Panthers name 5 team captains for 2026 season
The Panthers will be going into the 2026 season with five team captains.
The Carolina Panthers have announced their five team captains for the upcoming 2026 season. The players voted unanimously on the selection, which includes quarterback Bryce Young and long snapper JJ Jansen, who will both serve as team captains for the fourth time. This marks Young's fourth captaincy and Jansen's second. They join a prestigious group of Carolina players who have earned the distinction four times previously, including Christian McCaffrey, Charles Johnson, John Kasay, and the current president of football operations and general manager, Dan Morgan.
Derrick Brown returns to the captaincy role for the third time in his career, having previously held the title in 2024 and 2025. Both Hubbard and Lloyd, who will be team captains for the first time, bring significant talent to the roster. Hubbard signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Panthers this past spring, and Lloyd is making his NFL debut with the team. The announcement was made by the Panthers on Thursday evening, and further coverage can be found on their official Twitter/X account.
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