The Panthers are pretty banged up on the defensive line.

According to The Athletic, the Panthers are expected to shelve DL Tershawn Wharton ahead of training camp.

While he's unsure of an exact timeline, Panthers DC Ejiro Evero said he does expect to see DL Tershawn Wharton back in 2026.

Tershawn Wharton’s recovery has already become one of the Carolina Panthers’ most important summer storylines. The defensive lineman is expected to begin training camp on the PUP list after undergoing offseason neck surgery, which immediately changes the pressure around Carolina’s defensive front.

The Panthers will be without one of the high-profile signings from a year ago.

Panthers defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton is going to need to recover from neck surgery before he's ready to get back on the field.

Panthers HC Dave Canales provided a little context behind the neck injury to starting DL Tershawn Wharton.

The NFL offseason has entered the heart of organized team activities, with OTAs now underway. Teams will soon begin minicamps as they move closer to the preseason. The Carolina Panthers still have several issues to address before minicamp and training…

The Panthers may be without one of their starting defensive lineman to begin the 2026 season.