Panthers announce new uniform numbers for 2026 season
TL;DR
The Carolina Panthers have announced new uniform numbers for 20 players ahead of the 2026 season, including Jaelan Phillips at No. 5 and Devin Lloyd at No. 55. Several existing players also changed their numbers.
Key points
- Carolina Panthers announced new uniform numbers for 20 players
- Jaelan Phillips will wear No. 5
- Devin Lloyd will wear No. 55
- Jonathon Brooks and others changed their numbers
With a new season comes new names. And with new names comes new numbers.
On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers rolled out new uniform numbers for 20 players. The group features the team's free-agent additions, headed by pass rusher Jaelan Phillips (No. 5) and Pro Bowl inside linebacker Devin Lloyd (No. 55).
There were also a few changes for players who were already on the roster before the 2026 offseasonāas running back Jonathon Brooks (No. 25) and defensive linemen Jared Harrison-Hunte (No. 94), Tershawn Wharton (No. 98) and Cam Jackson (No. 99) adjusted their digits.
Here is every new uniform number that was announced this evening:
- OLB Jaelan Phillips: No. 5
- QB Kenny Pickett: No. 12
- WR John Metchie III: No. 13
- QB Will Grier: No. 14
- CB Tyler Funderbunk: No. 20
- RB Jonathon Brooks: No. 25
- RB AJ Dillon: No. 28
- CB Michael Reid: No. 35
- LB Nick Hampton: No. 39
- LB Maema Njongmeta: No. 40
- LB Bam Martin-Scott: No. 54
- LB Devin Lloyd: No. 55
- LB Jared Bartlett: No. 56
- G Joshua Gray: No. 67
- OT Stone Forsythe: No. 73
- C Luke Fortner: 77
- TE Feleipe Franks: No. 81
- DL Jared Harrison-Hunte: No. 94
- DL Tershawn Wharton: No. 98
- DL Cam Jackson: No. 99
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Q&A
What are the new uniform numbers for the Carolina Panthers in 2026?
The Carolina Panthers announced new uniform numbers for 20 players, including Jaelan Phillips (No. 5) and Devin Lloyd (No. 55).
Which players changed their uniform numbers for the 2026 season?
Players like Jonathon Brooks (No. 25), Jared Harrison-Hunte (No. 94), Tershawn Wharton (No. 98), and Cam Jackson (No. 99) changed their numbers.
Who are the new free-agent additions for the Panthers in 2026?
The new free-agent additions include pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and Pro Bowl inside linebacker Devin Lloyd.
