Greg Olsen played in seven games after spending eight games on the IR with a broken foot in 2017.
Known for being defensive minded, Ron Rivera's Panthers have put together five top-10 finishes in total defense from 2012-17.
Christian McCaffrey became the first rookie running back in NFL history with at least 70 receptions and five receiving touchdowns.
Cam Newton became the first player in Panthers history to be selected as AP NFL Most Valuable Player in 2015.
Under Ron Rivera in 2015, the Panthers became just the seventh team in the Super Bowl era to post a 15-1 or better record in the regular season.