# Panthers’ Near-Upset Signals Real Progress | Carolina Panthers News

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Podcast: [Carolina Panthers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/carolina-panthers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433795)
Published: 2026-07-06T12:58:54+00:00
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The Panthers’ wild-card heartbreak turned into hope: a gritty, late-game push against the Rams made them look like contenders, not just a team scraping by in a weak division. Players like Nick Scott and Tetairoa McMillan are embracing the belief they belong — echoing past underdog miracles like the 2011 Seahawks and their own 2014 run. But stats tell a different story: one of the league’s worst teams by advanced metrics, with six wins decided by three points or less, and a brutal new schedule looming. Still, they’ve swung big in free agency — landing Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd to fortify a defense that needed fixing. With Bryce Young still finding his footing, the Panthers stand at a crossroads: are they finally turning the corner, or just a flash in the pan? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d9cb7bc8752a24cb

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