There's one glaring difference between this upcoming Carolina Panthers roster and the 2025 squad. The defense is much more talented. Carolina made a point of bolstering this defense into what looks like an elite unit on paper.

Let's review each position group on the Panthers' roster right now, ranking them from best to worst going into 2026. The Panthers are paying for the most expensive offensive line in the league this year,

Last summer, wide receiver Brycen Tremayne entered Carolina Panthers training camp as an afterthought to those who studied the team's roster from outside Bank of America Stadium. Despite his 6-foot-4, 212-pound frame, the former Stanford receiver didn't ...

Panther GM Dan Morgan picked up the fifth-year option on QB Bryce Young, but no decision has been made on an extension for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the slow drip of the NFL schedule release proceeds ...

Jalen Coker had a true coming-out party in the playoffs for the Carolina Panthers. Despite playing just one game, he was honestly one of the most notable pass-catchers, finishing with the 11th-most yards. A national audience got to see what the Panthers ...

The Carolina Panthers have done a lot since drafting Bryce Young. Once it was clear that the 2023 roster, coaching staff, and regime were not working, they cleaned house and started over. Since then,

The Carolina Panthers are in a position to be a strong team in 2026 after winning the NFC South last year. The team got some valuable experience by hosting a playoff game with such a young team. That motivation should be able to help players get closer to their full potential heading into the 2026 season.