Christian McCaffrey not expected to play against Lions

Coaches and players alike are wondering how the recent rules changes impacts the return game, and who might take part in it, as the league tries to increase action and reduce injuries.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Panthers are through the first week of offseason conditioning work, a first step as they try to build back with a lot of new faces. Also, a lot of draft and trade talk.

For all the replacements they have on defense, the second-year cooordinator is encouraged by the moves made and not made this offseason, and the fact his coaching staff remains together.

Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown reflects on his changing teammates, consistent coaching staff and splurging after his contract extension.

The veteran defensive lineman should help improve the run defense, but he's brought lessons about bigger things with him, as he reconnects with a number of coaches here including Jim Caldwell.

A growing group of area prospects were on hand at Bank of America Stadium Tuesday, extending the bonds that go back to their Pop Warner days.

After agreeing to a long-term contract extension last week, the veteran defensive lineman was ready to start the offseason program on Monday.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Before he was a Hall of Fame defensive end for the Panthers, he was an aspiring basketball player at UNC, taking part in a Final Four run and making people wonder how good he could have been in another sport.

Keeping the 2020 first-round pick was a reward for his exceptional play on the field, and a sign that they're serious about keeping their best drafted players as they move forward.

He was headed into the final year of his rookie deal, and sends a message that the Panthers want to keep their own drafted stars.