The 1998 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 4th season in the

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and the 4th and final under

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. They tried to improve upon their 7-9 record in

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, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, but failed and finished at a franchise worst 4–12 in 1998 and fourth of five teams in the NFC West until 2001. Dom Capers was fired at the end of the season and replaced by

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Offseason

NFL Draft

The 1998 NFL Draft took place at

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in New York City on April 18 and April 19, 1998. The Panthers selected eight players in seven rounds.

Undrafted Free Agents

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

References

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