2026 Season Opener Countdown: 16 Days Remaining

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory by2026 Season Opener Countdown: 16 Days Remaining NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jonathan DeLongFri, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories2026 Season Opener Countdown: 17 Days RemainingWe continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago BearsSB Nation2026 Season Opener Countdown: 18 Days RemainingWe continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago BearsSB NationCarolina Panthers Roster Ranked Near Bottom of NFLNFL experts aren't high on the Carolina Panthers roster going into the 2026 season, judging by this ranking from CBS Sports.Roundtable SportsAdvertisementAdvertisementPanthers Ranked Top 25 on ESPN's Watchability Rankings for 2026 SeasonThe Carolina Panthers are ranked in the top 25 in ESPN's watchability rankings for the upcoming season.Roundtable Sports35 players who are locks to make the Panthers' initial 53-man rosterWhich Panthers will be safe from the chopping block this weekend? Here are 35 players who are locks to make Carolina's initial roster . . .Panthers WirePanthers' Skill Position Group for 2026 Season Ranked Bottom 5 in NFLThe Carolina Panthers' skill position group for the 2026 season is ranked in the bottom five in the NFL.Roundtable SportsWhere do the Panthers place in ESPN's 2026 'watchability' rankings?How interesting are the 2026 Carolina Panthers? Here's where the defending NFC South champs stand in ESPN's watchability rankings . . .Panthers Wire11 most intriguing players on the Panthers' roster bubbleThe Panthers will have to cut almost 40 players by Sunday. But these 11 guys, all of whom are on the roster bubble, present intriguing cases . . .Panthers WireESPN names Panthers' biggest needs as roster cuts approachWhat are the Panthers' biggest needs ahead of cut-down day? ESPN's Mike Kaye lists three positions the team could improve on through the waiver wire.Panthers WireProjecting the Panthers' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 seasonAs we enter the final days of the preseason, let's project the Panthers' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.Panthers WireNFL Analyst Has Shocking Prediction for Carolina Panthers' Roster CutsAn NFL analyst has a shocking prediction for the upcoming roster cuts for the Carolina Panthers.Roundtable SportsPanthers vs Texans: Defensive previewPreviewing the Panthers final preseason game on the defensive side of the ballSB Nation4 Panthers players to watch in Friday's preseason finale vs. TexansQuite a few Panthers may be fighting for their jobs on Friday night. Here are a handful of players to keep an eye on in the preseason finale . . .Panthers Wire4 players the Panthers could trade away before roster cutsAre the Panthers shopping any players as we near roster cuts? Here are four players who could be trade candidates ahead of Sunday's deadline . . .Panthers WirePanthers lineman among PFF's highest-graded rookies of the preseasonAn undrafted Panthers lineman is one of PFF's highest-graded rookies through Week 2 of the preseason.Panthers WirePanthers Could Look to Bears to Address Big Need Before Week 1Gervon Dexter could be on the outs in Chicago, and the Panthers could be interested.Athlon SportsPanthers Urged to Sign Future Hall of Famer to Shore Up Major WeaknessBobby Wagner would be a better option at linebacker than what the team currently has.Athlon SportsPanthers Urged to Target Receiver Recently Cut By BrownsCedric Tillman is looking for a new team, and the Panthers could be interested.Athlon SportsPanthers vs Texans: Offensive PreviewThe starters won’t be playing, but there are still a few things worth watching in the Panthers preseason finale.SB NationPanthers May Be Open to Trading Young Player to Packers in Potential Stroke of GeniusThe Carolina Panthers are reportedly shopping one of their tight ends and the Green Bay Packers are a team that has come calling.Carolina Panthers On SI