Mandatory minicamp for the Carolina Panthers has begun — and questions have inevitably come to the fore: Who’s healthy? How is this all-of-a-sudden crowded receiving room shaking out?

And is any Carolina homecoming — either for cornerback Stephon Gilmore or linebacker Germaine Pratt or cornerback Jaire Alexander — on the horizon?

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are here to break down such questions in their latest podcast episode of Processing Blue. And for those needing a succinct catch-up on all things Panthers ... this is the place for you.

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The Charlotte Observer's Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow go through the entire 2025-26 schedule for the Carolina Panthers and offer early predictions for how they see the season going. They also offer thoughts on what they've seen in rookie minicamps, including one very hyped wide receiver.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow fo over every pick the Panthers made in the 2025 NFL Draft and what each player could bring to the 2025 season. They also discuss what Hunter Renfrow's role could be next year and more post-draft notes.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow each offer their prediction for who they think the Panthers will select with the 8th pick in Thursday's NFL Draft round one. They also break down Mike's final mock draft (21:10) and bring up two under-the-radar areas of need for Carolina (30:30).

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down each of the Panthers' signings during the initial free agency period, why re-signing and extending players makes a difference and which positions are the biggest needs for the team headed into the NFL Draft.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down what the free agency period could look like for the Panthers and toss out their top targets that should be on their radar.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are live from Indianapolis talking about what Panthers coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan had to say as the scouting combine opened up. Plus, they look back at Shaq Thompson's career in Carolina.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow take a look at the NFL Combine ahead of leaving for Indianapolis and ponder what questions could be top of mind for the Panthers' brass as they charge into the offseason.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow take a look at the biggest offseason need for the Panthers before Mike reports from Frisco, Texas, at the East-West Shrine Bowl and which players could make sense in processing blue next season. Then, they look at some departures from Carolina's coaching staff and what it could mean for Dave Canales' crew next season.

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The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap the win against the Atlanta Falcons and what that final victory means for Bryce Young heading into next season. They also discuss the decision to retain Ejiro Evero and how that could influence the offseason moves. Finally, they look at who could stay and who could leave as names such as Austin Corbett, Eddy Piñeiro and Brady Christensen hit the market.

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