Carolina Panthers Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · NFC South · Dave Canales · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The Carolina Panthers 2026 depth chart has Bryce Young at quarterback (backup: Kenny Pickett), Chuba Hubbard as the lead running back, Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker at wide receiver and Tommy Tremble at tight end. The Panthers are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Dave Canales. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 30, 2026.
Panthers Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Bryce Young | Kenny Pickett | Haynes King |
| RBRunning Back | Chuba Hubbard | AJ Dillon | Anthony Tyus III |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Tetairoa McMillan | David Moore | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Xavier Legette | Brycen Tremayne | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Jalen Coker | John Metchie III | — |
| TETight End | Tommy Tremble | Darren Waller | Mitchell Evans |
| LTLeft Tackle | Rasheed Walker | Stone Forsythe | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Damien Lewis | Corey Bullock | — |
| CCenter | Luke Fortner | Sam Hecht | — |
| RGRight Guard | Robert Hunt | Torricelli Simpkins III | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Monroe Freeling | Albert Reese | — |
Panthers Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Derrick Brown | TeRah Edwards | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Lee Hunter | Cam Jackson | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Bobby Brown III | Aaron Hall | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Jaelan Phillips | Trevis Gipson | — |
| LILBLeft Inside Linebacker | Bobby Okereke | Jackson Kuwatch | — |
| RILBRight Inside Linebacker | Devin Lloyd | Tyrel Dodson | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Patrick Jones II | Princely Umanmielen | Thomas Incoom |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Akayleb Evans | — | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Lathan Ransom | Isaiah Simmons | — |
| FSFree Safety | Nick Scott | Zakee Wheatley | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Will Lee III | — | — |
| NBNickel Back | Tre'von Moehrig | Chau Smith-Wade | — |
Panthers Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Ryan Fitzgerald | — | — |
| PPunter | Sam Martin | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | Xavier Legette | John Metchie III | — |
| PRPunt Returner | Jalen Coker | John Metchie III | Xavier Legette |
Panthers 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Chicago Bears | L 37-59 |
| Week 2 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 34-3 |
| Week 3 | at Cleveland Browns | L 18-21 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Allowed 59 to CHI in Week 1, a franchise record
- IR: OT Taylor Moton, CB Jaycee Horn, RB Jonathon Brooks, G Brady Christensen; OT Ikem Ekwonu on PUP
Panthers: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Carolina won the NFC South in 2025 at 8-9, returning to the playoffs behind quarterback Bryce Young. This offseason the Panthers signed edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd in free agency. They added depth at receiver by drafting Tennessee's Chris Brazzell II.
2025 season: 8-9 · Division Champions.
Panthers Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Panthers starting quarterback in 2026?
Bryce Young is the Carolina Panthers QB1 on the depth chart updated September 30, 2026, with Kenny Pickett as the backup.
Who is the Panthers starting running back?
Chuba Hubbard is RB1, followed by AJ Dillon.
Who are the Panthers starting wide receivers?
The top three Panthers receivers are Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker.
Who is the Panthers starting tight end?
Tommy Tremble is the TE1 on the Carolina Panthers depth chart.
Who is the Panthers kicker?
Ryan Fitzgerald is the kicker and Sam Martin is the punter.
What is the Panthers record in 2026?
The Carolina Panthers are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Dave Canales.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 30, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.