Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
NFC South | 5-12-0
Avg PTS
20.06
Rank: 23rd
Avg Yds
311.12
Rank: 30th
Avg PYds
200.65
Rank: 30th
Avg RYds
110.47
Rank: 15th
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Posted 7/07/2025 10:49 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young worked out with several of the team's pass catchers last week. WR Tetairoa McMillan, WR Xavier Legette, WR Adam Thielen, WR David Moore, WR Jimmy Horn Jr., WR Kobe Hudson and TE Ja'Tavion Sanders were among the pass catchers at the workout.
Huddle Up: Young had a breakout second half of the 2024 season and will be looking to add to his progress this season by building more chemistry with his teammates. He is still not a reliable option in fantasy leagues but could be a possible No. 2 quarterback in some deeper leagues.
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Posted 7/06/2025 1:23 pm GMT
After taking a year off from football, Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow said that he is still getting into playing shape but is pleased with how his body has responded to football movements through offseason workouts. Renfrow had battled the autoimmune condition ulcerative colitis, which caused severe bouts of fatigue and led to him dropping down to 150 pounds. "I struggled my last two (seasons) with the Raiders and last year just struggled with fatigue but this is by far the best I've felt since 2021," he said.
Huddle Up: Renfrow had a career year in 2021, when he had 103 catches for 1,039 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. While it's unrealistic for fantasy owners to expect him to come close to that type of production in 2025, he could be worthy of consideration as a late-round flier in deeper leagues.
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Posted 7/04/2025 7:01 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan's "natural ability to understand the game ... has really stuck to me," according to teammate Adam Thielen. "Mentally, his natural ability to understand the game ... I haven't been around too many guys that it just comes so easily to them this early ... the playbook, the little intricacies, the game within the game. That has really stuck out to me. The same thing on the field, physically, everything just comes very natural to him. He doesn't have to force anything or do anything that's kind of out of his comfort zone because it just comes so naturally to him. That's going to help him have a lot of success. And on top of that, he's a great human being. So those things created together usually lead to a long career," Thielen recently told PFSN.
Huddle Up: Perhaps this will be what erases the "McMillan doesn't like to watch film" narrative that dogged the No. 8 overall pick throughout the spring. If Thielen is giving his seal of approval to a player's mental aptitude, it is probably for good reason. Moreover, Thielen's experience figures to be a huge help to whatever growing pains or questions McMillan may have as an NFL rookie. McMillan is generally coming off the board as the WR23 at the end of the fourth round in best-ball drafts, but there is a strong case to be made he will beat that in Year 1.
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Posted 7/01/2025 7:11 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard finished with 250 carries in 2024 - the 11th most in the league and second most among all running backs who played 15 games or fewer. It is a number that will drop in 2025 in part because the Panthers want Hubbard to be fresh for four more seasons at a minimum, according to Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer.
Huddle Up: Zietlow makes it clear that Hubbard will still get the overwhelming majority of the touches, as should be the case. Interestingly, he also believes Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne will split carries behind him. On what should be an improved offense in 2025, Hubbard has a good chance of beating his late fourth-round ADP as the 17th running back off the board.
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Posted 6/24/2025 6:42 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan was "as advertised" prior to the collision that sidelined him for the final two days of mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN.com David Newton. "The goal is to get him comfortable with the system, the different types of plays, and the different formations. We're starting to make it more challenging in terms of moving him around in different spots. He's handling it great," head coach Dave Canales said recently.
Huddle Up: McMillan seemed to be universally praised by his new team this spring, drawing compliments from Canales, receivers coach Rob Moore and veteran wideout Adam Thielen. The No. 8 overall pick was knocked for a lack of speed and separation skills in college, although the same argument was also made about Drake London and Larry Fitzgerald in college - two players he is often compared to in terms of play style. It should surprise no one if McMillan pushes for 120-plus targets in 2025, especially if Canales moves him around the formation a lot.
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Posted 6/19/2025 1:12 am GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's improvements have allowed the offense to take a step forward, according to head coach Dave Canales. "And he's showing such great mastery of what we're doing that he's allowing us to really push the envelope and do more things," Canales said.
Huddle Up: After a rocky start to his sophomore season, Young finally found a rhythm down the stretch in 2024 and looked like a potential franchise quarterback for the Panthers. He is still a QB2 entering 2025, but Young at least carries some upside.
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Posted 6/12/2025 8:08 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (leg) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 12.
Huddle Up: McMillan appeared to suffer a minor injury during the mandatory minicamp but should be ready when training camp begins. He will be an important part of the passing game right away and can be a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/11/2025 7:14 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (leg) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 11, because he was kicked in the leg during practice Tuesday, June 10. Head coach Dave Canales said McMillan may return to practice Thursday, June 12.
Huddle Up: McMillan seems to be dealing with a minor injury and should be fine for training camp. He is in line for a starting job right away and should be one of the main options in the Panthers passing game. He can be considered at least a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/11/2025 5:31 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen is not participating in practice Wednesday, June 11, but appears to be receiving the day off.
