Huddle Up: While Young threw for 3,011 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while running for 216 yards and two more scores, easily his best overall production in three NFL seasons, the jury is still out on his long-term viability. For fantasy purposes, he is still solid entrenched as a low-end QB2 in most leagues. He should only be drafted in deeper leagues, or those formats which starter two quarterbacks.

Huddle Up: Legette is competing for the WR3 spot in camp and would hold little fantasy value even if he wins the job outright.

Huddle Up: A first-round pick in 2024, Legette already sits behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker in the pecking order, and his position with the club is far from secure after a couple of nondescript seasons to begin his NFL career. A viable late-round flier a season ago, Legette is at best a watch-list candidate at this stage, and even then that might only apply to those in larger leagues.

Huddle Up: Brazzell has a chance to earn a solid role in the passing game as a rookie but will miss the season because of the injury. Tetairoa McMillan is the only Panthers receiver that should be a starting option in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: With the injury occurring to Brazzell, this means that Jalen Coker could see an increased role alongside Tetairoa McMillan. Coker could be a WR3 or flex play at the start of the season with the increased targets.

Huddle Up: Injuries have derailed Brooks' career up to this point, but he should at least be the primary backup to Chuba Hubbard to begin the year. There is also a chance that Brooks carves out a bigger role as the season goes on and ends up being a steal for fantasy owners. At worst, he should be a handcuff for Hubbard.

Huddle Up: McMillan made an instant impact as a rookie, wasting no time becoming the No. 1 option for the Carolina passing attack. He should be the go-to option again in 2026, putting McMillan in the WR2 mix in fantasy formats.

Huddle Up: Brooks will split the backfield work with RB Chuba Hubbard, so neither will likely be a top-end fantasy asset in 2026. However, Brooks has a chance to be worth a flex play, or Hubbard, depending on the percentage in which carries are split.

Huddle Up: Legette's fantasy value cratered last season as he went from a somewhat promising 49-497-4 rookie campaign in 2024 to just 64 targets and 35-363-3 in 15 games. His per-route metrics showed a lack of improvement and efficiency, which is why Legette is the third receiver for Carolina entering 2026. Firmly behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, Legette will have to rebuild his fantasy value. Legette is not worth drafting in your fantasy drafts, but could be a waiver-wire pickup during the season if he improves or there are injuries ahead of him.

Huddle Up: Young has upped his touchdowns from 11 in his rookie season of 2023 to 23 last season in 2025. The Panthers were 8-8 in Young's 16 starts last season, and if Young can continue making steps, he'll be a solid fantasy quarterback. As it stands, he's outside the fantasy top-12 but a sleeper option in drafts for 2026.

Huddle Up: Legette had 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns with 84 targets in his rookie season of 2024, but he slopped to 35 grabs for 363 yards and four scores on 64 targets. He saw nearly a 10% decrease in snap totals, and the emergence of McMillan and Jalen Coker certainly didn't help matters. Legette is a player who appears hungry for a bounce back, but he should only have fantasy appeal in deeper leagues until he proves otherwise.

Huddle Up: Coker's play improved throughout the year, culminating in a monster performance in a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. While Tetairoa McMillan is the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Carolina passing game, Coker could emerge as the No. 2 option. He is worth grabbing in the later rounds of 2026 drafts as a potential WR5.

Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if McMillan will be on the field for the first practice of training camp. He is coming off a terrific rookie season and will be the main option in the passing game in 2026. He can be a No. 2 receiver in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: McMillan had a terrific rookie season with 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns and will be the main receiver for the Panthers again in 2026. He has quickly become one of the better receivers in the NFL and is at least a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Brooks has been injured for most of his NFL career thus far, missing all of last season recuperating from a torn ACL. If he can stay healthy, Brooks has a chance to be a real thorn in Chuba Hubbard's side for the lead back role in Carolina. Brooks is going to have a LOT of buzz this summer as a potential steal in the later rounds.

