Countdown to Panthers season opener against Bears continues with 36 days remaining
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are 36 days away from their 2026 season opener against the Chicago Bears. In a tradition, Cat Scratch Reader has highlighted the countdown by listing the Top 100 Panthers of all time, focusing on player contributions beyond jersey numbers. Currently featured is Brentson Buckner, a key member of the Panthers' defensive line during the early 2000s. Buckner had significant impact, contributing to the team's Super Bowl run in 2003. Fans can expect further profiles as the opening game approaches.
- •Carolina Panthers will face Chicago Bears on September 13, 2026.
- •Brentson Buckner recognized as number 36 in Panthers' all-time countdown.
- •Buckner contributed to 2003 Super Bowl run with 1.5 sacks in NFC Championship.
- •Tradition includes profiling top historical players leading to season start.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Season Opener Countdown: 33 Days Remaining
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Season Opener Countdown: 34 Days Remaining
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Season Opener Countdown: 35 Days Remaining
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Season Opener Countdown: 36 Days Remaining
"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 SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 33 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 34 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 35 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 Season Opener Countdown: 36 Days Remaining
We continue our countdown to the Panthers opening the 2026 season against the Chicago Bears
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