Adam Thielen

The Carolina Panthers wrap up their 5-12 season with an excitement longtime players haven't felt in a while. It's a credit to Dave Canales and a cohesion in the building. 

The wide receivers are becoming two sides of the same coin, creating a friendly competition between the veteran and the rookie. Plus, the reality and the future for the defense, and more. 

The veteran receiver provides a lot for a young Carolina Panthers offense. As one of the few silver linings in a loss on Sunday, he taught his crew how to move past the bad.

The Joy to the Carolinas returned home to Bank of America Stadium this week, as Panthers players and ownership served over 700 local youth. 

Adam Thielen has been a part of two teams who made history with one-possession games. It's why he knows the Panthers can flip the switch. 

The Panthers wideout has a reputation for work ethic, but for also bringing "the juice" to teammates and opponents alike.

Wide receiver Adam Thielen has been nominated as the Carolina Panthers' NFL Man of the Year nominee. 

The Panthers were driving to win in overtime against the Bucs, when a costly fumble changed the game. It won't change how teammates think of their star running back.

The Panthers run game has been one of the best in the league this season. So has the Chiefs rushing defense. Who wins out on Sunday? Plus spying Mahomes, return of Thielen and more. 

Dave Canales provided final updates ahead of the Kansas City game, including encouraging reports about several starters. 

With the 9-1 Kansas City Chiefs coming to town, the Carolina Panthers are getting back a few big pieces on the offensive side of the ball, and rookie Jonathon Brooks is expected to debut.

The Carolina Panthers will be without two top receivers in Denver, meaning young guys will be asked to step up against one of the league's best defenses.

With Adam Thielen heading to IR, others targets will be asked to step up in the coming weeks. Let's take a look at what they've done so far.

The Panthers have remained focused and calm after their first win, Canales said Wednesday. The coach also provided updates on injuries. Plus Andy Dalton, on getting Canales to crack a smile. 

The team placed the veteran wideout on IR, ruling him out for at least four weeks, after a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders. Plus other transactions.

With coaches naming Andy Dalton the starter this week, the Panthers wide receivers are learning what the veteran QB brings to the huddle and to the field. 

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

Dave Canales and Bryce Young have spent the offseason working on the quarterback's throwing time and tendencies. For everything they've done specifically, there's a greater plan in place. 

The Panthers first team offense had one drive against the Bills, showcasing the things people have been waiting to see in a game.

Dave Canales said the "hope" is for starters to play Saturday vs. the Bills. What does that mean for the defensive side of the ball? Plus injury updates and more from Thursday's practice.

Whether adjusting to humidity or learning two different positions, Smith-Wade has stayed excited through his first rookie offseason. 

Bryce Young has a new offense, under a new staff, but he's also learning new receivers, like Diontae Johnson. It's a chemistry that will take a while to build, thanks to the unique way Johnson moves. 

Quarterback Bryce Young, along with teammates and ownership, welcomed over 200 kids on Saturday for the first Young 9 football camp in the Carolinas. 

As the Panthers prepare for this weekend's NFL draft, those in the wide receiver group try to keep their head down, but with an eye and ear on the draft that could change their room. 

Here are the facts and figures you need to know before the Panthers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.