News

07 January 2026

• Three takeaways from Panthers coordinators, from a new defense to field goal blocks and more
  From a group of returning starters on defense, finding a complementary offense, and the art of field goal blocks, here are three takeaways from Panthers coordinators.
• For the Panthers, and for Steve Smith, everything changed in an instant on X-Clown
  Smith's touchdown on the first play of double overtime against a favored Rams team put him and the team on a new course. And looking back, he thinks about it differently.
• David Moore on his road to recovery, how he's prepared for this weekend, and the belief Dave Canales would get them here
  The veteran WR knew when he joined the Panthers last offseason the playoffs were a real possibility. Now he's working to make the final push in his recovery so he can be on the field.
• Four takeaways from Tuesday, from big-game Bryce Young, to Rob Hunt updates, and more
  From Bryce Young's clutch gene, to potential offensive line additions, and more, as the Panthers prepare for Saturday's wild card game against the Rams.
• Tetairoa McMillan has learned a lot of lessons in his rookie season
  The Panthers first-rounder has made plays, set records, and raised expectations in his first year in the NFL. He's also figuring out what he doesn't know, and how not to stir himself up.
• Panthers release depth chart ahead of wild card week for the 2025 season
  There were a couple of changes to the Panthers depth chart ahead of the wild card matchup against the Rams.
• Wild Card Tuesday Injury Report: Tershawn Wharton in action
  The veteran defensive tackle was a full participant on Tuesday, along with all the latest as the Panthers prepare for the Rams this weekend.
• Chandler Zavala designated to return to practice
  The guard will be back on the practice field today, opening his 21-day window to return from injured reserve for the second time this season.
• Panthers aren't the first sub-.500 team in the playoffs, and history isn't against them
  The Panthers are the fifth team since 1983 to enter the playoffs with a losing record, and the previous four were 2-2 in the wild card round.
• Panthers activate David Moore, release two, including Hunter Renfrow
  The team released veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and safety Demani Richardson on Tuesday, leaving one open roster spot.