Huddle Up: Thielen does not need a lot of work this offseason to prepare for the season but should be a reliable option in the passing game this upcoming season. He will see a decent amount of targets in most games and could be a No. 4 or No. 5 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/06/2025 8:16 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan said he has been learning a lot from WRs Adam Thielen and WR Hunter Renfrow during offseason workouts.
Huddle Up: McMillan should have an important role right away with the Panthers and is being helped by the older receivers on the roster. He can be at least a No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues and likely will be a starting option most weeks.
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Posted 5/27/2025 8:03 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow "(has) a lot in his game" and "just makes these huge strides (weekly)," according to head coach Dave Canales. "You see weekly, he just makes these huge strides, just getting his feet under him. And I can tell too, just having coached wide receivers especially, but he's got a lot in his game. Releases, top-of-the-route setup, avoidance, different things where he can double up stuff at the top of his routes. And you can see him kinda working through his inventory, kinda his tool bag - if you will. And it's been really cool, just to watch him, as his feet get underneath him and the explosiveness and all the little things show up, it's been really fun to see," Canales told reporters on Tuesday, May 27.
Huddle Up: Renfrow joined a crowded depth chart right after the draft and needs to have a solid camp to make the team after missing last season with ulcerative colitis. With that said, Renfrow has accomplished enough in the NFL to carve out a regular spot in Carolina if he can stay healthy, which might even include threatening Adam Thielen's spot on the roster since he is almost five years younger. Renfrow does not need to be drafted in fantasy right now, but managers need to monitor his progress this summer.
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Posted 5/23/2025 4:18 am GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is "that guy," according to fellow receiver and new teammate Adam Thielen. "He's a big long receiver that has phenomenal body control and can make contested catches and can play a lot of different spots, which, in this league, in my opinion, to be a great receiver in this league, you have to be able to play in the slot, you have to be able to play outside, you have to be able to run a lot of different routes and make contested catches. So, from the little I've seen, he's that guy," Thielen told the team's website recently.
Huddle Up: McMillan commonly drew a Drake London comparison during the draft process, but Larry Fitzgerald may be a better one. Among some of his best qualities, the No. 8 pick is one of the best contested-catch receiver prospects in recent memory and his run-after-catch skills are highly underrated. Thielen's approval may seem somewhat obligatory considering McMillan is now his teammate, but the 34-year-old has little to gain by lavishing such praise on the rookie since McMillan is the primary threat to Thielen's target share. McMillan should be considered a strong fantasy WR3 option immediately and arguably possesses WR1 upside.
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Posted 5/18/2025 8:03 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan has been impressive during offseason workouts and has shown a very good work ethic, according to wide receivers coach Rob Moore. "He works on his ability to finish, and try and be detailed. It's one of the hardest things for young players to really dial in on the details of every play. He was really dialed in," Moore said.
Huddle Up: McMillan should receive a big role in the passing game right away and likely will become the main option in the passing game as the season goes on. He can be at least a No. 3 receiver at the start of the season but likely will become a weekly starting option at some point in 2025.
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Posted 5/08/2025 10:26 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers first-round draft choice WR Tetairoa McMillan signed a four-year contract with the Panthers Thursday, May 8. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: McMillan should be an important part of the passing game during his rookie season and likely will see a good amount of targets each game. He can probably be at least a No. 3 receiver in most fantasy leagues in 2025.
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Posted 5/08/2025 6:06 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, May 8, and will miss the entire 2025 season.
Huddle Up: Brooks is recovering from another torn anterior cruciate ligament and will not return until 2026. Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle probably will both see plenty of touches this upcoming season and both can be at least flex option in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 5/04/2025 1:26 am GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan was compared to Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins by an NFL executive. "I think he is like Tee Higgins," the executive said. "That is higher than Tee went, but you would still be getting a top-15 receiver in the league."
Huddle Up: With his size and and ability to make contested catches, McMillan could easily become Bryce Young's go-to target in the red zone. The rookie is worth grabbing as a WR3.
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Posted 5/02/2025 2:18 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen isn't looking past the 2025 season, but his family wanted him to play this season.
Huddle Up: He had a 48-615-5 campaign in 10 games last year and could still be a viable, short-term PPR option as a WR5.
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Posted 4/28/2025 12:07 am GMT
Free-agent WR Hunter Renfrow (Raiders) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, April 27.
Huddle Up: Renfrow sat out last year and is now three full seasons removed from snagging 103 with Las Vegas. The 29-year-old will battle to make the roster out of the slot, and he's a potential PPR flier with a strong offseason. For now, keep the sure-handed Clemson product on your watch list.
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Posted 4/26/2025 7:11 pm GMT
Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 163rd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Evans likely will compete for playing time during his rookie season but probably will not be the starting tight end this upcoming season. He could have some fantasy value in a few seasons but probably can be avoided in most leagues in 2025.
