Witness the historic turnaround of the 2025 Carolina Panthers as they defied preseason odds to capture their first NFC South division title since 2015. Under the leadership of head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan, the Panthers became the first team in NFL history to win two division titles with a losing record, finishing 8-9. This recap dives deep into the development of quarterback Bryce Young, who set a franchise record with 448 passing yards in a single game and notched his 10th career game-winning drive. We also break down the historic campaign of Tetairoa McMillan, who led all NFL rookies in receptions, yards, and touchdowns to become the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year. From defensive cornerstones like Derrick Brown and Pro Bowler Jaycee Horn to the breakout rushing of Rico Dowdle, we provide a full statistical summary of every player's production during this playoff-bound season.

The Carolina Panthers offseason is officially HERE! 🐆

Fresh off a hard-fought playoff run and an NFC South title, General Manager Dan Morgan sat down today to break down the state of the roster and the vision for 2026. From a massive decision on Bryce Young’s future to injury updates and draft strategy, Morgan didn't hold back on how he plans to keep this "upward trajectory" going.

In today’s video, we’re diving into the 5 biggest takeaways from Morgan's season-ending press conference and what they mean for the Panthers' salary cap, free agency, and the upcoming NFL Draft.

• The Bryce Young Commitment: Morgan confirms the Panthers are picking up Bryce’s 5th-year option. Is a long-term extension next?

• Roster Shakeup: We discuss the 15 players signed to "Reserve/Future" contracts and who might actually make the 53-man roster.

• Injury Report: The latest on Ikem Ekwonu’s serious knee injury and the recovery timeline for RB Jonathon Brooks.

• The Jalen Coker Factor: Will the breakout star get an early extension after his dominant playoff performance?

• Draft Strategy at #19: Why Dan Morgan is prioritizing "Best Player Available" over forcing a need in the first round.

What do YOU think of Dan Morgan’s plan? Should the Panthers have waited on Bryce's option, or was it a no-brainer? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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With 25 players hitting the open market and a fresh crop of Reserve/Futures signings in the building, we break down the Carolina roster by the numbers. From Rico Dowdle’s value to the search for Ekwonu’s temporary replacement, we’re talking cap space and core pieces.