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Week 1 Wednesday Injury Report: One out, two limited

The Panthers were without outside linebacker Patrick Jones II in practice as they prepare for the Bears, and two other players were limited in the first practice of the regular season calendar.

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Panthers in the power rankings before Week 1 against the Chicago Bears

See where national media outlets rank the Panthers ahead of Week 1 against the Bears.

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Around the NFC South, recapping the 2026 offseason ahead of Week 1

Roster turnover and quarterback questions defined much of the offseason for the NFC South. Now catch up with the rest of the division; who left, who returned, and what questions does each team have ahead of Week 1.

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Know Your Foe: Week 1, Chicago Bears

Catch up with the latest injury news and 2026 updates from the Panthers Week 1 opponent, the Chicago Bears.

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Dave Canales gives final update ahead of Bears game

Watch Panthers head coach Dave Canales discuss the team's Week 1 preparation, Jonathon Brooks' return to action, and the team's excitement for the start of the 2026 season. He also provided injury updates on Tershawn Wharton, Xavier Legette, Derrick Brown and the Panthers' young defensive front.

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Locker Room Sound | Week 1 vs. Chicago Bears | 9/10

Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips, DT Derrick Brown, CB Jaycee Horn and RB Chuba Hubbard speak to the media after Thursday's practice in the week leading up to Sunday's regular season opener against the Chicago Bears.

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Coordinators Press Conference | Week 1 vs. Chicago Bears

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith speak to the media Thursday in the week leading up to Sunday's regular season opener against the Chicago Bears.

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Locker Room Sound | Week 1 vs. Chicago Bears | 9/9

Panthers LB Princely Umanmielen, G Robert Hunt, RT Monroe Freeling, WR Tetairoa McMillan and S Nick Scott speak to the media after Wednesday's practice in the week leading up to Sunday's regular season opener against the Chicago Bears.

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Bryce Young focused on season opener against the Bears

Watch Panthers quarterback Bryce Young discuss the team's preparation for their Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Young also reflected on his growth within the offense, handling expectations, and the challenge Chicago presents on both sides of the ball.

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Dave Canales: 'Be ready when you hit the grass'

Watch head coach Dave Canales discuss the Panthers' prep for their season opener against the Chicago Bears, the work put in throughout the offseason, and the mindset needed to start the season strong.

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Bears HC Ben Johnson says Panthers will pose a 'challenge right out of the gate'

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson details their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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Canales on Bryce's Continued Growth & Week 1 vs the Chicago Bears

Panthers head coach Dave Canales joins Panther Talk to discuss the benefits of an extended preseason, improvements on defense, Bryce Young's continued growth, and the team's preparation for the Bears.

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Dave Canales talks confidence in team's preparation for Week 1

Watch Panthers head coach Dave Canales discuss the team's approach heading into Week 1 against Chicago, emphasizing a day-by-day mentality: "The goal is to just take every day, dominate the game plan, learn from it in the film session, and then go to the next day." He also highlights the team's energy coming out of the break, praises Bryce Young's continued development, and provides updates on key contributors.

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