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SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Posted 2/06/2026 2:45 am GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan was named the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.

Huddle Up: McMillan quickly established himself as Carolina's No. 1 receiver, and he was the only rookie to reach 1,000 receiving yards. His stock is soaring in dynasty formats, and McMillan could become a weekly WR2 as soon as next season.

Posted 1/31/2026 6:54 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle may not return to the team next season since he likely will ask for a high salary this offseason, and the team already has RB Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks on the roster, in the opinion of ESPN.com's David Newton.

Huddle Up: Dowdle saw his role decrease during the second half of the season, so there is a good chance that he will be with a new team in 2026. He will likely be part of a committee with a team next season and can be a No. 3 running back in some leagues depending on his role.

SOURCE: ESPN.com - David Newton

Posted 1/30/2026 6:33 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker will enter training camp as the team's WR2 on the depth chart, according to head coach Dave Canales.

Huddle Up: Coker being behind Tetairoa McMillan will affect his fantasy value, but he could be worth a stash in deeper leagues as a WR3.

Posted 1/13/2026 5:44 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's fifth-year option will be picked up in the offseason, according to general manager Dan Morgan.

SOURCE: NFL.com

Huddle Up: Young ended up the QB18 for the season in fantasy, which is about where you expect Young. He'll be a QB2 with maybe some upside with another year of development and comfort in this offense.

Posted 1/12/2026 1:48 am GMT

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young set career highs in completion percentage (63.6), passing yards (3,011) and passing touchdowns (23) during the 2025 season.

Huddle Up: Young's numbers were far from elite, but he was able to improve from his sophomore season. Another year with Tetairoa McMillan and a full season of Jalen Coker could help Young take another step forward in 2026, and he should be considered a decent QB2 option.

SOURCE: The Athletic - Joseph Person

Posted 1/11/2026 6:34 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent Rico Dowdle said his decreased role late in the season will impact his interest in returning to the team. Dowdle said he wants to play for a team where he receives a majority of the carries during the game.

Huddle Up: Dowdle was the starting running back for the Panthers during the middle of the season, but Chuba Hubbard received most of the work at the end. Dowdle should receive interest from teams if he hits the free-agent market and can be at least a No. 3 running back if he finds a good role.

SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Posted 1/10/2026 3:53 pm GMT

The Carolina Panthers are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on QB Bryce Young's rookie contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Huddle Up: In the last fifteen years, none of the eight quarterbacks who have been selected with the first overall pick have had the fifth-year option declined, so this news was not surprising. Young projects to be a QB2 option in most fantasy leagues for the 2026 season, although continued development could make him more valuable.

SOURCE: ESPN.com - Matt Bowen

Posted 1/10/2026 1:31 am GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker caught a touchdown in three of the final five games of the regular season, including a 33-yard score in Carolina's Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Huddle Up: Coker also had a season-high 74 receiving yards against the Rams, and if the Panthers are going to knock off the Rams again in the wild-card round, Coker may have to deliver a big play or two in the passing game. He could be a sneaky fantasy option in playoff contests.

SOURCE: ESPN.com - Bill Barnwell

Posted 1/09/2026 1:10 am GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan was the only rookie receiver to reach 1,000 yards in 2025, and he also led all rookies with 27 catches for 369 yards on third and fourth down.

Huddle Up: McMillan only had two 100-yard games, but he reached 60 receiving yards nine times. He also scored five touchdowns over the final seven games. Already able to produce while operating as the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Carolina passing game, McMillan will have WR1 upside in playoff contests and should be a weekly WR2 in 2026.

Tommy Tremble - TE

Posted 1/04/2026 1:07 am GMT

Carolina Panthers TE Tommy Tremble caught three passes for 38 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted four times during the game.

Huddle Up: Tremble was not a big part of the passing game this season but was the top tight end on the team in terms of receiving yards. He should have a good chance to be the starting tight end next season but may not be more than a No. 2 fantasy tight end.

Posted 1/04/2026 12:58 am GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker caught six passes for 47 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He was targeted seven times during the game.

Huddle Up: Coker was a bigger part of the passing game over the last month of the season and finished with three touchdowns in his last five games. He will be back with the Panthers next season and should be a candidate for the starting job opposite Tetairoa McMillan. Coker can be a late round pick in drafts next season that can become a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver.

Posted 1/04/2026 12:46 am GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan caught four passes for 83 yards on six targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He did lose a fumble during the game.

Huddle Up: McMillan had a terrific rookie season and has become one of the better receivers in the NFL. He will continue to be the main option in the passing game for the Panthers for years to come and can be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues next season.

