Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What contenders are still missing
Hundreds of players found new teams through free agency and the draft. But every team still has at least one need.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3rd in NFC South
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NFL experts pick best matchups, biggest winners from schedule release
Which games should you circle on your calendar? Which rookie debut will be the most interesting? Our panel weighs in.
Bridgewater criticizes how Panthers practiced
Teddy Bridgewater was critical of how the Panthers practiced last season, saying in a radio interview Wednesday that offensive coordinator Joe Brady didn't prioritize red zone and 2-minute drills.
Ravens-Raiders on MNF as part of Week 1 slate
The Raiders will host the Ravens on Monday Night Football in Week 1, an opening-week slate that also includes Jets-Panthers, Packers-Saints and Browns-Chiefs.
What went wrong for Bridgewater in Carolina? (0:51)
NFL draft nuggets for every rookie class: Execs' reactions, intel on key picks and more
As each team's rookie class gets up to speed, here's what we're hearing in league circles about every team's 2021 roster.
Panthers rookie CB chooses No. 8 to honor Kobe
Panthers rookie cornerback Jaycee Horn tweeted Saturday that he wants to wear No. 8, at least in part to honor Kobe Bryant.
Bowen: 20 NFL rookies drafted by ideal teams and my favorite Day 3 picks
Team fits are underrated in the NFL draft process. These are the rookies who could thrive early and make an impact in 2021.
Ranking the five best trades in the NFL draft: Why the Giants got the best value
Which trades generated the most value for one team over the other? Here's how 'Trader Dave' made it happen for the Giants.
The 2021 Draft has come and gone but it's never too soon to start looking in the 2022 Draft class with Todd McShay.
On this edition of NFL Live the crew dives into Todd McShay's way too early 2022 Draft predictions, find out what prospects you should be looking for this upcoming season. Also when will we see Trey Lance take over as QB1 for the 49ers? And the Aaron Rodgers sag continues with him wanting out of Green Bay, are they still competitive with new comer Jordan Love?
NFL Live: 49ers CEO on QB Situation: Panthers believe in Darnold
The crew reacts to Jed York's comments about the 49ers QB sitaution and Matt Rhule stating that the Panthers did not draft a QB 8th overall because they believe in Sam Darnold.
Grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Kiper picks his top teams, sleepers and more
The Jaguars got a star at No. 1. The Steelers and Cowboys tried to plug holes. Mel Kiper Jr.'s 2021 report card is here.
Matt Rhule's wife gets her wish as Panthers draft Chuba Hubbard (0:36)
Shi Smith's NFL draft profile (1:08)
Deonte Brown's NFL draft profile (1:01)
Rhule the roost: Coach's wife keys Panthers pick
Panthers coach Matt Rhule's wife, Julie, helped guide the team's fourth-round selection of Chuba Hubbard, who ran wild while at Oklahoma State against Rhule's Baylor team.
Chuba Hubbard's NFL draft profile (0:58)
Tommy Tremble's NFL draft profile (0:40)
Terrace Marshall Jr.'s NFL draft profile (0:52)
Joe Horn 'disappointed' in coverage of son's pick
Joe Horn wanted the rest of the world to see the joy his son, South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn, experienced when the Carolina Panthers used the eighth pick to make him the first defensive player selected Thursday night.
What were the most surprising picks of the first round of the draft? (1:37)
Panthers pick up Darnold's $18.8M option for '22
Sam Darnold is guaranteed $18.8 million from the Panthers in 2022 after the team picked up his fifth-year option. Carolina showed its commitment to its offseason trade acquisition by not selecting another quarterback in Round 1 of the draft.
Jaycee Horn's NFL draft profile (0:55)
NFL Live: We are in Cleveland to talk the biggest draft storylines a day out
We are in Cleveland just one day away from the draft and we preview Thursday's big event. Our crew also reacts to the trade between the Broncos and Panthers in which Denver acquired Teddy Bridgewater
Panthers' BOA Stadium transitioning to turf
Bank of America Stadium will transition from natural grass to artificial turf in time for the Carolina Panthers' preseason schedule in August, leaving the NFL's 32 teams with 16 grass venues.
2021 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 482 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 492 | 355 |
| Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 350 | 402 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 396 | 414 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards243.018th
Rushing Yards106.521st
Points For21.923rd
Points Against25.115th
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2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(8) | Jaycee Horn | CB | South Carolina |
| 2(27) | Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | LSU |
| 3(6) | Brady Christensen | OT | BYU |
| 3(20) | Tommy Tremble | TE | Notre Dame |
| 4(21) | Chuba Hubbard | RB | Oklahoma State |
| 5(14) | Daviyon Nixon | DT | Iowa |
| 5(22) | Keith Taylor | CB | Washington |
| 6(9) | Deonte Brown | OG | Alabama |
| 6(20) | Shi Smith | WR | South Carolina |
| 6(38) | Thomas Fletcher | LS | Alabama |
| 7(4) | Phil Hoskins | DT | Kentucky |