Fansided · Sep 29, 2025
Panthers must bench free-falling veteran after Week 4 horror show
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom | Norm Hall/GettyImagesNothing went right for the Carolina Panthers in their disastrous Week 4 loss against the New England Patriots. This wasn't enjoyable viewing, considering how high the momentum was following the team's impressive shutout victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
It was a return to Carolina's depressing normality. If head coach Dave Canales took one step forward last week, this represented two steps back. Pressure is building on those in power, and fans are getting tired of the same old excuses without a consistent football product to show for it.