Thursday Night Football is back with a double header across 2 networks. The first game on the slate features the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Carolina Panthers in their preseason finale.

Carolina Panthers tight end James Mitchell, left, is congratulated by wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, right, following Mitchell's touchdown pass reception during action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, August 21, 2025. JEFF SINER [email protected]

Bryce Young played his way into fantasy relevance at the end of last year. The Carolina Panthers QB was quietly brilliant for the last few games of the season,

The 2024 offense is back, with the biggest addition being first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan as the new No. 1 receiver for quarterback Bryce Young in his pivotal third year. Rebuilding the defense that ranked last in the NFL in most major statistical categories last season has been the biggest undertaking.

The Carolina Panthers will have their starting tight end on their Week 1 roster. The team announced Thursday afternoon that Tommy Tremble — the 25-year-old who signed a two-year, $10.5 million deal to stay with the Panthers in March — has been activated off the physical unable to perform list and onto the team’s active roster.

At least on paper the Panthers appear to be overloaded with talent at wide receiver, and making a trade could help clear up the picture.

Justine Lindsay, who made history in 2022 as the NFL's first openly transgender cheerleader, has announced she will not be returning to the Carolina Panthers' TopCats squad for the