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Panthers making progress in latest NFL power rankings

The Carolina Panthers are escaping the doldrums of the NFL standings with the progress they have made.

Jeremy Brener

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Carolina Panthers are trying to get better ahead of the 2025 season, and they have made a number of acquisitions to help them get there.

NFL analyst Logan Ulrich conducted a recent power rankings, and the Panthers came in at No. 23 on the list.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

"The Panthers spent this offseason trying to stockpile ammunition to build on that momentum in 2025," Ulrich wrote.

"They overhauled a defense that was historically bad, adding DT Ter'shawn Wharton, S Tre'Von Moehrig, OLB Patrick Jones and DT Bobby Brown in free agency and double-dipping on OLBs Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen in the draft. But they didn't neglect Young and the offense, adding first-round WR Tetairoa McMillan to try and ensure he has the support to take his game to another level.

"Carolina's roster still lags behind most of the top teams in terms of talent, but in the NFC South they absolutely could get hot and make a run. Even if the Panthers are still a year away from truly being relevant, there's a lot to be optimistic about in Carolina for the first time in a while."

The teams ranking below the Panthers are the New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants.

The Panthers are hoping to ride the momentum they had in the second half of last season to get them to where they want to go in 2025.

If they can do that, the Panthers should climb up into the top half of the power rankings during the regular season.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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