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Panthers season preview, the push for major events in the city, and a new CTE report

Podcast: Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
Published: Sep 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 3074
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Summary

The NFL is back on Wednesday and Carolina starts on Sunday. The Panthers 2025 season featured a surprise division crown that's led to some primetime matchups for the team this season. We discuss the expectations, plus take a look at stadium renovations and a recent report on football players and CTE.