Carolina Panthers projections for the 2025 53-man roster hinge on a clean, two-quarterback plan and a balanced, versatile group across offense and defense. Bryce Young leads the offense with Andy Dalton backing him, while Jack Plummer and Bryce Perkins miss the cut. A 3-man backfield features Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne, whose preseason burst seals the No.3 role. At receiver, a size-weighted mix includes Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen, with speed and special-teams value from Jimmy Horn Jr. and Hunter Renfrow. Tommy Tremble anchors TE, and Ikem Ekwonu plus a cohesive veteran core anchors a nine-man O-line. The defense leans on Derrick Brown, A’Shawn Robinson, and Bobby Brown III up front, with a diverse edge and linebacker corps able to pressure and cover. Special teams feature Fitzgerald, Martin and Jansen as the specialists trio. Carolina’s plan blends starter reliability with developmental upside, prioritizing depth and special-teams value to weather the early-season grind.