Panthers face tough roster decisions ahead of final cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Carolina Panthers must reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Among those on the roster bubble are intriguing prospects including QB Haynes King, RB AJ Dillon, and WR Ja'seem Reed, all of whom have had noteworthy performances this preseason. The team looks to solidify its depth following a successful 2025 season, but the competition remains fierce for the final spots. As the deadline approaches, key cuts and strategic decisions will shape the roster ahead of the regular season.
- •Panthers must cut nearly 40 players by Sunday evening
- •QB Haynes King shined in the Hall of Fame Game
- •RB AJ Dillon competes for a fourth running back spot
- •WR Ja'seem Reed has been a standout this preseason
- •Team added Darren Waller, impacting tight end competition
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — 11 most intriguing players on the Panthers' roster bubble
"The Panthers will have to cut almost 40 players by Sunday. But these 11 guys, all of whom are on the roster bubble, present intriguing cases . . .
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