
Panthers Continue Defensive Overhaul with Addition of Nick Hampton
Carolina adds linebacker Nick Hampton as part of a broader effort to strengthen its defense heading into the 2026 season.

Carolina adds linebacker Nick Hampton as part of a broader effort to strengthen its defense heading into the 2026 season.

After a pivotal win over Tampa Bay, Carolina enters the season’s final stretch in control of its playoff fate, with head coach Dave Canales reflecting on a preseason belief that his team would become a difficult opponent.

The Carolina Panthers have picked up quarterback Bryce Young’s fifth-year option, securing him through 2027 while the team takes a patient approach to a long-term contract extension.

A nationally televised loss to the 49ers intensified questions about Bryce Young’s future and underscored the Carolina Panthers’ urgent need for change at quarterback.

Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn is cleared to return from concussion protocol, giving the Panthers a boost as they aim for a division-leading win against the Saints.

Carolina re-signs starting safety Nick Scott to a one-year, $3.25 million contract, keeping a cornerstone of its defense intact for the 2026 season.