Team Facts

Firsts, Records, Odds & Ends

Franchise Granted:

October 26, 1993

First Season:

1995

NFC Championship:

2003, 2015

NFC Western Division Championship:

1996

NFC South Division Championships:

2003, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015

All-Time Record:

(At Start of 2025 Season)

219-264-1

Retired Uniform Number:

#51 Sam Mills

  • First Draft Choice: Kerry Collins, QB, Penn State, 1995.

  • First Regular-Season Game: A 23-20 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 9/3/95.

  • First Regular-Season Points: An 8-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Frank Reich to tight end Pete Metzelaars vs. the Atlanta Falcons, 9/3/95.

  • First Regular-Season Win: A 26-15 win over the New York Jets, 10/15/95.

  • **First to Pass 300 Yards in a Game:**Frank Reich, 329 yards vs. the Atlanta Falcons, 9/3/95.

  • First 100-Yard Game, Rushing: Derrick Moore, 123 yards vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 10/1/95.

  • First Defensive Touchdown: Nose Tackle Greg Kragen forced a fumble on the one-yard-line and recovered it in the end zone vs. the Chicago Bears, 10/8/95.

  • First Winning Season: 1996 (12-4).

  • First Playoff Appearance: A 26-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC divisional playoff game, 1/5/97.

  • First All-Pro Selections: Michael Bates, kick returner; Kevin Greene, linebacker; and Sam Mills, linebacker, 1996.

  • **Most Career Rushing Yards:**Jonathan Stewart, 7,318 yards (2008-2017).

  • Most Career Passing Yards: Cam Newton, 29,725 yards (2011-19, 2021).

  • Most Career Receptions: Steve Smith, 832 receptions (2001-2013).

  • All-Time Scoring Leader: John Kasay, 1,482 points (1995-2010).