the fifth-shortest odds to win Offensive Rookie of the Year at FanDuel.
Defensively, the Panthers gave up 534 points in 2024, the most ever allowed in a single NFL season. But after addressing major needs on the defensive line through free agency and the draft, the unit is expected to take a step forward. Carolina also expects a boost from rookie linebacker Nic Scourton, who’s set to take on a significant role. He’s currently listed at +4000 to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Before the start of the season, the Panthers Super Bowl odds sit at +12500 on FanDuel, implying just a 0.8% chance. While North Carolina sportsbooks aren’t placing high expectations on Carolina just yet, that could shift quickly if the roster shows real improvement early on.
Carolina Panthers Schedule 2025-26
The Panthers open the 2025 season on the road against the Jaguars, with opening odds listing them as 3-point underdogs. According to ESPN, Carolina has the fifth-easiest schedule in 2025. They’ll also play an international game in Munich, Germany, facing the New York Giants in Week 10.
| Panthers Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars | CAR +3, ML +126 | TBD |
| Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals | CAR +4.5, ML +170 | TBD |
| Week 3 vs Atlanta Falcons | CAR -1.5, ML -122 | TBD |
| Week 4 at New England Patriots | CAR +3.5, ML +154 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs Miami Dolphins | CAR +1.5, ML +102 | TBD |
| Week 6 vs Dallas Cowboys | CAR +1.5, ML +102 | TBD |
| Week 7 at New York Jets | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 8 vs Buffalo Bills | CAR +7, ML +245 | TBD |
| Week 9 at Green Bay Packers | CAR +7.5, ML +285 | TBD |
| Week 10 vs New Orleans Saints | CAR -4.5, ML -192 | TBD |
| Week 11 at Atlanta Falcons | CAR +3, ML +130 | TBD |
| Week 12 at San Francisco 49ers | CAR +7, ML +240 | TBD |
| Week 13 vs Los Angeles Rams | CAR +3.5, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 14 BYE | - | - |
| Week 15 at New Orleans Saints | CAR -1.5, ML -122 | TBD |
| Week 16 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CAR +3.5, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 17 vs Seattle Seahawks | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 18 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CAR +7, ML +240 | 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 49ers. 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 are 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 six division titles, made eight 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 Dave 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 is over six games. Canales currently has +1600 odds on DraftKings, implying a 5.9% chance to be named Coach of the Year.
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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2024-25 Carolina Panthers Offense
Here's a recap of the Panthers' offensive standings from last season. This section will be updated after each game during the regular season.
| 🏈 Total Yds/Game | 298 (29th) |
| 💨 Total Pass Yds/Game | 187.5 (30th) |
| 🏃♂️Total Rush Yds/Game | 110.5 (18th) |
| 🙌 Points Scored/Game | 20.1 (23rd) |
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The Panthers ranked in the bottom half of the league in nearly every major offensive stat category. They averaged 6.2 yards per passing attempt and 4.6 yards per carry.
Bryce Young threw nine interceptions, 15 touchdowns, and 2,403 yards in the 2024-25 season.
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2024-25 Carolina Panthers Defense
| 🏈 Total Yds Allowed/Game | 404.5 (31st) |
| 💨 Passing Yds Allowed/Game | 224.7 (23rd) |
| 🏃♂️ Rush Yds Allowed/Game | 179.8 (32nd) |
| 🙌 Points Allowed/Game | 29.7 (32nd) |
| ✅ Last Updated: | August 19, 2025 |
The Panthers' defense was one of the worst in the league. They had the worst point differential in NFL history, at -193, and set a record by allowing the most points in a single season, with a total of 534 points surrendered.
Carolina Panthers Roster
Let's take a look at how the Panthers' roster looks after the draft. Once training camp and the preseason get underway, we’ll have a clearer picture of the Panthers’ final roster heading into the regular season. NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 26, to finalize their 53-man active rosters.
Quarterbacks
- Bryce Young
- Andy Dalton
- Jack Plummer
- Bryce Perkins
Since Cam Newton was released in 2020, the Panthers have had a new starting quarterback each year: Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold, and Baker Mayfield. But Carolina's 2023 draft pick, Bryce Young, is returning for his third season.
