Panthers reveal new Top 100 ranking system ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are 37 days away from the 2026 season opener and have announced a change to their traditional countdown format. Cat Scratch Reader has replaced the jersey countdown with a Top 100 list of franchise contributors, starting with Ron Rivera at number 37. This new ranking system highlights significant figures in the team's history, moving away from the previous jersey number gimmick. The new format aims to prompt fans to reassess their understanding of historical contributions as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Daily updates will continue leading up to the season opener.
- •Countdown to the 2026 season opener is at 37 days.
- •Ron Rivera is ranked 37 in the new Top 100 list.
- •Cat Scratch Reader has abandoned a decade-long jersey countdown tradition.
- •The new format focuses on the greatest contributors in franchise history.
- •Daily updates will lead to the season opener.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Just 37 Days Left Before Panthers Drop New Ranking System
"Cat Scratch Reader breaks a decade of tradition by swapping jersey countdowns for a Top 100 list, placing Ron Rivera at number 37 with 37 days left.
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