Latest Panthers News June 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..
- 📅 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 2025-26 Odds & Team Projections
Despite earning a trip to the playoffs, the Panthers remain a work in progress. Quarterback Bryce Young has shown flashes of potential, and first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan has been anything but a disappointment, breaking the franchise rookie receiving yards record with 1,014 yards in 2025 and leading all rookies in both yards and touchdowns this season. Combined with the dynamic run game of Rico Dowdle, Carolina showed enough offensive spark to win the division.
The defense has become the real focal point this season after making major strides. Last year, the Panthers surrendered 534 points in 2024, the most ever allowed in a single NFL season, but those improvements on that side of the ball helped Carolina stay competitive, win games, and ultimately secure a playoff spot.
Entering Wild Card Weekend, the Panthers Super Bowl odds sit at +20000, implying just a 0.5% chance. While North Carolina sportsbooks aren’t placing high expectations on Carolina just yet, but that could change. The Panthers are making their first playoff appearance since 2017 and bring some notable trends with them. Carolina finished the season 10–7 against the spread, consistently exceeding market expectations.
Carolina Panthers Schedule 2026-27
As noted above, the Panthers will play in the Hall of Fame Game, followed by three preseason matchups before opening the 2026 season at home against the Bears.
| 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 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.
For their upcoming Wild Card game, the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams match up on Saturday, January 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET on FOX. Streaming is available through services like Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV (with subscriptions), or on mobile/tablet through the NFL app.
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 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 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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2025-26 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 |
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Last season, the Panthers ranked in the bottom half of the league in nearly every major offensive category. They averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt and 4.6 yards per carry. Bryce Young finished with 2,403 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in the 2024–25 season. Thanks to a boost from RB Rico Dowdle, the Panthers have had an impressive run game this season.
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2025-26 Carolina Panthers Defense
| 🏈 Total Yds Allowed | 5,632 |
| 💨 Passing Yds Allowed | 3,536 |
| 🏃♂️ Rush Yds Allowed | 2,096 |
| 🙌 Points Allowed | 390 |
| ✅ Last Updated: | June 12, 2026 |
In 2024, the Panthers’ defense was among the worst in the league. They posted the worst point differential in NFL history at -193 and set a record by allowing 534 points, the most ever in a single season. This year has been a different story, with a much-improved unit showing a more opportunistic defense in Carolina.
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What to Expect from the Panthers
Fresh off their first playoff appearance in years and an NFC South title, the Carolina Panthers head into 2026 with something they haven't had in a while, real expectations. Bryce Young continues to develop chemistry with coach Dave Canales, and a fully healthy Jonathan Brooks is set to take over as RB1, a potential breakout waiting to happen. Meanwhile, an overhauled defense looks poised to make a leap to a dominant force after a strong free agency.
Carolina enters as an underdog against a tough schedule. A Halloween Thursday Night road game against the Packers in Week 8 sets up nicely with a mini-bye to follow, but mid-season tests against the Broncos and reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will go a long way in determining just how far this team has come.
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 was held 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 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.
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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