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Early observations from the Panthers 2024 schedule
The NFL released schedules for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here are early thoughts on what's in store for the Caroilna Panthers this season.

The 2024 NFL Schedule is out! Here's what it looks like for the Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers will start the season with a road game against divisional foe New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:00 p.m.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow showdown coming in Week 2 as NFL continues releasing its schedule
The Bengals, with Burrow as their quarterback again following a season-ending wrist injury, will travel to play at Kansas City in a late-afternoon outing on Sept. 15.

Panthers plan to sign RB Rashaad Penny, report says
Running back Rashaad Penny will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.

Gerber: History says lower your expectations for this Panthers draft class
All NFL fans hope that one great draft class will make everything better. Is this the one for the Panthers? Probably not.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again
The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

New, protective helmets approved for NFL players
New helmets to prevent head injuries are available for NFL players. But a look at them has a lot of folks asking - will players actually want to wear them?

Panthers to pick up Jaycee Horn's $12.5 million option for 2025 season, report says
The Panthers will exercise the $12.5 million option for Jaycee Horn in 2025. Horn is set to make $3.53 million this season.

Panthers trade up to get South Carolina WR Xavier Legette in first round NFL draft
Just before midnight, the Carolina Panthers gave us a big surprise to end the first round of the NFL Draft. They traded up and added their newest player with the 32nd and final pick of the night.

NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Panthers make three trades, Payton Wilson to the Steelers
After trading up to go get receiver Xavier Legette on Thursday night, the Panthers kept wheeling-and-dealing on Friday.

Panthers prioritize offense in well-balanced NFL Draft class
New general manager Dan Morgan showed his defensive roots, but not until he stockpiled some new weapons for Bryce Young and the offense.

Where local players land past first round of NFL Draft
Payton Wilson, Tez Walker, DeWayne Carter and more are set to make an impact in the NFL. Where you could see them go in the NFL Draft.

Which Triangle players will go early in the NFL Draft?
WRAL Triangle and Two's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss which local players will have their named called in the first round of the NFL Draft.

DT Derrick Brown to sign contract extension with Panthers worth up to $96 million
Derrick Brown's contract extension includes $63.135 million guaranteed, an unnamed source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Carolina Panthers signing pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney
Clowney played last season with the Baltimore Ravens, racking up 43 tackles and 9.5 sacks on one of the best defenses in the NFL.

The State of Hoops, NFL rule changes and an off-the-rails game show in the sports moments of the week
NC State, Duke and North Carolina are still dancing in the NCAA tournament...with the Wolfpack and Blue Devils still alive in the men's and women's bracket. We look back at all the madness and much more!

Gerber: Did the Panthers just fail free agency?
Carolina was panned nationwide as a "loser" in NFL free agency, but reality is a little more complicated than that. A position-by-position breakdown grades the team's offseason performance so far.

Former UNC QB Sam Howell traded to Seattle Seahawks, reports say
The Washington Commanders have traded quarterback Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks, according to several reports.

CB Dane Jackson agrees to two-year deal with Panthers, reports say
Dane Jackson's deal is for two years and is worth up to $14.5 million, the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.