Young could not have asked for a better mentor and backup QB in Andy Dalton, who has been tasked with teaching Young the ropes in the NFL. After playing nine seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals and leading them to the playoffs five seasons, Dalton bounced around the NFL until signing with the Panthers in 2023.
Dalton signed a two-year contract with the Panthers in February 2025. After suffering an elbow injury in Week 2 of the preseason, the team brought in QB Bryce Perkins.
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Running Backs
- Chuba Hubbard
- Rico Dowdle
- Trevor Etienne
- Raheem Blackshear
Chuba Hubbard joined the Panthers as a fourth-round pick in 2021 after a prolific career at Oklahoma State. As a rookie, he served as the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, rushing for over 500 yards in ten starts when McCaffrey was injured. In 2024, Hubbard totaled 1,195 rushing yards and ten touchdowns.
With RB Jonathon Brooks missing the 2025 season, the Panthers signed Cowboys' RB Rico Dowdle in free agency, adding depth to the running back room. Dowdle is coming off a 1,000-yard season.
Raheem Blackshear entered the league in 2022 as an undrafted free agent from Virginia Tech, with the Panthers signing him away from the Bills' practice squad. Blackshear flashed his speed and pass-catching ability out of the backfield for the Panthers as a rookie, compiling 168 rushing yards, 223 receiving yards, and two total touchdowns despite limited touches. His 2024 season wasn't as impressive, with just 80 rushing yards.
Carolina selected Georgia running back Trevor Etienne in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Etienne is a dual-threat and will bring versatility to the offense. He signed a rookie contract with the team in May.
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
- WR Tetairoa McMillan
- WR Adam Thielen
- WR Xavier Legette
- WR Jalen Coker
- WR Hunter Renfrow
- WR David Moore
- WR Jimmy Horn Jr.
- WR Brycen Tremayne
- WR Jacolby George
- WR Kobe Hudson
- WR Ja'seem Reed
- WR T.J. Luther
- TE Tommy Tremble
- TE Ja'Tavion Sanders
- TE Mitchell Evans
- TE James Mitchell
Veteran WR Adam Thielen has been a trustworthy target for Young. But his Week 3 hamstring injury kept him sidelined for part of the 2024 season. He finished with 615 receiving yards and five touchdowns. We expect Thielen to be a top target for Young in 2025.
Rookie WR Xavier Legette had a disappointing season with just 500 receiving yards, but the Panthers are hoping they found a dependable receiver in this year's draft. They used their first-round draft pick on Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan.
WR Hunter Renfrow sat out all of last season due to an injury. The Panthers signed Renfrow this offseason, hoping he will make a comeback and become a reliable receiver for Young.
The Panthers’ TE group is expected to be solid after re-signing Tommy Tremble and Ja’Tavion Sanders. They also added depth by selecting Mitchell Evans in the fifth round, giving Bryce Young a 6'5" target in the passing game. Sixth-round pick Jimmy Horn Jr. is currently sidelined with a hamstring strain, but Coach Canales remains optimistic about his return. Tight end Tommy Tremble opened training camp on the active/PUP list, but is expected to suit up for Week 1.
Offensive Line
- OT Ikem Ekwonu
- OT Damien Lewis
- OT Robert Hunt
- OT Taylor Moton
- OT Brady Christensen
- OT Chandler Zavala
- OT Ja'Tyre Carter
- OT Yosh Nijman
- OT Micheal Tarquin
- OT Brandon Walton
- OT Jarrett Kingston
- C Austin Corbett
- C Cade Mays
- C Luke Kandra
- C Steven Losoya
The offensive line was a strength for the Panthers in the 2024 season, particularly in run blocking. Carolina retained much of its offensive line this offseason. If the strong core group can improve its pass protection, they are expected to be one of the best O-lines in the league.
