Anthony Rizzuti
@anthonyrizzuti.bsky.social
Editor/Lead Writer for USA TODAY SMG's Panthers Wire. New York State English Regents All-Time Leading Scorer.
The Panthers haven’t been to the playoffs since 2017. Since then, the Patriots won a Super Bowl, tore it all down and rebuilt themselves into one of the NFL’s best yet again. Their path back into contention started years after Carolina’s—and they did it while hitting close to home.
Patriots' meteoric rise should serve as a painful contrast to Panthers' plodding rebuild
The contrast between the rebuilds for the Patriots and the Panthers should serve as a harsh and painful reality check for the latter.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Panthers haven’t been to the playoffs since 2017. Since then, the Patriots won a Super Bowl, tore it all down and rebuilt themselves into one of the NFL’s best yet again. Their path back into contention started years after Carolina’s—and they did it while hitting close to home.
Bryce Young isn't old enough to get that call.
November 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Bryce Young isn't old enough to get that call.
Why can’t the Panthers get any pass rushers like Brian Burns?
October 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Why can’t the Panthers get any pass rushers like Brian Burns?
What in the 2024 Josh Allen MVP award is this?
September 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
What in the 2024 Josh Allen MVP award is this?
Mays probably should've been the center to start the season. Might be addition by subtraction. Same can't be said at RG.
Fwiw, Bryce Young had his most successful stretch as a pro with Cade Mays at center.
Arguably the best game of his career, the 24 finale against Atlanta, featured Mays at center and Chandler Zavala at right guard. #Panthers
Arguably the best game of his career, the 24 finale against Atlanta, featured Mays at center and Chandler Zavala at right guard. #Panthers
September 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Mays probably should've been the center to start the season. Might be addition by subtraction. Same can't be said at RG.
Nick Scott not making many fans for himself today, huh?
September 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Nick Scott not making many fans for himself today, huh?
Some weather delay notes to chew on:
- Chuba looking strong
- Bryce looking, um, not as confident
- Panthers D not a complete wreck. Not hard to improve off last season, but decent . . . -ish.
- Chuba looking strong
- Bryce looking, um, not as confident
- Panthers D not a complete wreck. Not hard to improve off last season, but decent . . . -ish.
September 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some weather delay notes to chew on:
- Chuba looking strong
- Bryce looking, um, not as confident
- Panthers D not a complete wreck. Not hard to improve off last season, but decent . . . -ish.
- Chuba looking strong
- Bryce looking, um, not as confident
- Panthers D not a complete wreck. Not hard to improve off last season, but decent . . . -ish.
As we wait out the weather delay, follow along here for live updates on the Panthers' opener against the Jaguars: pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Panthers vs. Jaguars live updates: Highlights, scores for Week 1
Keep it here for live updates on the Panthers' 2025 regular-season opener against the Jaguars.
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September 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As we wait out the weather delay, follow along here for live updates on the Panthers' opener against the Jaguars: pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Aaaaand we're back!
Follow along here for live updates on the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns...
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Follow along here for live updates on the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns...
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Panthers vs. Browns live updates: Scores, highlights for Week 1 of the preseason
Keep it here for live scores and updates for the Panthers' preseason opener against Shedeur Sanders and the Browns.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Aaaaand we're back!
Follow along here for live updates on the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns...
pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Follow along here for live updates on the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns...
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“That’s coming out of your allowance, mister!”
Prank call fallout: The NFL fined the #Falcons $250,000 and DC Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 over the leak of Shedeur Sanders’ phone number.
Ulbrich’s son, Jax, took the number from Ulbrich’s iPad and used it to prank Sanders during the draft. Jax has apologized.
Ulbrich’s son, Jax, took the number from Ulbrich’s iPad and used it to prank Sanders during the draft. Jax has apologized.
April 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“That’s coming out of your allowance, mister!”
Do you have any doubts about the Panthers' selection of WR Tetairoa McMillan? If so, let's squash them...
4 reasons why WR Tetairoa McMillan was actually a perfect pick for the Panthers
Defense be damned . . . at least on Thursday night. Tetairoa McMillan was actually the perfect first-round pick for the Panthers this year.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Do you have any doubts about the Panthers' selection of WR Tetairoa McMillan? If so, let's squash them...
The Panthers could look to trade down in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Here are six potential partners (and deals) GM Dan Morgan could dial up in two weeks:
6 potential 1st-round trade partners for the Panthers in the 2025 NFL draft
If the Panthers and GM Dan Morgan decide to move down on the draft's first night, here are six potential partners they could strike a deal with . . .
pantherswire.usatoday.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Panthers could look to trade down in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Here are six potential partners (and deals) GM Dan Morgan could dial up in two weeks:
Much has been made about Jalon Walker's fit in the NFL. But here's why one of the draft's most polarizing prospects is actually one of the safest bets to make for the Panthers:
Why Jalon Walker is actually one of the safest picks the Panthers can make in 2025's draft
Opinions on Jalon Walker's fit in the NFL have varied. But despite the uncertainty about his place, he's actually a pretty safe bet for the Panthers.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Much has been made about Jalon Walker's fit in the NFL. But here's why one of the draft's most polarizing prospects is actually one of the safest bets to make for the Panthers:
Albert Breer, who has roots in Boston and with the Patriots, on Jalon Walker:
April 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Albert Breer, who has roots in Boston and with the Patriots, on Jalon Walker:
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As that other website continues to be the worst, follow along here for updates on the Panthers and free agency:
2025 Carolina Panthers free agency tracker
Keep it right here as we follow the Panthers' every move through free agency.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As that other website continues to be the worst, follow along here for updates on the Panthers and free agency:
Panthers reached deals with a Bobby Brown and a Michael Jackson today.
March 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Panthers reached deals with a Bobby Brown and a Michael Jackson today.
As that other website continues to be the worst, follow along here for updates on the Panthers and free agency:
2025 Carolina Panthers free agency tracker
Keep it right here as we follow the Panthers' every move through free agency.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As that other website continues to be the worst, follow along here for updates on the Panthers and free agency:
Nvm
It kinda feels like the Panthers are an awfully good match for DK Metcalf, doesn't it? Well, the recent signs continue to point that way . . .
Signs continue to point towards potential match between Panthers, Seahawks WR DK Metcalf
Are all signs starting to point towards a match between the Panthers and Seahawks WR DK Metcalf? Well, it sure seems that way.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Nvm
It kinda feels like the Panthers are an awfully good match for DK Metcalf, doesn't it? Well, the recent signs continue to point that way . . .
Signs continue to point towards potential match between Panthers, Seahawks WR DK Metcalf
Are all signs starting to point towards a match between the Panthers and Seahawks WR DK Metcalf? Well, it sure seems that way.
pantherswire.usatoday.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It kinda feels like the Panthers are an awfully good match for DK Metcalf, doesn't it? Well, the recent signs continue to point that way . . .
Geno trade might affect the Panthers. Raiders, who are picking two spots ahead of them, no longer need to force a QB in the first round.
March 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Geno trade might affect the Panthers. Raiders, who are picking two spots ahead of them, no longer need to force a QB in the first round.
Just one cradle away from having defeated the runaway Super Bowl champs on the road…
February 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Just one cradle away from having defeated the runaway Super Bowl champs on the road…
No one rooting for a Chiefs comeback harder than Falcons fans.
February 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
No one rooting for a Chiefs comeback harder than Falcons fans.
What’s with that scorebug? Is this a Nickelodeon game?
February 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
What’s with that scorebug? Is this a Nickelodeon game?