Latest Carolina Panthers News

Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims

Oct. 04, 2024 13:07 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State football player Davin Vann was on the move, tiptoeing his way between obstacles in the Wolfpack's indoor practice facility midway through a game week. And it had nothing to do with the upcoming visit from Wake Forest. Instead, he...

The Savannah Bananas are heading to the gridiron in 2025, including Clemson's Death Valley

Oct. 03, 2024 20:50 PM EDT

The Savannah Bananas are taking their baseball hijinks to the gridiron in 2025. Team owner Jesse Cole said his barnstorming squad, which has packed stadiums around the country with its rollicking, freewheeling version of the national pastime known as Banana Ball, will play at...

Bengals take on a familiar challenge against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

Oct. 03, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

The Cincinnati Bengals picked up their first win of the season last week, beating a Carolina Panthers team that ranks near the bottom of the league in most categories. The Bengals (1-3) will likely have a tougher time on Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens visit for the first AFC North...

Bears, Panthers meet in matchup between teams linked by trade that changed both franchises

Oct. 03, 2024 15:27 PM EDT

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams might be suiting up for the Carolina Panthers against the Chicago Bears in an alternate world on Sunday. It's a world where the two teams did not swing a massive trade. “Obviously grateful that it happened and to be a Chicago...

Williams, Bears look to build on progress when they host Panthers

Oct. 03, 2024 14:12 PM EDT

Carolina (1-3) at Chicago (2-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Bears by 3 1/2 Series record: Bears lead 8-4. Against the spread: Panthers 1-3, Bears 2-1-1. Last meeting: Bears beat Panthers 16-13 on Nov. 9, 2023. ...

Karol Swiderski scores 2 goals to help Charlotte clinch a playoff spot with a victory over the Fire

Oct. 02, 2024 22:08 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karol Swiderski had two goals and an assist, and Charlotte clinched a playoff spot with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night. Charlotte (12-11-9) has beaten Chicago (7-17-9) in five straight matches. It marked the first time...

WR Diontae Johnson not worrying about trade rumors, would prefer to stay with the Panthers

Oct. 02, 2024 18:04 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With several NFL teams including the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in need of a top-notch wide receiver, Diontae Johnson’s name has emerged as a potential trade candidate. The Panthers wide receiver said Wednesday that he'd prefer to...

Bears' offense starting to show signs of life after running game takes off vs. Rams

Sep. 30, 2024 20:36 PM EDT

The rough times probably are not quite over for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' offense. But they’re finally starting to see the combination of efficiency and explosiveness they anticipated after making numerous changes on the offensive side in the offseason. The Bears'...

Injuries aren't helping Panthers' NFL-worst defense after losing another key starter for the season

Sep. 30, 2024 16:20 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Entering Monday, no NFL team has allowed more points than the Carolina Panthers this season. And things may get worse before they get better. Shaq Thompson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles tendon and fellow linebacker...

Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon

Sep. 30, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson to another season-ending injury. The Panthers confirmed that Thompson tore his Achilles tendon in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in a noncontact injury. “I'm sick...