The Carolina Panthers have been informed that they will not receive any compensatory picks for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. This outcome stems from their proactive approach in the previous year's free agency, where they signed several players including running back Rico Dowdle and defensive linemen Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III. The Panthers' strategy to bolster their roster limited their ability to gain compensatory selections, as the NFL's compensation formula considers both player signings and departures. Notable players who left the team include running back Miles Sanders, tight end Ian Thomas, and safeties Xavier Woods and Sam Franklin Jr. As a result, the Panthers will proceed into the draft with seven picks, barring any trades.