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• Former NC State OL Ikem Ekwonu talks before Panthers' playoff game vs. Rams

  10-01-2026 01:42
  The Carolina Panthers drafted Ikem Ekwonu with the sixth pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Ekwonu spoke one-on-one with WRAL's Chris Lea.
  
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• Grading the Carolina Panthers 2026 NFL Draft class

  28-04-2026 20:28
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers and grade the draft class for general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.
  
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• Carolina Panthers draft pick Monroe Freeling has immediate and long-term impact

  24-04-2026 12:32
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and react to their first round pick of offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia football. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.
  
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• Priorities for the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft

  23-04-2026 13:06
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers and what general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis and head coach Dave Canales could take with the 19th pick. Also, what positions are of the highest priority in the draft.
  
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• Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has to navigate the 2026 NFL Draft

  16-04-2026 14:50
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and what general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis, and head coach Dave Canales could take with the 19th pick. Plus, Bryce Young and Xavier Legette have a lot at stake in 2026.
  
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• Which Carolina Panthers player have the most to gain and lose in the 2026 NFL Draft?

  09-04-2026 15:25
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and what general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis, and head coach Dave Canales could take with the 19th pick. Plus, Bryce Young and Xavier Legette have a lot at stake in 2026.
  
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• Carolina Panthers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with some big upgrades still needed

  02-04-2026 13:06
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2026 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and what general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis, and head coach Dave Canales could take with the 19th pick. Plus, what can the Panthers truly expect from running back Jonathon Brooks.
  
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• Carolina Panthers still need to add a major piece on offense

  26-03-2026 14:51
  
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the free agent signings of Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan, how the Panthers can still add a major piece on offense in the 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, a funny moment for Dennis and Panthers EVP of Football Operations Brandt Tillis.
  
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• Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has made all of the right moves in free agency

  19-03-2026 15:48
  
  Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the free agent signings of Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan, how much pressure there is to still improve the offense, and other moves that can be made during the 2026 NFL Draft.
  
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• Panthers Playbook: Carolina Panthers agree to terms with Jaelan Phillips

  12-03-2026 16:15
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan agreed to terms with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips on a 4-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed days before NFL free agency officially begins.
  
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• Panthers Playbook: Carolina agrees to terms with LB Devin Lloyd as GM Dan Morgan builds up defense

  12-03-2026 16:15
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan agreed to terms with linebacker Devin Lloyd on a three-year, $45 million contract after already agreeing to sign edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.
  
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• NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

  12-03-2026 15:30
  Winning free agency doesn’t guarantee success.
  
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• Panthers agree to terms with LB Devin Lloyd as GM Dan Morgan builds up defense

  10-03-2026 23:19
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan agreed to terms with linebacker Devin Lloyd on a three-year, $45 million contract after already agreeing to sign edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.
  
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• REACTION: Carolina Panthers agree to terms with Jaelan Phillips

  09-03-2026 20:36
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan agreed to terms with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips on a 4-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed days before NFL free agency officially begins.
  
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• Carolina Panthers face a pivotal offseason as free agency is set to begin

  05-03-2026 13:28
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager faces a major 2026 offseason as NFL free agency sets to begin before the 2026 NFL Draft.
  
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• Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales put the needs of the team first

  26-02-2026 13:07
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales turning play calling duties over to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik impacts quarterback Bryce Young, but also Ejiro Evero.
  
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• Bryce Young & Dave Canales have to figure it out for 2026 Carolina Panthers

  19-02-2026 18:33
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young & head coach Dave Canales will dictate the future of the franchise, and how every decision by general manager Dan Morgan will be impacted by the 2026 season of Bryce Young.
  
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• The Carolina Panthers need to raise their ceiling in 2026

  12-02-2026 14:17
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales can't be afraid to get aggressive this offseason.
  
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• Carolina Panthers have found stability as an organization

  05-02-2026 13:13
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the how Carolina Panthers have stability as an organization under general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.
  
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• Carolina Panthers are building the right culture to succeed

  29-01-2026 15:08
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have are building a culture of success in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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• Tough coaching helped Pats QB Drake Maye flourish in his second season

  27-01-2026 21:44
  Drake Maye got the tough coaching he wanted and thrived.
  
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• Carolina Panthers have difficult free agent decisions to make

  22-01-2026 14:12
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the offseason questions for the Carolina Panthers, including how general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have major decisions to make with pending free agents.
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• Carolina Panthers are still growing and developing

  16-01-2026 05:42
  Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the offseason questions for the Carolina Panthers, including how general manager Dan Morgan still needs to add to the roster, and how head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero must develop a killer instinct with play calling.
  
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• Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan discusses offseason moves

  15-01-2026 00:29
  Tim Donnelly spoke with Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan on The Drive on 99.9 The Fan. Morgan and Donnelly discussed the knee injury to LT Ikem Ekwonu, shares his evaluation of Bryce Young, and the need to add playmakers throughout the roster.
  
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• Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th year option, no timeline on extension

  13-01-2026 18:49
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young's contract, but stopped short of saying whether the team will begin long-term contract extension discussions with the 2023 No. 1 overall pick.
  
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• Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional round

  13-01-2026 05:40
  Houston's stingy defense knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the NFL playoffs, sending the Texans to the divisional round to complete wild-card weekend.
  
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• Carolina Panthers playoff appearance: A fluke or the beginning?

  13-01-2026 01:27
  The Carolina Panthers lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 34-31, on Saturday.
  
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• Rams showed their vulnerabilities, but also their resilience in closer-than-expected playoff opener

  12-01-2026 21:07
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the euphoria of the Rams' dramatic comeback to beat the Carolina Panthers in their playoff opener, it was easy to overlook the fact that the first step on Los Angeles' postseason journey wasn't supposed to be nearly this difficult.
  
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• Matthew Stafford is healthy, but Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injury

  12-01-2026 18:37
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend after tests revealed only a mild sprain of the index finger on his throwing hand.
  
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• Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional round

  12-01-2026 05:34
  Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, the Patriots dominated the Chargers and Josh Allen willed the Bills past the Jaguars.
  
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