Defensive Line
- DE A'Shawn Robinson
- DE Derrick Brown
- DE Tershawn Wharton
- DE LaBryan Ray
- DE Jared Harrison-Hunte
- DE Jaden Crumedy
- DT Bobby Brown III
- DT Shy Tuttle
- DT Sam Roberts
- DT Cam Jackson
Pro Bowler Derrick Brown returns after suffering a 2024 season-ending injury in Week 1, which is an upgrade to the run defense. Carolina brings in two new run-stoppers to the defensive line with the signings of Bobby Brown III and Thershawn Wharton. Wharton had a career-best 6.5 sacks for the Chiefs last season. However, the Panthers just placed Bobby Brown on the active/non-football injury list.
A'Shawn Robinson is a veteran defensive lineman who brings experience and depth to the group. The Panthers also selected Cam Jackson in the fifth round of the draft to add depth to the defensive line.
Linebackers
- OLB Pat Jones II
- OLB D.J. Wonnum
- OLB Princely Umanmielen
- OLB Nic Scourton
- OLB Thomas Incoom
- OLB DJ Johnson
- OLB Boogie Basham
- OLB J.J. Weaver
- ILB Trevin Wallace
- ILB Christian Rozeboom
- ILB Claudin Cherelus
- ILB Jacoby Windmon
- ILB Bam Martin-Scott
- ILB Jon Rhattigan
- ILB Mapalo Mwansa
- ILB Krys Barnes
Carolina's linebacker group will see a mix of returning players and new players, leading to a potential upgrade to the Panthers' defense.
DJ Johnson and Thomas Incoom make up the young depth at outside linebacker. The Panthers continue to focus on adding youth to the defense with the signing of Pat Jones II and drafting Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen.
The inside linebacker group will be led by Trevin Wallace, Christian Rozeboom, and Claudin Cherelus.
Cornerbacks
- Mike Jackson
- Jaycee Horn
- Chau Smith-Wade
- Akayleb Evans
- Michael Reid
- Shemar Bartholomew
Depth has been an issue when it comes to Carolina’s cornerback group. The Panthers did sign pro bowler Jaycee Horn to a four-year contract extension in March.
Playing opposite Horn will most likely be Mike Jackson, who signed a two-year contract extension in March. Carolina also added Akayleb Evans and Shemar Bartholomew this offseason.
Safeties
- Tre’von Moehrig
- Nick Scott
- Demani Richardson
- Lathan Ransom
The Panthers' safeties for the 2025 season are expected to be a solid group. One of the biggest upgrades is the signing of Tre’von Moehrig, who should bolster the run defense.
Demani Richardson showed potential for growth last season with 51 total tackles and 28 solo tackles. His good play-making ability should make the Panthers’ defense stronger. Nick Scott also returns to the Panthers after missing some of the 2024 season due to an injury and recording 16 solo tackles.
Carolina drafted Lathan Ransom in the fourth round and expects him to be a strong addition to the defense.
Special Teams
- Kicker Matthew Wright
- Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald
- Long Snapper JJ Janesen
- Punter Sam Martin
Carolina has moved on from kicker Eddy Pineiro, bringing in Matthew Wright and Ryan Fitzgerald. Wright missed only one field goal last season with the Steelers. Fitzgerald didn't miss a kick last season at Florida State, converting all 13 field goal attempts and 14 extra points.
The Panthers also parted ways with punter Johnny Hekker but signed former Bills’ punter Sam Martin. Martin averaged 46.7 yards per punt last year.
J.J. Jansen has been a model of consistency for Carolina, playing every game since 2009 as the Panthers' long snapper.
What to Expect from the Panthers
Panthers fans might have to wait a bit longer before seeing their team as Super Bowl contenders, but heading into the 2025–26 season, the outlook is promising for a playoff push.
The team’s success will hinge on how much QB Bryce Young develops and whether his supporting weapons can deliver. On defense, significant improvement is needed, but with new additions and promising draft talent, Carolina appears to be moving in the right direction.
Carolina Panthers FAQs
Although they are the Panthers represent both North Carolina and South Carolina, their home games are hosted at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers' 2025 training camp will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, at their facility.
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 third 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 2024-25 NFL season with a 5-12 record and third in the NFC South. Their record translated to a .294 win percentage. Carolina's projected win total for the 2025-26 season is over six games.
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.
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Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
