The 2020 season was the Carolina Panthers' 26th in the National Football League and their first under head coach Matt Rhule. The offseason saw several notable departures; Quarterback Cam Newton was released after the Panthers were unable to find a team willing to trade for him, while linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his retirement on January 14, 2020. On December 21, 2020 the Panthers parted ways with GM Marty Hurney after a total of 19 seasons with the organization.