Carolina Panthers valuation increases to 8.1 billion dollars
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Carolina Panthers franchise is now valued at 8.1 billion dollars. This figure, reported by the Charlotte Business Journal, marks a 42 percent increase from the team’s previous valuation last year. The current assessment is more than double the amount David Tepper paid to purchase the team in 2018. Despite the growth, the Panthers rank 26th among the 32 teams in the NFL. Off the field, the team faces immediate personnel concerns as the season begins. Running back Jonathon Brooks may miss the opening game of the regular season due to injury. The front office continues to manage the roster as the team moves into the new campaign.
- •Forbes values the Carolina Panthers at 8.1 billion dollars
- •Team value grew 42 percent compared to the previous year
- •Current valuation exceeds double the 2018 purchase price
- •The Panthers rank 26th among 32 NFL teams
- •Jonathon Brooks faces uncertainty for the season opener
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina Panthers more than double in value since David Tepper’s 2018 purchase
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina Panthers more than double in value since Tepper’s original purchase
"The Carolina Panthers and the NFL’s other 31 teams continue to post remarkable annual financial gains as a new season begins.
"The Carolina Panthers are now worth more than ever.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:02 PMCarolina Panthers more than double in value since David Tepper’s 2018 purchase
The Carolina Panthers and the NFL’s other 31 teams continue to post remarkable annual financial gains as a new season begins.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:12 PMCarolina Panthers more than double in value since Tepper’s original purchase
The Carolina Panthers are now worth more than ever.
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