Projecting the Panthers' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season
As we enter the final days of the preseason, let's project the Panthers' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.
The Carolina Panthers face a challenging decision-making process as they prepare to trim their roster from 90 players to 53 ahead of the 2026 season. General manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have not retained more than two quarterbacks in their first two seasons, which may lead to Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett and rookie Haynes King being the only quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster.
Running back duties are to be filled by Chuba Hubbard, Jonathon Brooks, Trevor Etienne and AJ Dillon. Wide receiver roster includes Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette, Brycen Tremayne, Jimmy Horn Jr., Ja seem Reed and John Metchie III. Defensive linemen Bobby Brown III, Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown III and Cam Jackson are among the projected starters.
Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Chau Smith-Wade and Corey Thornton are among the cornerbacks expected to make the final cut.
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