Carolina Panthers
NFC South | 2-15-0
Avg PTS
13.88
Rank: 32nd
Avg Yds
294.94
Rank: 31st
Avg PYds
190.88
Rank: 31st
Avg RYds
104.06
Rank: 19th
Posted 7/19/2024 8:50 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list on Friday, July 19.
Huddle Up: This should not come as a surprise, nor does it mean he will not be ready to start the season. With that said, Brooks may not look like the best running back prospect in this draft class until late in the season or 2025 given how late he suffered his torn ACL at the University of Texas last season. He should be considered a high-upside RB3 for now until more is known about his situation.
Posted 7/05/2024 8:52 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers Bryce Young (21.5%) and Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud (19.9) did not share much in common during their rookie seasons, but the top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft ranked first and second, respectively, in the league in bad-throw percentage last year, according to Pro Football Reference.
Huddle Up: It is hard to know what to make out of this stat because so much of what Stroud did was right and so much of what Young did (or could not do given his situation) was wrong. Matthew Stafford ranked third at 19% and Jordan Love was sixth at 17.5, so the stat itself does not appear to be overly damning from a fantasy perspective. What it suggests is that Young and Stroud are still inexperienced and have plenty of room to grow. Stroud should be considered a strong QB1 option in drafts, while Young should be expected to take a huge step forward with a quality supporting cast around him this year.
Posted 7/02/2024 9:22 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) missed some offseason workouts because of a hamstring injury but has started to work out again.
Huddle Up: Legette should be fine for the start of training camp, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation. He should have a big role right away with the Panthers and can be selected in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/27/2024 1:46 am GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen is expected to play in the slot this season with WR Diontae Johnson and WR Xavier Legette starting on the outside, according to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer.
Huddle Up: Thielen was a security blanket for Bryce Young last year, topping 1,000 yards and logging 103 receptions. Even if Young pushes the ball down the field more in his second season, Thielen should still have a solid role. Consider him a potential flex option in PPR formats.
Posted 6/25/2024 9:20 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard will be competing with RB Miles Sanders for the starting running back job during training camp but should be considered the leading candidate for the job at this time.
Huddle Up: Hubbard is coming off a productive 2023 season with 902 rushing yards and five touchdowns but may only be the starter until Jonathon Brooks is ready for the starting job. He should still have value in fantasy leagues this season and could be a possible flex option some weeks.
Posted 6/25/2024 6:23 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers TE Ian Thomas has "stolen the spotlight at a position that is featured in (head coach) Dave Canales' passing game," according to ESPN.com's David Newton.
Huddle Up: Thomas has become a forgotten man since enjoying a solid rookie season (36-333-2) in 2018, but he has managed to hang around Carolina by becoming a good blocker. That was supposed to remain the case after the team selected Ja'Tavion Sanders in the fourth round this spring. For now, fantasy managers should file Thomas' name away, but it seems unlikely he is headed toward a fantasy-relevant season.
Posted 6/21/2024 4:13 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is getting more comfortable entering his second NFL season, according to WR Adam Thielen. ""You can tell, Bryce's demeanor in the building -- he's just more comfortable, right? And you don't realize it when you start getting to be a veteran guy, just because you forget about those times," said Thielen.
Huddle Up: Young is coming off a pretty rough rookie season, but the Panthers have done a solid job adding protection and weapons around him. Even so, he's a QB2 option until he proves he has more upside.
Posted 6/18/2024 5:42 am GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) has been bothered by a hamstring injury in OTAs, but he "will be a starter right away," in the opinion of ESPN's David Newton.
Huddle Up: Legette is similar in stature to Mike Evans, who excelled in Dave Canales' offense, so it's easy to envision him being a deep threat as a rookie. That being said, the Panthers were so anemic on offense last year, including major struggles from QB Bryce Young, that you're better off taking a wait-and-see approach with Legette rather than investing a pick on draft day.
Posted 6/17/2024 1:16 am GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is positioned to "take a big jump" in his second season, according to QB Andy Dalton. "We're going to see Bryce do things he didn't do last year just because of the experience," Dalton said. "We're already seeing it right now."
Huddle Up: Young struggled through a rough rookie season, and while a year of experience should help, the Panthers aren't exactly loaded with weapons on offense. Even in leagues that require two quarterbacks, Young could struggle to contribute.
Posted 6/13/2024 11:19 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson is entering the final year of his contract but said he is open to signing an extension with the team.
Huddle Up: Johnson likely will be the main option in the passing game for the Panthers and should have a bounce back season in 2024. He can be considered a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/11/2024 9:22 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette is not participating in practices this week because of his hamstring injury but should be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Dave Canales.
Huddle Up: Legette will have multiple weeks to recover from his injury and should be on the field when training camp begins. He likely will be a consistent part of the Panthers passing game this season but probably will not be a starting option most weeks.
Posted 6/11/2024 6:00 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (heel) has been working on the side during offseason workouts and not practiced with the team due to a heel injury, according to head coach Dave Canales. Per Canales, the team is being cautious with the running back.
