2025 NFL Off Season Updates Presented by GoldSheet | Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers went 4-5 straight-up, 7-2 against the spread over the second half of last season. With some experience under their belt, can second-year head coach Dave Canales and third-year quarterback Bryce Young carry that momentum into the 2025 NFL season?
2025 Carolina Panthers Team Preview
NFC South Odds
Team | SB LX Odds | NFC | Division | Win Total |
Bucs | +3000 | +1400 | EV | 9.5 (o -105 / u -115) |
Falcons | +8000 | +3500 | +240 | 7.5 (o -120 / u EV) |
Panthers | +12000 | +5500 | +400 | 6.5 (o -125 / u +105) |
Saints | +20000 | +9000 | +1000 | 6.5 (o +125 / u -150) |
Odds above courtesy of DraftKings as of April 16. The Carolina Panthers finished tied for third in the NFC South last year going 5-12 straight-up, 8-9 against the spread.
Carolina Panthers Roster Moves
QBs on Roster: Bryce Young (3rd Year); Andy Dalton (3rd Year w/ Team); and Jack Plummer (2nd Year)
Coaching Changes: No major changes. Head coach Dave Canales, offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will all return.
Key Acquisitions: Defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton; Safety Trevon Moehrig; Linebacker Christian Rozeboom; Running back Rico Dowdle; Edge rusher Patrick Jones II; and defensive lineman Bobby Brown III.
Key Departures: Running back Miles Sanders; Safety Xavier Woods; and safety Jordan Fuller. Linebacker Shaq Thompson was released, but has not signed with another team.
2025 Carolina Panthers Schedule
Home Opponents: Bucs, Saints, Falcons, Rams, Seahawks, Bills, Dolphins and Cowboys
Road Opponents: Bucs, Saints, Falcons, Cardinals, 49ers, Patriots, Jets, Packers and Jaguars
2025-26 NFL Dates to Remember
- April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Mid-May – Schedule release. The NFL is reportedly hoping to have the schedule released in the window of May 13-15.
- Mid-July – Training camps open
- July 31 – Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio
- September 4 – The Philadelphia Eagles will host the first regular season game.
- September 5 – The Los Angeles Chargers will serve as the host for the second game in Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil against an opponent to be determined.
- February 9 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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