“Now that I look at it, I definitely belong.” Forgive Turk Wharton, the #Panthers’ new defensive lineman, for taking five years to realize this. Before the Super Bowls and the big contract, he was the ultimate underdog. Story in @theobserver:

"I've never seen that before." "Hell no. We're not going to let that slide." "His impact on Carolina won’t ever be forgotten." Christian McCaffrey faces his old team for the first time Monday, and current #Panthers have stories to tell. In @theobserver:

Rico Dowdle called his own shot on the 28 yard screen that led to the Panthers go ahead touchdown in Week 11 "if we get the 1st down, can you go ___? It's there, I promise you."

The #Panthers announce they've signed Jacoby Windmon to the practice squad. Windmon is a familiar face; he appeared in 8 games (22 tackles, 1.5 sacks) for Carolina in 2024. Some depth at the position with starting LBs Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace dealing with injuries.

More on Bryce Young being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his signature performance against the #Falcons. The #Panthers are the first team in the NFL this year to have five players earn such a distinction. In @theobserver:

Moehrig won it Week 9. #Packers game. Apologies for the typo.

Bryce Young has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced. Tack on another one of these awards for the #Panthers this year: RB Rico Dowdle (Week 5), K Ryan Fitzgerald (Week 6), P Sam Martin (Week 7) and S Tre'Von Moehrig (Week 8).

Processing Blue is back! Bryce Young had a special game on Sunday. So, did Dave Canales. Let's talk about it, with @alexzietlow05, #Panthers fans. 👂🎧: https://t.co/MLYXGMI3sO

The #Panthers don’t have a true No. 1 tight end. So, Dave Canales has had to use what he does have: a trio of versatile guys willing to do the dirty work for the offense. As a trio, they’ve been an asset. Against SF, they could be big difference-makers:

The #Panthers announce they have released safety Israel Mukuamu, clearing one spot on the practice-squad roster.

“Maybe rushed it back a little sooner than I should’ve.” #Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard told reporters today that he’s still feeling the effects from his calf injury that kept him off the field Weeks 5 and 6 — but recently he’s been feeling more and more like himself.

Claudin Cherelus and Corey Thornton both played valuable snaps and made massive plays in the #Panthers win Sunday. What does that say about the defense? Jaycee Horn explains. “It says a lot about our program and our culture right now.”

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#Panthers coach Dave Canales opened his Monday presser by singling out two under-the-radar players who proved crucial in Carolina’s win over the #Falcons. Story on Claudin Cherelus, Corey Thornton and how they capitalized, in @theobserver:

Fed-Ex Air & Ground NFL player of the week nominees include two #Panthers players for Week 11, according to a release. Those players: -QB Bryce Young -WR Tetairoa McMillan -QB Josh Allen -QB Jacoby Brissett -RB Christian McCaffrey -RB Sean Tucker

RT @RapSheet: Source: #Falcons WR Drake London suffered a PCL sprain and is out this week and potentially more.

Offensive and defensive snap counts for the #Panthers: —LB Claudin Cherelus shouldered huge responsibility well; a career-high 10 tackles in relief of Trevin Wallace —No Lathan Ransom (out, hand) didn’t mean more S Demani Richardson; it meant a lot more Corey Thornton, however

As Bryce Young grabbed his ankle, writhing on the turf, Rico Dowdle paced in stress. "F—, I can't believe I let that happen." #Panthers star screwed up on the play that sent Young down. On what happened, and how he lifted his QB back up, in @theobserver:

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#Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble turned a simple pitch-and-catch into the play that ultimately set Carolina up for the win in OT. Here’s a bit of an explanation on that play — as well as some love for Bryce Young: “When they doubt him the most, that’s when he shows up.”

"I’m really proud." "The challenge to the group last night was, ‘This is this has to become your team.’" "It’s just my expectation for Bryce to take every game plan and every opportunity and attack it." More on what Dave Canales said in @theobserver: