Latest news and updates about the Panthers
With the player additions mostly finalized for this offseason, many fans are curious where the Panthers stand in terms of cap space and distribution. In this series, we’ll take a look at just how much the Panthers have tied up in specific position groups over the next couple of seasons, what contracts could be terminated […]
Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, your weekly Carolina Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! We’ve had some time to digest the 2026 NFL Draft, and now we look to rookie minicamps, OTAs, and eventually training camp to see what the new faces look like. Of course, this is probably the least fun and slowest part […]
Panthers News: Jalen Coker Enters 2026 as Carolina’s Most Important Receiver Nobody Is Talking About Jalen Coker never had the luxury of a full season to build on. He missed the first six weeks of 2025 with a quadriceps strain, was activated in Week 7, and then delivered the best stretch of production of his young [...]
One of the keys in NFL roster building is nailing second round picks. Players drafted between No. 33 and No. 64 offer some of the best opportunities for teams to fill their rosters with guys who significantly outperform their cap hits. Former college stars taken in the second round are often still the third or […]
Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! After the most exciting Draft since *checks notes* last year, fans have been a buzz about a potential home run of an overall draft class. We’re entering the slow season, but this is the most active I’ve seen our […]
The Carolina Panthers prioritized value over need in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is going to make for some interesting decisions at certain spots around the roster. Let’s jump into what the roster might look like come Week 1 knowing that a lot of the rookies are going to have to earn their way up […]
Panthers News: Jonathon Brooks Cleared Jonathon Brooks is healthy. After two torn ACLs in roughly 13 months and an entire lost season, the Carolina Panthers running back said Tuesday that he has been cleared to take part in the team’s offseason program with no restrictions. “I’ve been cleared by my surgeon,” Brooks told reporters at [...]
The Carolina Panthers have officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young’s fifth-year option. This is news in the most technical sense, as the team indicated their intention to do so months ago. This move has no effect on the team’s 2026 cap space and only ties them to Young through the 2o27 season. What will the […]
The Carolina Panthers selected seven players in the 2026 NFL draft. As part of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, rookie contracts last for four years and are predetermined before the draft based on the league’s salary cap and where a player is drafted. There’s no negotiation so websites like Spotrac are able to inform us of the contract details before […]
Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! We took a week off for the 2026 NFL Draft, as last week was going to be chock full of news and answers to your questions. We’re back this week, coming off a Draft that seemed to be the best we’ve seen […]
The national media is high on general manager Dan Morgan’s latest draft class. The Carolina Panthers were given As and Bs across the board, with particular praise being lavished on Morgan’s efforts on Day 3 to secure both high upside gambles and potential starters at the back of the draft. Fans largely shared those sentiments […]
The 2026 NFL Draft may be over, but that doesn’t mean the weekend is over for the 2026 rookie class. Every draft eligible player who wasn’t selected is now free to sign with any team in the league. While most of these guys will never make a roster or an impact in the NFL, there […]
It’s time, y’all. The 2026 NFL Draft is almost over. The Carolina Panthers’ last pick has been made, but is it really finished before we’ve graded it? Now’s your chance to make your own way-too-early draft grades for the entire Panthers draft class. We want your grade for everybody from Monroe Freeling to Jackson Kuwatch. […]
After three whirlwind days, the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. While the undrafted free agent frenzy is about to begin, let’s take a moment to review the Carolina Panthers freshly minted draft class. From surprise first round pick Monroe Freeling to the virtually unknown seventh round pick Jackson Kuwatch, these are the rookies […]
Panthers fans prayers were answered, and they selected a linebacker with their final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, in Miami (Ohio) prospect Jackson Kuwatch. Accolades Bottom Line The Panthers linebacker room definitely lacks depth, so he should have a shot to make the roster. He’ll need to make his way on special teams in […]
The NFL Draft begins tonight and nobody really knows what to expect from the Carolina Panthers. Picking at 19th overall means there are a lot of dominoes to fall in front of the Panthers before they know what their board looks like. Before the draft, there is more speculation than rumor around the Panthers intentions, […]
Penn State’s top safety from last season is now officially a Carolina Panther, as Zakee Wheatley was selected as the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Throughout his PSU career, Wheatley racked up 223 total tackles and six interceptions as a safety. His pass coverage ability, closing speed, and awareness […]
The Miami Dolphins traded back from the 151st pick to the 158th selection, working with the Carolina Panthers in the deal. Miami also received the 200th pick, while giving the Panthers the 227th selection. After the dust settled from the deal, Miami selected Texas safety Michael Taaffe. He likely comes in looking to provide depth […]
With the 151st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers have selected Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley. The Panthers traded up from 158 to 151 to make this selection. Accolades Bottom Line Wheatley is a versatile and rangy safety that should fit in very nicely with what Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero values […]
The Miami Dolphins have traded the 151st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers. The trade also included the 227th pick going to Carolina while the Dolphins received picks 158 and 200. Following the trade, Miami’s remaining picks are 158, 177, 180, 200, and 238. Miami has already made picks with the […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. A big one was the August 2025 trade that sent wide receiver […]
The Panthers landed a plug-and-play center in the fifth round of the 2026 draft with Sam Hect out of Kansas State. He lacks ideal length and weight for the position, but he makes up for it with flawless fundamentals. Here’s everything you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Panthers are getting: Hecht is […]
With the 144th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers have selected center Sam Hecht from Kansas State. They acquired the pick from an earlier trade with the Chicago Bears. He joins an offensive line room that’s lacking a long-term answer at center and will likely immediately compete for the starting role […]
Oft-traded former first-round pick Kenny Pickett signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, but last offseason, he spent with the Cleveland Browns after being traded here. Fast forward to August, and he was shipped to the Las Vegas Raiders. How did the Raiders do in the deal? Let’s dive in. Original compensation for the Kenny […]
With the 129th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers have selected Will Lee III. Accolades Bottom line Lee provides a back-up option behind current starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson. He fits the size profile the team has gravitated towards under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. Strengths Weaknesses How do you feel […]