Panthers Reacts Survey: When did you start rooting for Carolina?

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Mascot Sir Purr of the Carolina Panthers walks the field prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Carolina Panthers have had a handful of distinct eras in their 30+ years of competition in the NFL Early success, many years of see-sawing back and forth between relevance and obscurity, Cam Newton, and Matt Rhule have all combined to create an interesting fanbase. Folks who love the Panthers simultaneously expect very little from their favorite team and believe that they can and should be contenders.

This week, instead of digging into the team, we're going to take a moment to talk about y'all. When did you become a fan of the Carolina Panthers?

I've broken the answers down into general eras in the team's past, but feel free to show up in the comments and share a year, a player, or a moment that cemented your love for the best cats in football.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Panthers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

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