Carolina Panthers count down to 2026 season opener against Bears
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are 16 days away from opening the 2026 NFL season against the Chicago Bears. In a shift from the traditional countdown style highlighting player jersey numbers, the Panthers are instead featuring the Top 100 players in franchise history. Currently, Jonathan Stewart, recognized for his contributions as a running back, ranks number 16 on this list. Stewart is noted for forming a memorable duo with DeAngelo Williams and his impact on the team's running game during his tenure. The countdown highlights the team's historical ties and prepares fans for the upcoming season.
- •Panthers to open the 2026 season against Bears.
- •Countdown highlights Top 100 players in Panthers history.
- •Jonathan Stewart ranks as the 16th greatest player.
- •Stewart played significant role in team's running game.
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"We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
"We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
"We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 11 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:04 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 13 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 14 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 15 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 16 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
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