Panthers narrow 53-man roster ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are finalizing their 53-man roster by the 6 p.m. deadline on Sunday. With one last practice and preseason game remaining, the team faces tough decisions due to player performances this summer. Projected key players include quarterbacks Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and Haynes King, while the defensive group features standout Derrick Brown. Several positions have been intensely contested, especially at linebacker and tight end, intensifying the evaluation leading up to the deadline.
- •Panthers must reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players by Sunday.
- •Haynes King is among three quarterbacks likely to make the final roster.
- •Derrick Brown and Cam Jackson are expected to anchor the defensive line.
- •Competition remains high among linebackers for starting spots.
- •Final roster announcements will impact preparation for the upcoming season.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers 53-man roster prediction ahead of Sunday’s deadline
"By 6 p.m. on Sunday, they'll have to cut their roster down to 53 players.
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