So, let's take a look at Pro Football Focus' highest- and lowest-graded Panthers from the 2025 preseason. *Players listed accumulated at least 20 offensive or defensive snaps. 1. QB Bryce Perkins: 79.5 2. LT Ikem Ekwonu: 77.6 3. RB Emani Bailey: 73.9 4. WR T.J. Luther: 73.4

The preseason is mercifully over for the Carolina Panthers, who went 0-3 and didn't look particularly impressive at any point except for one touchdown drive led by Bryce Young against the Browns. While the 2025 draft class looked strong,

The Carolina Panthers' preseason slate is finally in the books. And there is one big positive that emerged above all else. It can be an arduous few weeks for many established veterans. The Panthers were reluctant to get their starters involved for anything more than a series or two.

There will be as many as seven new starters, plus the return of Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown, who missed the final 16 games in 2024 with a torn meniscus. Paring down the wide receiver group to six or seven will be the biggest challenge.

The preseason slate has been completed. Now it’s time to cut the roster down to 53 players. Our first and final projection is ready to go.