Carolina Panthers to Honor Ted Ginn Jr. as Legend of the Game
The Carolina Panthers announced on Nov. 7, 2026, that former wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. will serve as the club’s Legend of the Game and will return to Bank of America Stadium this week to hit the Keep Pounding drum heading into the fourth quarter of the team’s game against the Denver Broncos. The team highlighted Ginn’s role as a primary deep threat on two of the franchise’s most successful squads. The appearance is part of the Panthers’ game-day Legend program and will reunite Ginn with Charlotte fans.
Ginn originally signed with the Panthers in 2013 to handle kickoff returns and contribute on offense, finishing that season with what was then a career-high five touchdowns while averaging a team-high 15.4 yards per reception. That Panthers team improved from seven wins the year before to 12, setting the stage for the club’s later Super Bowl run. Ginn left in free agency in 2014 and returned to Carolina the following year.
After his return, Ginn became especially useful following a training-camp ACL tear to second-year wideout Kelvin Benjamin, finishing that season second on the team with 44 catches for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns, an average of 16.8 yards per reception. The Panthers noted his production continued the next season, and across three seasons in Carolina he totaled 134 catches for 2,047 yards and 19 touchdowns. Those numbers underscored his role as a vertical playmaker in the Panthers’ offense during that period.
Since his playing career ended, Ginn has moved into coaching, leading the Columbus Aviators of the UFL with former Panthers teammate Captain Munnerlyn serving as his defensive coordinator. He spoke with Panthers.com about what returning to Charlotte means to him and said he looks forward to the reception from the fans and the chance to participate in the Keep Pounding tradition. Ginn emphasized that his time coaching has deepened his appreciation for the many elements involved in running a team.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Bringing Ted Ginn Jr. back as Legend of the Game is a ceremonial nod to his impact as a deep threat on the Panthers’ 2013 and 2015 teams, with season averages of 15.4 and 16.8 yards per catch highlighted by the club. The drum appearance is likely to provide an emotional lift for fans and a reminder of the offense’s explosiveness in those seasons. Ginn’s recent coaching experience with the UFL underscores his ongoing connection to the game and to the Carolina organization, but the visit is strictly ceremonial and does not affect the current roster.