News

15 May 2026

• Second-rounder Lee Hunter signs rookie contract
  The defensive tackle was the final draft pick to sign his rookie deal, after the other six signed the night before rookie minicamp.
• Here comes the boom
  From explosives to bomb-squads, go behind the scenes of the Panthers 2026 schedule release shoot.
• Panthers get more national notice: The 2026 NFL schedule is out
  The Panthers get three games in prime time, plus they open the season at home, and close at home, part of a nice stretch of games in Bank of America Stadium coming down the stretch.
• Breaking down the schedule with JJ and Luke
  The longest-tenured active Panther and the future Hall of Famer discuss the 2026 schedule during the latest episode of the widely acclaimed JJ and Luke podcast.
• David Tepper named to the 2026 TIME 100 Philanthropy list of the 100 most influential leaders in philanthropy
  The list recognizes singular figures who are shaping the future of giving.
• Ahead of NFL schedule release on Thursday, an updated look at the Panthers' 2026 opponents
  As we wait for the order of games, let's take a look at what each of the teams have done this offseason and how things have changed for each of them.
• Get to know the Panthers UDFAs with one fact about each
  The Panthers are adding 11 undrafted free agents to the rookie class. Get to know the guys with one fact about each player.
• The parking lot chronicles: How Haynes King and rookies are working to learn the Panthers playbook
  The rookie quarterback brings years of experience to the role, creating a natural leadership which showed up in his late-day parking lot practice sessions.
• Five takeaways from rookie minicamp, including Chris Brazzell's range, and more from Day 2
  The third-rounder has a way to stand out with his size and speed. Plus more on Monroe Freeling growing into his body, center Sam Hecht, and a Mother's Day greeting.
• Three takeaways from rookie minicamp, from Lee Hunter's impact, culture lessons, and more
  Dave Canales shares his biggest hope for what the Panthers rookie class takes away from minicamp. Plus Lee Hunter on his impact, and more.