David Newton

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle announced he was fined for his "two-pump" touchdown celebration in Sunday's win over the Packers, with a source telling ESPN the fine was $14,491.

The red-hot Dowdle has taken over Carolina's backfield, posting numbers that rival the NFL's best.

Six teammates joined the celebration, a 15-yard flag followed and now the Panthers RB -- and Keegan-Michael Key -- are questioning where the league draws the line.

Panthers coach Dave Canales strongly suggested he will no longer alternate series between his running backs and instead will give Rico Dowdle a heavier workload.

Those who knew him as a high school QB in Asheville and college RB at South Carolina aren't surprised by his historic run.

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard, who missed two games, expects to play against the Jets but isn't sure in what capacity after the emergence of Rico Dowdle.

Carolina followed its 30-0 win last week with a 42-13 loss in Week 4, likely testing the patience of owner David Tepper.

The Carolina Panthers, 0-2 and preparing for Sunday's home opener, will place starting guard Robert Hunt and center Austin Corbett on injured reserve after each suffered a significant fourth-quarter injury in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

The Panthers open the 2025 NFL season at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 7.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Friday that Carolina starters, including QB Bryce Young, will play in the first two preseason games, an about face to the team's approach last season.

The Panthers begin training camp this week. Here are players and key position battles to watch -- and a 53-man roster projection.

The Panthers have released starting inside linebacker Josey Jewell, who has been in the concussion protocol since suffering a head injury in Week 15 against the Cardinals last season.

The Panthers on Monday signed former Division I basketball player Colin Granger to develop as a tight end.

Panthers running back Miles Sanders was carted off the field with an ankle/foot injury after a 1-yard run in Carolina's victory over the Giants on Sunday.

The Panthers will start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday against the Giants in Munich, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday.

Panthers QB Bryce Young led his team to its first home win in 322 days, but coach Dave Canales wasn't willing to commit to Young starting in Week 10.

Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks is not expected to play against the Saints despite being listed as questionable, coach Dave Canales said.

The Panthers will again start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday, while rookie running back Jonathon Brooks could make his NFL debut vs. the Saints.

Panther QB Andy Dalton was involved in an automobile accident Tuesday in Charlotte, the team confirmed.

Carolina dropped to 1-5 Sunday partly because it couldn't get Atlanta off the field on third downs.