Carolina Panthers 2024 season preview
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Last season was rough for Carolina Panthers fans. But that's the thing about a new football season — there's always hope this will be the year your team turns it around.
Why it matters: First-year head coach Dave Canales has a reputation for resurrecting quarterbacks, as The Athletic reported. He's tasked not only with helping young quarterback Bryce Young find his footing in the NFL, but also bringing the Panthers back to life.
Zoom in: Fans around here know what it feels like to win, and they're exhausted by last season's 2-15 record and opposing fans' colors filling Bank of America Stadium.
- It's been nearly a decade since the Panthers went to the Super Bowl, capturing the hearts and minds of even the most casual football fans.
- The team hasn't made the playoffs — or had a winning season — since David Tepper bought the team in 2018.
Catch up quick: The Panthers unveiled major renovation plans for Bank of America Stadium and their Uptown practice facilities.
- Dan Morgan, a former linebacker for the Panthers, was named general manager and president of football operations on Jan. 22 and Canales was hired on Jan. 25.
- And in a fun scheduling twist, the Panthers will face the New York Giants in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 10.
As for roster moves: Wide receiver Xavier Legette was drafted No. 32 overall earlier this year.
- The Panthers traded for wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
- Free agent signings include linebackers Jadeveon Clowney (a Rock Hill, South Carolina, native, by the way), Josey Jewell and D.J. Wonnum; safety Jordan Fuller; cornerback Dane Jackson; defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson; plus offensive linemen Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis.
What's next: The Panthers open the season in New Orleans against NFC South rival Saints on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 1pm.
- Carolina will host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 1pm for their home opener. Tickets for the home opener start at $37.
My thought bubble: It's the team's 30th anniversary — anything could happen.
Go deeper: 5 things to know about Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales