Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is refusing to let their early bye week become a breaking point on their route to potential contention.

When the Carolina Panthers drafted Bryce Young, they had to gut the team, in assets and by trading DJ Moore, to get him. It left his offense in pretty brutal shape, as the marquee free agent signings the front office made to build an offense that only ...

The tight end position has been a weak spot for the Carolina Panthers ever since injuries started taking their toll on Greg Olsen almost 10 years ago. And at this point of the offseason, through free agency and the draft,

After quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan helped the Panthers end a seven-year playoff drought in 2025, their 2026 schedule was officially released. As the defending NFC South champions,

The Panthers had a late bye week in 2025. In fact, the latest. Week 14. That was fine and certainly better than an early bye week, but they still had to play 13 games before getting a break. The bye week is best when it truly breaks up the season.

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 season facing lower expectations despite signs of progress shown late last year. After reaching the playoffs with an improving roster, Carolina is now projected by several analysts to finish with a worse record against a far more demanding NFL schedule.

Carolina continues reshaping its roster ahead of training camp, adding young talent and proven college experience in an effort to strengthen depth across the lineup.