This past spring, the Panthers exercised Ikem Ekwonu‘s fifth-year option. As a result, the team is set to have left tackle stability through at least 2026. A longer agreement between team and player could be coming relatively soon, though. As Joe Person of The Athletic writes (subscription required), working out a new Ekwonu contract will be a priority this coming offseason. … [Read more...] about Panthers Hope To Extend LT Ikem Ekwonu, Retain C Cade Mays
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/2/25
Several NFL teams made minor roster on Tuesday as they prepare for crucial Week 14 games with major playoff implications. Here are the latest updates: Arizona Cardinals Signed off Vikings’ practice squad: RB Corey Kiner Carolina Panthers Waived: CB Kalen King Cleveland Browns Signed: DT Sam Kamara Placed on IR: DT Maliek Collins (story) Detroit Lions Placed on IR: CB … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 12/2/25
Panthers Expected To Pick Up Bryce Young’s Fifth-Year Option, Wait On Extension
In the last 15 season, the Panthers have won more than seven games only three times. They are already at seven wins in 2025 with four games to go after their Week 14 bye, putting them on pace for their best finish since 2017. Carolina’s success is primarily due to a defense that has improved from dead-last in 2024 to middle of the pack this year, but clutch play from third-year … [Read more...] about Panthers Expected To Pick Up Bryce Young’s Fifth-Year Option, Wait On Extension
Updated 2026 NFL Draft Order
Week 12 saw the Giants become the first team in the NFL to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Based on yesterday’s results, another two teams from each conference saw their postseason chances officially come to an end. The Titans, Saints, Raiders and Cardinals have now been eliminated as well. Attention in the case of those teams will increasingly turn toward the … [Read more...] about Updated 2026 NFL Draft Order
Panthers Place G Chandler Zavala On IR, Elevate LB/S Isaiah Simmons
Exactly four weeks after activating right guard Chandler Zavala from injured reserve, the Panthers have placed him back on IR, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. A calf injury will knock Zavala out for at least four games. Zavala began the season as a backup, but the third-year man stepped in as a starter after Robert Hunt tore his left biceps in Week 2. A knee injury … [Read more...] about Panthers Place G Chandler Zavala On IR, Elevate LB/S Isaiah Simmons