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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1h

The #Panthers have officially opened up the Austin Corbett (knee) 21-day practice window.

He's on not on the 53, and he remains on IR, but he can practice as stated Monday.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3h

Processing Blue is HERE for YOU!

Your favorite Wednesday audio escape is back with discussions about the #Panthers’ win over the Cowboys, the RB tandem situation, injury monitoring and the 0-6 #Jets trap that awaits.

🎧: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Do the Jets represent a ‘trap game’ for the Panthers? And more on Processing Blue

The Observer’s Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow tackle everything you should know as the Panthers have to make ahead of their Week 7 road matchup with the New York Jets.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 18h

There’s going to be a new Processing Blue podcast tomorrow.

One of the more fun episodes and discussions we’ve had in a while.

Look for it wherever you get your podcasts, #Panthers fans.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 21h

The #Panthers are down to 11 rookies on the 53-man roster.

They’ve waived DB Trevin Thomas without a corresponding move.

OL Darrian Dalcourt was also waived off the p-squad without a corresponding move.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1d

The #Panthers mailbag is back!

Answering questions about:
- The biggest difference during the winning streak
- The inevitable RB timeshare
- Jonathon Brooks’ future
- And the long-term outlook at center

www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

What’s been the difference for Carolina Panthers during two-game winning streak?

The Panthers are on a two-game winning streak. Naturally, fans are curious about the future. So, the Panthers mailbag is back!

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1d

Everything is coming up #Panthers?

Amid their first winning streak of the season, head coach Dave Canales is expecting plenty of reinforcements to come back soon:

www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Panthers expect these injured contributors to return soon amid first win streak

The Panthers are monitoring injury returns for several notable players, including Jalen Coker. Dave Canales provided updates Monday.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1d

The #Panthers have 12 rookies on their roster. They had 11 play on Sunday in the win vs. Dallas.

All eight draft picks have roles and are contributing.

A rewind read from July about how analytics married with scouting to forge the team’s draft approach: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Strength in numbers: How Panthers’ analytics team aided efficient offseason

The Panthers, through their uniquely designed front office, made great use of analytics during the 2025 NFL Draft and free agency. An inside look into the trio at the top and how they worked together ...

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1d

The #Panthers are starting to see the benefits of an improved defensive front, specifically against the run.

That was the crux of the free agency plan for Dan Morgan and Dave Canales.

A rewind read from April, as the Carolina brass explains it all: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Inside the Carolina Panthers’ major defensive revamp this offseason

General manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales sat down with The Observer to discuss the Carolina Panthers’ big free-agent additions on defense. Both decision-makers believe the signings will ...

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

I mean, that does sound like me lol

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

#Panthers QB Bryce Young has 11 total TDs (10 pass, 1 run) through six weeks this season.

He didn't reach that total until Week 16 last year (he was obviously benched Week 3-7).

As a rookie, he didn't reach 11 touchdowns until Week 16 (missed Week 3).

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

Programming announcement: @charlotteobserver.com's #Panthers mailbag is moving to Tuesday!

Hit me with your Carolina questions, Process Blue-ers.

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ALT: a man in a skeleton costume is giving a thumbs up and says " any questions "

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

File this under craziness (no matter the opponent):

The #Panthers have allowed 50 combined rushing yards over the past two games.

They allowed a league-worst 179.8 rushing yards per game last year.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

The #Panthers won a back-and-forth scoring bonanza against the Cowboys at home.

Rico Dowdle and Bryce Young fueled an offensive onslaught. The defense made the Cowboys one dimensional.

Immediate takeaways from the big win: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Takeaways from Panthers’ big home win vs. Cowboys: Young steps up in shootout

The Panthers defeated the Cowboys, 30-27, on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Here are major takeaways from the shootout win.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

#Panthers HC Dave Canales on Rico Dowdle’s huge game in win vs his former team:

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

#Panthers inactives:

TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle)
CB Akayleb Evans (hamstring)
RB Chuba Hubbard (calf)
DT Tershawn Wharton (toe)
RT Taylor Moton (elbow)
S Trevian Thomas
DT Jaden Crumedy

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

Thinking about my favorite Diane Keaton movies … and, “Well, I’m here.”

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

You’ve probably never heard of him, but he’s played in more games on defense over the past three years than Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn.

He’s asked to do the “dirty work.”

More on a #Panthers little-known defender with an important role:

www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Panthers are counting on this obscure defender for ‘dirty work’ in the trenches

The team has added new players to the mix on defense. But the return of one longtime contributor helped them stop the run in a comeback win.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

#Panthers Week 6 roster moves: The latest on Jalen Coker and a pair of practice-squad elevations: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Panthers update Jalen Coker’s status for Week 6, make a pair of roster moves

The Panthers are taking their time with WR Jalen Coker. The team updated his status ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Cowboys.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

The #Panthers have officially ruled out WR Jalen Coker for tomorrow.

He will remain on IR-DTR for at least another week.

They have also elevated cornerback Keion Crossen and offensive lineman Brandon Walton from the practice squad.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

Through five games, Etienne has 59 rushing yards and 9 receiving yards.

Dallas used the 7th on DT Tommy Akingbesote, who failed to make the team and joined the Panthers’ p-squad for two weeks.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

Mingo has played in just 8 games since he was traded to Dallas. He has produced 5 catches for 46 yards in that limited playing time.

He was traded with a 7th round pick for a 4th round pick. The #Panthers used the 4th to select RB Trevor Etienne.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

The Cowboys won’t have former #Panthers RB Miles Sanders and WR Jonathan Mingo on Sunday as both will be on IR.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

Had never been to Kannapolis before. Family had a nice time.

Enjoyed Grounds & Vine.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 4d

#Panthers injury statuses:

Jalen Coker (quad) - questionable
Akayleb Evans (hamstring) - out
Chuba Hubbard (calf) - out
Mike Jackson (ribs) - questionable
Taylor Moton (elbow) - out
JT Sanders (ankle) - questionable
Chau Smith-Wade (chest) - questionable
Turk Wharton (toe) - out

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

Chuba Hubbard (calf), Taylor Moton (elbow), and Turk Wharton (toe) not taking part in individual drills as of now. #Panthers

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