Darin Gantt

Panthers make a change at linebacker The team added some depth by picking up former Packers and Cardinals linebacker Krys Barnes, giving them another player with starting experience.

Panthers add some experience at linebacker.

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As Hall of Fame looks toward Class of 2026, Panthers options abound Luke Kuechly is an automatic finalist, Steve Smith looks to make the finals for a second straight year, and a pair of Panthers legends are eligible for the first time

With the Class of 2025 enshrined, it's time to look ahead to the Class of 2026 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Luke Kuechly is an automatic finalist, and there are a lot of interesting Panthers names on the ballot.

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Training Camp Observations: Fan Fest full of explosive plays, fireworks There was a big play for Xavier Legette, then a little scare. Plus some special teams trickery, and the feeling of being in front of the fans again.

Training Camp Observations, Fan Fest edition: XL makes big plays, Jimmy Horn Jr. made a defensive play (!), trick plays, fireworks, and fans.

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Post fireworks is like a Gator Bowl vibe.

A'Shawn Robinson and DJ Johnson also on the sidelines.

Unsurprisingly, Derrick Brown not in pads for tonight's Fan Fest scrimmage. He's still coming back from last year's knee, and had a recent oblique deal so they're easing him back in.

Looks like Renfrow and Scourton also remain out.

Beautiful night for a Fan Fest.

Conditions are perfect.

Jared Allen thanks Panthers during his Hall of Fame induction speech Allen spent the final 12 games of his brilliant career here in 2015 and went to the Super Bowl, and recognized that time as he was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Jared Allen thanks Panthers, gets emotional talking about family during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech.

With full video.

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Followed immediately by:

"The Bears. Yeah, well, . . ."

Jared has jokes.

Jared Allen in his HOF speech:

"To the organizations, the Panthers, thank you for making the trade and allowing me to finish my career with my hand in the dirt and being able to play in Super Bowl 50 in my hometown. And even though we didn't win, it was a heck of a way to end my career."

Chances of making the Hall of Fame were always small, and got smaller Two Panthers legends, Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith, are among the 15 modern finalists. But rules changes this year make it harder for everyone in the process to be enshrined.

Here's why.

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For Jared Allen, a Hall of Fame journey required a stop in Carolina The legendary defensive end played the final 12 games of his career with the Panthers, but that time provided a lesson that was central to his story, as he's inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fam...

Also, there are approximately 1,375,294 reasons to love Luke Kuechly. But when he talked about Jared Allen coming to the Panthers in 2015, there was a genuine sense of awe.

"When he got here, I was like, I hope he wants to be my buddy."

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For Jared Allen, a Hall of Fame journey required a stop in Carolina The legendary defensive end played the final 12 games of his career with the Panthers, but that time provided a lesson that was central to his story, as he's inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fam...

The Panthers were a brief stop along Jared Allen's journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But one he treasured.

"Here you are on this insanely good team. So just find where you can help, and let's get to the ultimate goal."

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Dawn Staley brings her message, and championship mentality, to team meeting The Panthers had the South Carolina women's basketball coach and Hall of Famer speak to the group on Friday, and they left impressed.

And the Panthers had a special guest Friday, just somebody in the area who is multiple Halls of Fame, and has as many gold medals as national championships as a coach (three each).

Dawn Staley made an impression.

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YouTube video by Carolina Panthers Fireworks with Lasers | Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special | Carolina Panthers

On today's Happy Half Hour, training camp daily, we were graced with the visage of Austin Corbett, discussed starters playing in the preseason, all the news of the day, and previewed Fan Fest.

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Play of the Day: Ja'Tavion Sanders made a catch, and struck a pose The second-year tight end continued a string of solid performances, and got into the end zone enough times to try out multiple celebrations.

Play of the Day: Ja'Tavion Sanders has a flair for the dramatic, and an eye for the camera.

On the second-year tight end's big day.

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YouTube video by Carolina Panthers Trevin Wallace Loves Football and Sweet Tea | Cart Talk with JJ Jansen Presented by Bojangles

A fresh episode of Cart Talk, ladies and gentlemen.

America's long snapper, JJ Jansen has a new sponsor, and a new guest in linebacker Trevin Wallace.

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Training Camp Observations: It was a day of interceptions and big hits, and Dave Canales is OK with that. Plus more from Friday, including the offense's response, injury updates, and why Robert Hunt is continuing to add to his g...

Training Camp Observations: A "dominant" day on defense, how the offense responded, injury updates, thoughts on technology, lesser-known players stepping up, and what makes Robert Hunt so good.

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Nic Scourton dealing with a hamstring. DJ Johnson had "a hip thing" flare up in practice.

Canales talks about a "dominant" day for defense.

Confirms that he's planning to play starters in the preseason. (They didn't really until the third game last year).

Panthers release 2025 jersey schedule The Panthers will wear their alternate blue jerseys three times this year at home, and the black jerseys four times.

How about a jersey schedule. Is that something that might interest you?

Plan your wardrobe accordingly.

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The BlueSky crowd needed to see this one.

Excelsior!

That nerve is still raw, two decades later.

Also, Mike don't know nothing about barbecue, and Kassidy is from Alabama where they put weird stuff on their food.

Which direction are you coming from? I am partial to Sweet Lew's in Belmont (the neighborhood, not the town in Gaston County), but you can't go wrong with Noble Smoke near the stadium or Midwood Smokehouse (multiple locations, but the one in Plaza is near the Thirsty Beaver).

The Panthers traded a sixth-round pick. Jared Allen received the The Hall of Fame defensive end detailed the quick deal with the Bears that brought him to the Panthers for his final season. And his new teammates recalled the wave of confidence it brought to an alre...

In a couple of hours, Jared Allen will be on field at the Hall of Fame game, kicking off his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend.

That's about how long it took to swing the trade that brought him to Carolina for the final 12 games of a brilliant career.

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Ask The Old Guy: It's beginning to sound a lot like football There was an obvious intensity during this camp, it ramped up Wednesday's, and will hit another gear during Fan Fest Saturday. And you had questions about all of it.

Behold, a day off from training camp edition of Ask The Old Guy, in which we discuss football sounds, what to expect at Fan Fest, Bryce stuff, defense stuff, preseason stuff, James the Florida jinx, and of course, a little onomatopoeia among friends.

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Holy moley. As a youngster who grew up male and wanting to write about sports, Dan Jenkins was an idol, on and off the field.

Now that I'm grown, I realize his daughter's even better.

This is huge.

For Brandt Tilis, building the team's depth is beginning to show up on the practice field The executive vice president of football operations discussed future contract matters, and how to best set the team up for the sustainable future he and GM Dan Morgan want to create.

Brandt Tilis stood nearby while Taylor Moton was emotional discussing his future. It was a glimpse of the duality of his job, and the human factors as they build a team for the future.

More from the executive VP of football operations.

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Training Camp Observations: High-intensity day in pads, in many ways The Panthers were back in pads, and the heat was on in more ways than one. Plus injury updates, and more from Wednesday's practice.

Training Camp Observations, includes a spirited day in pads with a lot of jawing (and maybe some penalties) that Dave Canales secretly loves, plus injury updates, an emerging leader, and going full pads for Fan Fest.

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