Posted 1/04/2026 12:39 am GMT

Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle rushed for 10 yards on seven carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18 but lost a fumble during the game. He also caught two passes for 20 yards during the game.

Huddle Up: Dowdle took over the starting job during the season but was sharing playing time near the end of the season. He is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason and should have a solid role with whoever he plays for in 2026. He can be at least a No. 3 running back if he finds a solid role with a team.

Chuba Hubbard - RB

Posted 1/04/2026 12:31 am GMT

Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard rushed for 10 yards on five carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. He also caught two passes for seven yards during the game.

Huddle Up: Hubbard started off the season as the starter but has been sharing playing time with Rico Dowdle during the second half of the season. He is under contract for three more seasons and should be a candidate for the starting job next season. He can be a No. 2 or No. 3 fantasy back depending on his workload.

Posted 1/04/2026 12:24 am GMT

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young went 24-for-35 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18.

Huddle Up: Young showed improvement for the second straight season and should not have any competition for the starting quarterback job next season. He likely will start off as a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in 2026 but could become more valuable if he continues his development.

SOURCE: FOX Sports - Greg Auman

Posted 1/01/2026 7:04 pm GMT

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.

Huddle Up: Dowdle earned the starting job during the season and will see most of the work at running back again this week. He has cooled off a bit recently but can still be a No. 2 running back or flex option in fantasy leagues.

Posted 12/31/2025 7:10 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.

SOURCE: Panthers.com

Huddle Up: Dowdle is on track to play in the regular season finale and should be able to handle his normal workload. He has cooled off during the second half of the season but can still be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues.

SOURCE: The Athletic - Joe Person

Posted 12/30/2025 8:28 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Head coach Dave Canales said the move was not expected to hurt his availability for Week 18.

Huddle Up: Dowdle emerged as the lead back in the Panthers' offense in 2025. The team will lean on him to secure the NFC South and, with a strong finish to the season, potentially make him the lead back for them in 2026.

Posted 12/28/2025 11:53 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan caught one pass for five yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. He was targeted four times during the game.

Huddle Up: McMillan was dealing with an illness coming into the game, but it unlikely affected his play on the field. He should find more success in the passing game next week and will be a starting option in fantasy leagues.

Posted 12/28/2025 11:49 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker caught two passes for 16 yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. He was targeted two times during the game.

SOURCE: 1 No Source

Huddle Up: The Panthers struggled in the passing game this week, but Coker was the top pass catcher during the game. He has been productive over the last month and can still be a possible flex option in fantasy leagues next week.

Chuba Hubbard - RB

Posted 12/28/2025 11:43 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard rushed for 12 yards on four carries against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. He also caught three passes for six yards during the game but did lose a fumble.

Huddle Up: Hubbard has been receiving a decent amount of touches each game but was not able to find much success against the Seahawks this week. He should see a handful of touches next week but can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.

Posted 12/28/2025 11:36 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers RB Rico Dowdle rushed for 59 yards on 12 carries against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. He also caught three passes for four yards during the game.

Huddle Up: Dowdle has seen a drop in his production during the second half of the season and has rushed for at least 50 yards in only two of his last six games. He should continue to receive a majority of the carries next week and can be a No. 2 running back or flex option in fantasy leagues.

Posted 12/28/2025 11:32 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young went 14-for-24 for 54 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. He also rushed for 27 yards and one touchdown on nine carries during the game.

Huddle Up: Young was not able to find success in the passing game against the Seahawks, but his rushing touchdown did help his fantasy value a bit. He should be able to post better numbers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week but is probably only a possible starting option in two-quarterback leagues.

SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Posted 12/28/2025 4:30 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (illness) is active for Week 17's game versus the Seattle Seahawks.

Huddle Up: McMillan had been added to the injury report because of a minor illness Sunday, Dec. 28, but it won't be enough to keep him off the field this afternoon. Even though Carolina is currently leading the NFC South, they have not yet clinched a playoff berth, so expect McMillan to see a decent number of targets today, making him a solid starting option in all fantasy leagues.

Posted 12/26/2025 6:07 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (rest) will play in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Dave Canales.

SOURCE: NFL

Huddle Up: McMillan has been reliable all season long and is the likely Offensive Rookie of the Year. In Week 17, fantasy players should be able to rely on him again against a questionable Seahawks' secondary as a strong WR2 with WR1 upside.

Posted 12/25/2025 9:01 pm GMT

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 25.

SOURCE: Panthers.com

Huddle Up: McMillan has been a reliable option for fantasy players this season and should see plenty of targets again this week. He will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.