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Carolina Panthers countdowns 100 days until season opener against Bears

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Carolina Panthers countdowns 100 days until season opener against Bears

Summary

The Carolina Panthers are 100 days away from their season opener at home against the Chicago Bears. To mark the occasion, they are releasing a list of the Top 100 Panthers of All Time, moving away from their previous tradition of highlighting current players by jersey number. The countdown celebrates team history and contributions from various players, starting with Greg Kragen, a former All-Pro nose tackle who significantly impacted the team in its early years.

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By the Numbers

•Countdown marks 100 days until the Panthers' season opener
•Next opponent is the Chicago Bears at home
•Top 100 Panthers of All Time list begins with Greg Kragen
•Kragen was part of the team's early foundational years
•Panthers have changed their countdown format this year

Latest Updates

12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Season Opener Countdown: Top 100 Panthers of All Time

What they're saying

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Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener by for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. Today marks 100 days until […]
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