News

03 April 2026

• Best of Social: Former Panther Stephon Gilmore announces retirement
  The former defensive player of the year and native of Rock Hill, S.C. played one season for his hometown team, and went to the Pro Bowl after the 2021 season.
• Carolina Panthers 2026 Mock Draft Report, version 5.0
  Check out a collection of who media outlets are projecting as the best No. 19 overall picks for the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft, in our fifth mock draft.
• The NFL rule changes for 2026 and impact on Panthers
  NFL owners approved a small number of rule changes, updates, and proposals at the annual league meetings this week. Here is a breakdown of the notable changes and how some could relate to the Panthers.
• "Collision communicator:" How Devin Lloyd can impact a defense
  The new Panthers linebacker came off a career season in Jacksonville, and his coaches there saw a guy who earned his new deal with Carolina by putting in the time.
• The picture of the person: How Jordan Trgovac is helping shape the Panthers
  From early mornings, long drives, endless tape, and a lot of listening to her gut, follow along with the Panthers' Mid-Atlantic scout through a week of pro days that highlight how far she and the organization have come.
• Six takeaways from Dave Canales, to plans for 19, Jonathon Brooks, Kenny Pickett, and more
  The Panthers head coach touched on a lot of topics Monday at the league meetings, including the talent they added in free agency to the timeline for left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and more.
• For Dave Canales, short-term deals add to competition as they build
  The Panthers signed a lot of free agents to one-year contracts this offseason, both their own guys and from outside. And for Canales, that means an intensity to the work he expects to see.
• Ask The Old Guy: Is this normal?
  It's a reasonable question to ask, after a much busier-than-ordinary March, in which the Panthers dealt in both impact and volume. Plus much more before we go full-bore into draft mode.
• Rasheed Walker ready to "bring intensity" to Panthers offensive line
  The free agent left tackle brings experience to the line which is needed, considering the uncertainty surrounding incumbent left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after his January knee injury.
• For Panthers legend Tyrone Poole, women's flag football is a new sport, with the same principles
  Poole, a 1995 first-rounder here, is coaching at Alabama State, the first Division I school to sponsor the sport. And he's drawing on his experiences in Carolina as he coaches a new generation.