Carolina Panthers

This weekend, the Carolina Panthers return to regular-season NFL action with high hopes to improve their standing in the NFC South. The pressure is on for third-year quarterback Bryce Young and coach Dave Canales to deliver after a slight roster shake-up on offense and defense. The Panthers haven’t made it to the playoffs in seven years. Will this be the year?

A fatal stabbing has officials concerned not only about crime but also its potential impact this incident might have on the transit vote in November. The CMS school year is underway, North Carolina's legislature is back in Raleigh, but won’t vote on a budget, and the Panthers have traded a star.

Mecklenburg County commissioners vote on whether to increase the county-wide sales tax by 1 cent to fund the transit plan. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs the mini budget, albeit reluctantly. Nancy Mace throws her hat in the ring for South Carolina governor. Plus, the Panthers open preseason play.

The Carolina Panthers continue mandatory minicamp Wednesday after some spirited on-field competition to open the sessions yesterday. Cornerback Jaycee Horn says he and quarterback Bryce Young have been trading friendly taunts to each other during the workouts.

The Carolina Panthers are back on the practice field again Wednesday for Organized Team Activities or OTAs. The sessions are voluntary, but third-year quarterback Bryce Young says players are eager to get going with lots of new faces on the roster.

On Thursday, the first night of the NFL draft, the Panthers selected Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan as the No. 8 overall pick. McMillan already has a connection with Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.

The Carolina Panthers said due to construction at the teams practice fields in uptown, they will not allow fans at this year’s and next year’s training camps. The Panthers say they will still host fans during Fan Fest at Bank of America Stadium on August 2nd.

Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton has been sidelined with a thumb injury after a car accident. Former No.1 pick Bryce Young will return to starting position