Panthers ranked among NFL teams likely to end Super Bowl drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are ranked 11th among NFL teams likely to win a Super Bowl by 2026, as highlighted by CBS Sports. Key determinants for their success include the health of starters Ikem Ekwonu and Tershawn Wharton, both recovering from injuries. Quarterback Bryce Young is expected to progress further, needing to enhance his performance and playmaking abilities after leading the team to the playoffs and an NFC South title. Young achieved career-highs in yards, touchdowns, and completion percentage last season, but consistency remains a concern.
- •Bryce Young threw for 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns last season.
- •Ikem Ekwonu is recovering from a knee injury; Tershawn Wharton had neck surgery.
- •The Panthers last made the playoffs in 2017 and won the NFC South in 2015.
- •CBS Sports lists the Panthers as 11th among teams with potential Super Bowl chances.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Can the Panthers be the Knicks of the NFL in 2026?
"The New York Knicks just ended their long championship drought. Are the Panthers amongst the NFL's top candidates to do the same in 2026?
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