News

13 March 2026

• "Full circle" moment: How patience, grace, and music helped Jaelan Phillips prepare for this opportunity
  The Panthers free agent acquisition has been waiting years for this moment, to help lead a defense. It didn't come easy. But endless patience, grace for his growth, and roots in music helped Jaelan Phillips prepare. Now he's ready.
• Devin Lloyd fitting in, and ready to hold up the Panthers' linebacker standard
  The new signal-caller in the middle of the defense walked into his new home Thursday, and it just felt right to him. Now, he wants to maintain the standard that's been built here over the years.
• Yosh Nijman announces his retirement from football on social media
  The offensive tackle spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers as a valuable member of the offensive line. He first joined the league in 2019.
• Panthers re-sign cornerback Akayleb Evans
  After being claimed off waivers from the Vikings in 2024, he's appeared in 18 games with one start, contributing on defense and special teams.
• Panthers agree to terms with wide receiver John Metchie III
  The former Alabama teammate of Bryce Young agreed to a one-year deal on Wednesday afternoon, adding some speed to the receiver position.
• League year opens: Panthers agree to terms with five
  And we're off. The team has agreed to add outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, linebacker Devin Lloyd, quarterback Kenny Pickett, center Luke Fortner, and tackle Stone Forsythe.
• Around the NFC South: Free agency frenzy 
  Catch up with news from around the NFC South after longtime veterans left some divisional teams, while clubs added other big names off the market.
• 5 things to know about center Luke Fortner 
  The Panthers have reportedly agreed to terms with center Luke Fortner. Get to know the veteran lineman with these fast five facts.
• 5 things to know about tackle Stone Forsythe
  The Panthers have reportedly agreed to terms with tackle Stone Forsythe. Get to know the veteran with fast five facts.
• Reports: Panthers agree to terms with tackle Stone Forsythe
  Forsythe, who reportedly agreed to terms Tuesday evening, brings veteran experience and depth at the tackle position.