They might not want to do it, but the Panthers might actually be perfect for the upcoming season of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”

The Panthers also have not been on Hard Knocks in the last decade. They haven't been on the show at all yet, so this would be a first. They meet the qualifications, and there are

The Carolina Panthers might have to get ready for their close-up. As pointed out by @NerdingonNFL over at Twitter/X on Tuesday, the Panthers are one of four teams that can be forced into participating in the upcoming season of HBO's Hard Knocks.

Way back in 2001, a first-of-its-kind docuseries began in the NFL called 'Hard Knocks.' A camera crew and production staff would follow an NFL team through training camp, documenting that team's situational circumstances and giving fans an inside look into their