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

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-09-09T15:08:37+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-09-08/panthers-season-preview-the-push-for-major-events-in-the-city-and-a-new-cte-report
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## Resource

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.

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