The Panthers didn't wrap up the season the way they wanted, but they wrapped it up in memorable fashion. And there was lots to cover, from the Rams game, to the next steps into the offseason.

The Panthers head coach met with reporters after the playoff loss to the Rams, to discuss the NFC South championship season that was, and a number of offseason issues.

The Panthers general manager met with reporters after the playoff loss to the Rams, to discuss the NFC South championship season that was, and a number of offseason issues.

Poole, a first-round pick in 1995, was part of a six-man class named on Thursday. He played 12 seasons in the NFL, including the first three seasons in Panthers history.

With his rookie season now complete, those inside the Panthers organization look back on the road to bringing McMillan to Charlotte, and how it's changed a franchise.  

The veteran safety was claimed the week of the regular season finale and appeared in the playoff game against the Rams.

Panthers rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan has been nominated for the Pepsi Rookie of the Year award. This is a fan vote award and Panthers fans can start voting now! 

The choice seemed obvious after the season Young just hand, in which he led the Panthers to their first division title in a decade. That will keep him here through the 2027 season.

The team brought back the bulk of this year's practice squad, hanging onto a number of young players they want to continue to develop, and added three players who were elsewhere last season.

The running back was sidelined the entire 2025 season as he recovered from his second ACL tear in a calendar year. But now with the page turned to 2026, he's eyeing a return and putting in the work to make it happen. 

Canales confirmed they were retaining defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, and talked about entering the offseason following Saturday's season-ending playoff loss to the Rams.