Damione Lewis News

There's much less to see when you look at the Carolina Panthers' sideline these days.

Much has been said, written, and extrapolated about the Panthers' hiring of former Colts defensive coordinator, Ron Meeks - and with good reason.

Jon Beason is convinced that Julius Peppers will love Carolina's new defense. Getting Peppers, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, to see that for himself is going to be the hard part.

Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross likes the fact the starting offensive line is back intact.

Defensive end Julius Peppers was a no-show as the Carolina Panthers kicked off their annual OTAs or "summer school" session on Wednesday, but the rest of the team's defensive starters were back on the field.

It's time for the Carolina Panthers in our series of team-by-team mailbags. AlDogg in parts unknown writes: Pat - This question could apply to any team, but I'm interested in the Panthers.

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Brett Favre says he's retired, but Minnesota coach Brad Childress acknowledges it's likely the Vikings will at least assess their interest in the record-setting quarterback later in the offseason.

Jake Delhomme has a new quarterbacks coach for the first time in his Carolina Panthers career.

The Carolina Panthers have the same number of coaches now that they did in March.

It would be understandable if Julius Peppers' teammates were angry. First the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end announced he had "maxed out" in Carolina and would never sign a long-term deal.

How much better the Carolina Panthers will be on defense this season depends on several factors, including resolving the stalemate.

The roster might be the same, but with so much turnover in the coaching staff this offseason, the Carolina Panthers had a new look on the practice field Friday morning.

The NFL regular season is still more than four months away, so it's no wonder nobody who works at Bank of America Stadium seems all that concerned over the absence of Julius Peppers from mandatory minicamp practice on Friday.

John Fox doesn't believe the Carolina Panthers defense will change all that much under new coordinator Ron Meeks, but thinks his mere presence will be a big boost.

On Friday, the Carolina Panthers will start their three-day minicamp with all but one player on the roster.

The Carolina Panthers didn't play a game this weekend, didn't even practice. So while it's impossible to give them a win, something perhaps even bigger happened.

The Carolina Panthers made a bold move on draft weekend last year to address their offense and it helped produce a breakout season.

The Carolina Panthers went into this year's NFL Draft without a first round pick, but walked away with a player they never thought they would land... Carolina Panthers Draft Recap by Austin Penny 167 reads Opinion The Carolina Panthers went into this year's NFL Draft without a first round pick, but walked away with a player they never thought they ...

PROSPECTS : Will be needed on the interior line primarily to help stop the run behind starters Damione Lewis and Maake Kemoeatu .