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Posted 4/25/2025 5:09 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan was the team's first-round pick at No. 8 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. QB Bryce Young reportedly felt strong enough about him that he walked into the offices of head coach Dave Canales and general Dan Morgan before the draft and told them: "We need to pick this guy."
Huddle Up: McMillan was knocked for a few things during the pre-draft process - most notably the video clip of him not liking to watch film from a few years ago and his ability to separate - but he was one of the few true "X" receivers available in this draft. Compared to Drake London and Mike Evans by many, McMillan is huge (6-foot-4 and 219 pounds) and has amazing ball skills, which likely were the two qualities that appealed to Young the most. Perhaps the best part of this, however, is that Young personally identified the rookie as someone he wanted. McMillan will likely be considered a fantasy WR3 in early drafts, but there is little doubt he possesses WR2 upside.
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Posted 4/25/2025 1:04 am GMT
Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the eighth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: McMillan should be a top-three receiver for the Panthers in his rookie season and likely will see a decent amount of targets each game. He can be a possible No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 4/01/2025 6:33 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette is "that (No. 1) guy," in the opinion of head coach Dave Canales. "I think we got that guy. I think it's Xavier. And I think it's up to the coaches to just continue to develop him and let him grow at his pace. So, for me, the goal for Xavier Legette is let's just take that next step. This is going to be his first offseason with us, from phase one all the way through, and I just love to see where that goes. You got a guy who's 6-2 1/2, 225 pounds, and runs 4.3. And he's a playmaker, and it's on film, and so it's like, let's start there. Let's just take the next step with him," Canales said Tuesday, April 1, at the league's annual meeting.
Huddle Up: It is not hard to understand why Canales is so confident in Legette because he is a physical freak. On the other hand, it was Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker who stepped up the most once Bryce Young found a groove around midseason. Fantasy managers should keep Legette on their radar in part because of what the Panthers have invested in him, but it should not come as a shock if Carolina invests a Day 1 or early Day 2 pick into the position later this month either.
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Posted 3/13/2025 2:07 am GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen is finalizing a revised deal to return to the team, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Thielen has shown a solid connection with Bryce Young, and with Young showing signs of progress in the second half of last season, the veteran receiver could continue to produce. Thielen has a shot at WR3 production.
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Posted 3/12/2025 11:09 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Rico Dowdle (Cowboys) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.75 million - and a maximum of $6.25 million - with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, March 12.
Huddle Up: Dowdle did yeoman's work last season in what was a bad Dallas offense, even topping 1,000 yards rushing. It is surprising the Cowboys showed no interest in bringing him back. It was also mildly surprising he did not have a better market than he did, although the depth at the running back position in the upcoming draft might have had something to do with it. Either way, fantasy managers should expect Dowdle to handle roughly seven or eight touches per game behind Chuba Hubbard in the role that Jonathon Brooks was operating in before suffering a second ACL tear in as many years late in the season.
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Posted 3/11/2025 12:02 am GMT
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle will not be returning to the Cowboys since the team has reached an agreement with impending free-agent RB Javonte Williams (Broncos), according to a source.
Huddle Up: Dowdle rushed for 1,079 yards this past season, so he should receive interest from a few teams and likely will receive a solid role with his new team. He probably can be at least a No. 3 running back in most leagues depending on his role.
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Posted 3/08/2025 3:33 am GMT
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young threw 11 touchdowns compared to three interceptions and ran for five scores after the team's Week 11 bye.
Huddle Up: While Young's numbers weren't elite, they were certainly a step in the right direction. Prior to the bye, Young had three touchdown passes and six picks and was benched for a stretch. Given his progress late in the year, Young could be a viable QB2 in 2025.
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Posted 2/27/2025 8:43 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (foot) may not be able to participate in offseason workouts because of his offseason foot surgery, according to head coach Dave Canales.
Huddle Up: Legette played well at times during his rookie season but should be more involved in the passing game next season. He should see a decent amount of targets in 2025 and could be a late round pick in fantasy drafts.
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Posted 2/25/2025 6:59 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (foot) underwent foot surgery after the team's season ended after he dealt with foot discomfort during the season.
Huddle Up: Legette also dealt with a wrist injury as a rookie, but doctors recommended rest opposed to surgery. The 2024 first-round pick flashed on occasion in 2024, but he failed to top five catches or 56 yards in any game after Week 4. For now, it appears he may be no more than a third receiver to begin the 2025 season behind Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker - and that assumes Carolina doesn't add a blue-chip receiver in the NFL Draft.
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Posted 2/25/2025 6:26 pm GMT
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) remains without a timeline as he rehabs and recovers from the second anterior cruciate ligament tear he has suffered in as many years, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
Huddle Up: Brooks' immediate future - certainly in terms of the 2025 season - appears to be cloudy at best. Not only is he facing long odds of returning to his pre-ACL form after tearing it twice, but the Panthers also extended Chuba Hubbard during the season. It seems unlikely Brooks will have any chance to be the featured back in Carolina anytime soon - even if he can play at some point during the upcoming season.
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