News

04 July 2026

• For Ryan Fitzgerald, it's about building on an impressive rookie season
  After winning the job in training camp last year, the former undrafted rookie tied for the league lead in game-winning field goals in 2025. Now, he feels stronger.
• Panthers' special teams running it back with a proven crew 
  The Panthers' special teams unit returned proven contributors in 2026, bringing back experienced guys on a crew that typically sees the most turnover.
• Bryce Young has a new center, and he and Luke Fortner are learning each other
  The veteran center reflected on the chemistry needed between he and Bryce Young, and how the two are working to facilitate it this offseason to ensure a smooth transition into the season.
• Top 100 is only the start for Tetairoa McMillan, who comes in at No. 87 
  The Panthers receiver clocks in at No. 87 overall on the NFL's top 100 list after a standout first season, which saw him win offensive rookie of the year.
• Derrick Brown clocks in at No. 90 overall on top 100 list after transforming Panthers' defense 
  The Pro Bowl defensive tackle made the top 100 for the first time in his career after a career-best season in sacks and passes defensed, and a big improvement for the defense as a whole.
• "Confidence and swag": How Will Lee went from unassuming to big impact this spring
  The Panthers rookie corner arrived in Charlotte quiet. But once he stepped onto the field, his play was loud, making a big impression and allowing the Panthers to play around with concepts during OTAs and minicamp.
• Best of Social: TEU kicks off with Greg Olsen and Panthers' tight ends 
  The annual tight end summit took place in Nashville this week. Greg Olsen is one of the founders, and Panthers' tight ends Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans attended.
• Bryce Young comes in at No. 98 on the NFL Top 100 list
  The Panthers quarterback earned notice for his late-game excellence last year, evidence of his continued desire to learn and improve. And that extends to all facets of his life, even the kitchen.
• Is this the year Panthers players get back in the NFL Top 100?
  There hasn't been a Panther on the list since 2023, but after winning the NFC South and some individual awards last year, that could change soon.
• For Luke Kuechly, his choice for Pro Football Hall of Fame presenter was an easy one
  The former Panthers linebacker asked his father, Tom Kuechly, to do the honors. But he did it in a very Luke Kuechly way.