Huddle Up: After missing the entirety of the 2025 season, Injuries have derailed Brooks' career to date. He has managed just nine carries since being drafted in 2024. The Panthers let Rico Dowdle hit free agency, so behind starter Chuba Hubbard are Brooks and last season's Day 3 pick, Trevor Etienne. Brooks' recovery this summer could lead him to rise up fantasy draft boards with continued good news, so keep his name at the forefront this summer.

Huddle Up: Young has upped his touchdowns from 11 in his rookie season of 2023 to 23 last season in 2025. The Panthers were 8-8 in Young's 16 starts last season, and if Young can continue making steps, he'll be a solid fantasy quarterback. As it stands, he's outside the fantasy top-12 but a sleeper option in drafts for 2026.

Huddle Up: Young is coming off a terrific 2025 season and will remain with the Panthers for at least two more seasons. He will have a chance to improve his numbers this upcoming season but will still be a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Brooks has not played much since entering the NFL but will be the No. 2 running back for the Panthers if he can stay healthy in 2026. He can be a late round option in some fantasy drafts but will not be a starting option most weeks.

Huddle Up: Brazzell has the size and speed to stretch the field, and while he might not pile up targets and receptions as a rookie, he could certainly deliver his share of big plays. Throw in the fact that he could eventually become the No. 2 option across from Tetairoa McMillan, and Brazzell is firmly in the mix to be a second-round pick in rookie drafts.

Huddle Up: Young took a big step forward with his play this past season and should remain the Panthers quarterback for the foreseeable future. He will have a chance to post better numbers in 2026 but will likely be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.

Huddle Up: He caught two balls or fewer in five of the last six games in what was a really good rookie season. He finished at a 70-1,104-7 line and was the WR15 in PPR leagues. He'll have peaks and valleys, especially factoring in his slide late in the season, so view him as a midrange WR2.

Huddle Up: Coker received a bigger role during the second half of the 2025 season and has a chance to be a top-three receiver for the Panthers in 2026. He can be a possible late round pick in some fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Young is coming off the best season of his career and is looking to strengthen his connection with the receivers. Young will still likely be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in fantasy leagues. McMillan is the only Panthers receiver that should be a weekly starting option in leagues.

Huddle Up: Brooks has not played much since joining the Panthers because of injuries but has a chance to earn the No. 2 running back job for the 2026 season. Fantasy players can keep an eye on his situation because he could be a late round pick in some leagues.

Huddle Up: Young will be under contract for two more seasons if the team picks up his fifth-year option, so the two teams have time to work on a possible extension. He is coming off the best season of his NFL career and will look on improving his stats in 2026. He should be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Sanders is coming back from a tough ankle injury, but hearing he will be available so early in the offseason is a good sign of where things are. He has a chance to be a sneaky target late in drafts for players who wait on tight ends.

Huddle Up: The Panthers make the run game a big part of their offense, and with the departure of Rico Dowdle, there is an opening for Dillon to earn a role. Fantasy players should not jump too early, but he is a name to monitor.

Huddle Up: Metchie had his biggest opportunity in the NFL in 2025 after being bought in via trade by the New York Jets, and he put up back-to-back weeks of WR18 fantasy production just a week after being acquired. However, Metchie blended back into the background, never finishing better than WR43 for the rest of the season. At this stage of his career, Metchie is more of a depth receiver rather than a featured weapon, and that's likely what he'll be now that he's signed with the Carolina Panthers. He's unlikely to make a difference in fantasy unless injuries strike the Panthers ahead of Metchie on the depth chart in 2026.

Huddle Up: Metchie had his biggest opportunity in the NFL in 2025 after being bought in via trade by the New York Jets, and he put up back-to-back weeks of WR18 fantasy production just a week after being acquired. However, Metchie blended back into the background, never finishing better than WR43 for the rest of the season. At this stage of his career, Metchie is more of a depth receiver rather than a featured weapon. He's unlikely to make a difference in fantasy unless injuries strike the players ahead of him on whatever team Metchie ends up with in 2026.