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See photos of Carolina Panthers’ opening game vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

See images from the Carolina Panthers’ season-opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at EverBank Stadium in Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers, 26-10. Carolina travels to Arizona for its Week 2 game.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young stands on the field waiting to embrace his teammates following the team's 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young stands on the field waiting to embrace his teammates following the team's 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, reaches out to hug quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the team's 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, reaches out to hug quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the team's 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, and guard Robert Hunt, right, embrace following the team’s 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, and guard Robert Hunt, right, embrace following the team’s 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, left and quarterback Bryce Young, right, stand alone the team’s sideline following a lost series against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, left and quarterback Bryce Young, right, stand alone the team’s sideline following a lost series against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young as he attempts to throw a pass to one of two receivers in the end zone on fourth and five on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young as he attempts to throw a pass to one of two receivers in the end zone on fourth and five on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., center, smiles as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., center, smiles as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Turk Wharton, left, looks to make the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Turk Wharton, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Turk Wharton, left, makes the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr., right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Turk Wharton, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr., right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, catches a pass from quarterback Bryce Young as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, right, makes the tackle during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, catches a pass from quarterback Bryce Young as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, right, makes the tackle during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, center, stands in the pocket looking to pass during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, center, looks to pass during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, center, stops Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, from catching a pass from quarterback Bryce Young in the end zone during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, center, stops Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, from catching a pass from quarterback Bryce Young in the end zone during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot, center, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot, center, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young fumbles the ball on a run as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun makes the hit on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young fumbles the ball on a run as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun makes the hit on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig, right, lines up during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig, right, lines up during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott, center and his teammates line up against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott, center and his teammates line up against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig, center looks to assist on a tackle of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig, center looks to assist on a tackle of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, center, celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., left, with his teammates during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, center, celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., left, with his teammates during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, stands in the pocket as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, right, rushes into the pocket during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left, stands in the pocket as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, right, rushes into the pocket during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young breaks back to the center of the field on a run against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Young would fumble the ball on the play with the Jaguars recovering. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young breaks back to the center of the field on a run against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Young would fumble the ball on the play with the Jaguars recovering. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young walks away as they referees signal Jacksonville Jaguars ball after Young fumbled the ball on a run on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young walks away as the referees signal Jacksonville Jaguars’ ball after Young fumbled the ball on a run on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, catches a pass from quarterback Bryce Young as the Jacksonville Jaguars closes in during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, catches a pass from quarterback Bryce Young as the Jacksonville Jaguars closes in during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, left, looks to break back to the inside for yardage against the Jacksonville Jaguars during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, left, looks to break back to the inside for yardage against the Jacksonville Jaguars during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard, right and his teammates during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard, right and his teammates during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, center, intercepts a pass by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, center, intercepts a pass by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Turk Wharton, left, makes the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr., right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Turk Wharton, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr., right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown, left, is unable to make a pass reception as Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, right, chases during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown, left, is unable to make a pass reception as Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, right, chases during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig, left, attempts to make the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig, left, attempts to make the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom, left, makes the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom, left, makes the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young yells instructions to the offensive line during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young yells instructions to the offensive line during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette attempts to leap over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis following a pass reception during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette attempts to leap over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis following a pass reception during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Refrow, left, is unable to maintain control of the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray, right, makes the hit during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Refrow, left, is unable to maintain control of the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray, right, makes the hit during action on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hands the ball off to a running back during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hands the ball off to a running back during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Hunter Long catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Lawrence during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Hunter Long catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Lawrence during action against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10.
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott during action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 26-10. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A Carolina Panthers fan is pumped up as the team prepares to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
A Carolina Panthers fan is pumped up as the team prepares to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales stops to sign autographs for fans prior to their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales stops to sign autographs for fans prior to their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, center, stops to sign autographs for fans prior to action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, center, stops to sign autographs for fans prior to action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

This story was originally published September 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM.

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