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We are officially in the "Go-Home" stretch before the 2026 NFL Draft. Tonight, we break down the most important takeaways from this week’s massive interviews with Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and Derrick Brown. Plus, we dive into the "Duck-themed dilemma" at Pick #19 and the late-breaking rumors surrounding an Indiana WR contingency plan.

Dave looks ahead at the 2026 NFL Draft

We're breaking down Dan Morgan's press conference where he dropped BOMBS about potentially drafting a THIRD young QB, dodged every question about Ikem Ekwonu's timeline, and revealed what the depth signings really mean for our draft strategy.

We're breaking down how Dan Morgan pulled off one of the SMARTEST free agency periods in Panthers history. He went all-in on elite talent, addressed our biggest needs, and STILL maintained future flexibility. This is a masterclass in salary cap management.

The first 48 hours of NFL free agency are in the books, and the Carolina Panthers just changed EVERYTHING.

he Carolina Panthers may have already revealed their draft strategy — and it’s hiding in the visit data.

It's Combine Week and we're going DEEP on the prospects nobody's talking about. Gerald Huggins and Zach McKinnell from FCS Football Central join Panther Nation Podcast to break down the lesser-known FCS prospects who could shock the NFL world and become Day 3 steals in the 2026 NFL Draft. While everyone watches the Alabama and Ohio State stars, we're highlighting the small-school sleepers who could follow in the footsteps of Fred Warner, Cooper Kupp, and Darius Leonard - all FCS products who became NFL superstars.

Dave is going solo this week and taking questions from the chat!

The Seattle Seahawks just won Super Bowl LX... and Panthers fans should be EXCITED.

In this episode, we break down the biggest winners from the Senior Bowl — and which ones fit the Panthers’ draft needs (edge rusher, interior OL, tight end, linebacker). Who flashed? Who faded? Who could be wearing Carolina Blue next? PLUS: The NFL just dropped news of a $30M salary cap increase... and the Panthers are suddenly playing with more cash than expected. What does this mean for Dan Morgan’s “patient but aggressive” offseason strategy?

The Carolina Panthers are officially in offseason mode after a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Rams. But before fans get too excited about free agents or the draft… there’s a problem: the salary cap. With only $9 million in effective cap space, Dan Morgan and Brandt Tilis will have to make some very difficult roster decisions. From restructures to potential cap casualties, the Panthers must get creative if they want to improve in 2026.

The Carolina Panthers surprised the NFL world in 2025—clinching the NFC South title, hosting a home playoff game, and finishing with a competitive 8-9 record. But after a Wild Card exit vs. the Rams, it’s clear this team is close… but not complete.

The Carolina Panthers’ 2025 campaign comes to a close after a nail-biting Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams in front of a home playoff crowd in Bank of America Stadium. Despite clinching the NFC South and hosting their first postseason game in nearly a decade, the Panthers couldn’t overcome Matthew Stafford and the battle-tested Rams — falling just short in a hard-fought matchup.

For the first time since 2015, the Panthers are your NFC South Champions — thanks to a dramatic Falcons win over the Saints! Carolina officially ends a 7-year playoff drought, locks in the #4 seed, and will now host a home playoff game in Bank of America Stadium

The Carolina Panthers had a golden opportunity to clinch the NFC South... and BLEW IT. In a disappointing 27-10 loss to the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, the Panthers offense sputtered while the defense held on as long as it could.