Carolina Panthers
NFC South
Dane Jackson signed a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million with the Panthers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jackson started 28 games over four seasons with the Bills. He figures to see more snaps with Carolina, especially after the Panthers moved Donte Jackson to the Steelers for Diontae Johnson.
Category: Transactions
The Houston Texans agreed to terms on a deal with David Sharpe. (Source: Jonathan M Alexander on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sharpe played with the Panthers last season. He'll add depth to the tackle position on the offensive line for Houston.
Category: Transactions
The Panthers agreed to terms with Ihmir Smith-Marsette on a one-year deal. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith-Marsette caught eight passes in a limited role with Carolina last season. He figures to remain in a depth role among the Panthers wide receivers.
Category: Transactions
The Panthers are trading Donte Jackson and a sixth-round pick in exchange for Diontae Johnson. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jackson was expected to be either traded or released by Carolina. He spent the first six years of his career with the Panthers, and was due a $4 million roster bonus on March 16 that will be paid by the Steelers. Jackson recorded 59 tackles last season as he now heads to join the Steelers secondary.
Category: Transactions
Jeremy Chinn plans to sign a one-year deal up to $5.1M with the Commanders. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Chinn has played in just 23 games the past two seasons. He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in 2020. He'll be a versatile safety for Washington.
Category: Transactions
Yetur Gross-Matos signed with the 49ers to a two-year deal worth $18 million. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gross-Matos figures to add to the depth on the defensive line for San Francisco. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Panthers where he combined to record 13 sacks.
Category: Transactions
The Carolina Panthers are trading Brian Burns to the New York Giants for a second and fifth-round pick. (Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There had been trade rumors surrounding Burns dating back to last season. He recorded at least 7.5 sacks in all five seasons of his career in Carolina, including a career-high 12.5 sacks two years ago. He'll be a huge boost to the pass rush for the Giants.
Category: Transactions
The Washington Commanders signed Frankie Luvu to a three-year deal for a maximum value of $36 million. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Luvu joins Washington after spending the past three seasons with the Panthers. He has combined to record 12.5 sacks the past two seasons and should help upgrade the linebacker room for the Commanders.
Category: Transactions
The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with veteran long snapper J.J. Jansen on a one-year deal. (Source: Joe Person on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jansen is the Panthers franchise leader in games played. He will be playing in his 16th season next year.
Category: Transactions
The Carolina Panthers plan to release TE Hayden Hurst just one season into a three-year deal. (Source: Joe Person, The Athletic)
Fantasy Impact: Hurst had some moments of production early in 2023 but missed a large portion of the year due to a head injury he sustained. He appeared in nine games and caught just 18 passes for 184 yards and one score. Hurst, a former first-round pick, could make his way onto his fifth team in his NFL career.
Category: Transactions
Carolina Panthers RB was named the "lead back going forward" by Dan Morgan, the team's general manager and president of football operations. (Source: Sheena Quick on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hubbard, who took over the RB1 role from Miles Sanders midseason, started all 12 games for the Panthers after Week 6. He averaged 62.3 yards per game as a starter, including five total touchdowns and five games with 80+ rushing yards. The Panthers are set to head into 2024 with Hubbard, who is entering his fourth season, and Sanders, who will be in Year 2 of his big contract and will become cuttable after 2024.
Category: Rumors
Thu, Jan 25th 12:55pm EST
By Ari Koslow
The Carolina Panthers are expected to hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Canales helped lead Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay offense in his first season as the Bucs' offensive coordinator. He was only interviewed by Carolina, and is now expected to be the Panthers next head coach.
Category: Transactions
Matthew Wright missed is lone field goal attempt in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Wright missed his lone attempt, a 52-yarder late in the third quarter. Wright was in for the injured Eddy Pineiro. Wright will look to compete for a kicking job in 2024.
Category: Game Recaps
DJ Chark Jr. caught 2-of-4 targets for 46 yards in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Chark will finish his first season in Carolina with 525 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 35 receptions. The 27-year-old is set to test free agency at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Category: Game Recaps
Adam Thielen caught 2-of-3 targets for 12 yards in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Thielen’s first season in Carolina ends on a quiet note. Despite the lack of production Sunday, the veteran will end the season with over 100 receptions and 1,000 yards. Thielen clearly built chemistry with rookie Bryce Young and will look to build upon that in 2024.
Category: Game Recaps
Miles Sanders rushed for 18 yards on three carries in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Sanders finishes his first season in Carolina on a disappointing note. The 26-year-old will finish with 432 rushing yards and one touchdown on 129 carries. Sanders will likely remain in a depth role unless he can improve in a new offense in 2024.
Category: Game Recaps
Bryce Young completed 11-of-18 passes for 94 yards in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Young also added 24 rushing yards on two carries in the loss. The rookie will finish his season with 59.8% completion rate, with 11 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The Panthers will have to work on the offensive line and look to surround Young with more talent if they want to see a turnaround in his second season.
Category: Game Recaps
Panthers K Eddy Pineiro is officially inactive for a Week 18 matchup with Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Pineiro is dealing with a hamstring injury and will sit out the team’s regular season finale. The team will turn the kicking duties over to Matthew Wright on Sunday.
Category: Injury Updates
The Carolina Panthers placed Jonathan Mingo on injured reserve. (Source: Steve Reed on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mingo ends his rookie season having caught 43 passes on 85 targets for 418 yards.
Category: Injury Updates
Tommy Tremble caught 1-of-3 targets for six yards in the Panthers' 26-0 loss against the Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact: Tremble will remain off the fantasy radar next week against Tampa Bay.
Category: Game Recaps