Huddle Up: There is a distinct possibility that Sanders would have been cut already if his dead cap hit this year was more palatable ($10,445,000). As it stands, he will likely try to get himself healthy enough to challenge Chuba Hubbard for backup duties behind rookie Jonathon Brooks later this summer.
Posted 6/04/2024 4:16 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) is still dealing with a hamstring issue Tuesday, June 4.
Huddle Up: Legette could be worth a WR5 flyer late in drafts, but the first-rounder isn't off to a great start with the hamstring issue.
Posted 5/06/2024 4:05 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Rashaad Penny (Eagles) plans to sign with the Carolina Panthers following rookie minicamp, according to sources Monday, May 6. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: Penny has always had intrigue since he became a first-round pick in 2018. With Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks already there, Penny isn't anything more than a desperation flier at the end of the roster.
Posted 4/27/2024 4:10 pm GMT
Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 101st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Panthers do not have a clear starter at tight end, so Sanders has a chance to earn a role early in his career. He could be a No. 2 tight end if he wins the starting job.
Posted 4/27/2024 12:13 am GMT
Texas RB Jonathon Brooks was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 46th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Brooks probably will share playing time with Chuba Hubbard during his rookie season and could take over the starting job at some point. He can be a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in some leagues and could be a flex option some weeks.
Posted 4/26/2024 5:09 pm GMT
University of Texas RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is "a good player" who is "high, high (on our board)," according to Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones.
Huddle Up: Jones also expressed on Thursday how much of an impression Brooks made on him when the team interviewed him recently. It is one thing for a team picking at the top of the second round to be so open about its desire to take a player, but Dallas' first pick in the second round - barring a trade-up - will not happen until No. 56. If the Cowboys ultimately select Brooks, it sounds increasingly likely he will share the backfield with Ezekiel Elliott when he is fully recovered from the ACL tear he suffered last November.
Posted 4/26/2024 3:35 am GMT
South Carolina WR Xavier Legette was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Legette brings an intriguing combination of size and speed to a Carolina offense in desperate need of a No. 1 receiving option. Legette should see plenty of targets at a rookie, but his ceiling could be limited by the development of Bryce Young. Consider him a flex option with upside.
Posted 4/23/2024 5:44 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson informed reporters on Tuesday, April 23, that head coach Dave Canales told him shortly after his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers that he would play "X" (split end) and be the first read on the majority of passing plays in 2024.
Huddle Up: This news should not come as a shock, but it should confirm the likelihood that Johnson will be busy with his new team as he enters the final year of his current contract. In the last three seasons that Johnson has played at least 15 games, he has topped 140 targets and recorded at least 86 catches. Assuming Canales can work the same magic with Bryce Young that he did with Baker Mayfield and Geno Smith, those target and catch totals should represent Johnson's floor in 2024.
Posted 1/26/2024 1:55 am GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is optimistic about the team's impending hiring of Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach because of his strong track record with quarterbacks, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Young struggled during his rookie season but will look to improve his play under Canales. Fantasy players can monitor his progress during the offseason but probably will only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in 2024.
Posted 1/05/2024 6:51 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young (back) was a full participant at practice Friday, Jan. 5, and carries no injury destination for the Week 18 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Huddle Up: Young was a full participant all week and should be considered a QB2 option for the finale.
Posted 1/04/2024 10:05 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 4.
Huddle Up: Sanders has recorded only 15 rushing yards over the last three games and has received at least 10 carries in only one of the last five games. He likely will see a few touches in the regular season finale and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/03/2024 8:56 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young (back) practiced in full on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Huddle Up: It has been a disappointing rookie campaign for the No. 1 overall pick. Part of that has to do with the rookie's poor play, but he also doesn't have much help around him. The Panthers will be looking for a new head coach in 2024, which gives hope that things will get better. He shouldn't be in lineups for the regular season finale, but Young is a definite hold in dynasty formats.
Posted 1/03/2024 8:51 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (illness) did not take part in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Huddle Up: After losing control of the backfield to Chuba Hubbard, Sanders can be left on waivers for the final week of the season.
Posted 1/03/2024 12:43 am GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Jonathan Mingo (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Mingo ends his rookie season with 43 receptions for 418 yards without finding the end zone. His will miss the Week 18 finale and look to build on his rookie season under a new coaching regime this offseason.
Posted 12/30/2023 1:59 am GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 29, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Huddle Up: Sanders will only see a limited amount of touches since Chuba Hubbard will be able to play and should be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/29/2023 6:45 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday, Dec. 29, and no longer appears on the injury report for Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Huddle Up: Hubbard's steady workload over the last five weeks has made him a RB2 fixture in many leagues, so managers holding their breath in championship week can rest easy. The Jaguars have consistently given up big receiving performances to running backs this season, as no team has surrendered more catches to the position (99) than Jacksonville. While his rushing line may disappoint this week, expect another solid overall performance from Hubbard in this matchup.
Posted 12/28/2023 10:05 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: Sanders' fantasy value will depend on the availability of Chuba Hubbard for the Week 17 game. He can be a flex option in leagues if Hubbard is ruled out but can be avoided in leagues if Hubbard is able to play.
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