Linebacker Luke Kuechly and center Ryan Kalil are eligible for the first time this year, joining three-time semifinalist Steve Smith and others on first list of 167 candidates.

The veteran tight end has played in both games this season, and returns to the practice squad along with new signing Russ Yeast.

Ahead of the veteran quarterback's start against the Raiders, we take a look inside the numbers of his career.

After making a change at quarterback, there were plenty of questions about the immediate future, and how Andy Dalton would put his own stamp on things.

The team added tight end Feleipe Franks to the active roster, released veteran Jordan Matthews, and waived outside linebacker Eku Leota.

Get to know the Panthers next opponent, the Las Vegas Raiders, from Minshew to Maxx and more. 

The Panthers made a switch at quarterback ahead of Week 3, handing the offense over to veteran and former Pro-Bowler Andy Dalton. 

Dave Canales emphasized that shifting from Bryce Young to Andy Dalton was about having the best chance to beat the Raiders. Plus more from Monday's locker room

Canales said the change to the veteran was made to give the team the best chance to win this week at Las Vegas.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's loss against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Panthers defense achieved one of their goals, attacking the ball more, but explosive plays and the Chargers run game proved too much in the Week 2 loss. 

The second-year quarterback was part of an offense that managed just 1-of-12 third down conversions in a 26-3 loss to the Chargers.