Hilee Taylor News

The following is an update on several former gridiron and wrestling standouts from Scotland High School.

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers was able to play, but not nearly as much as they needed, or as effectively, Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins.

The Panthers have activated wide receiver Charly Martin in his first game since being signed from the practice squad to fill Jordan Gross' roster spot earlier this week.

Baby steps, folks. The good news is Delhomme hasn't thrown an interception in three games after throwing 13 in his first six.

Running back DeAngelo Williams, who missed two practices this weekwith a knee injury, will play today.

Two former Tar Heels notched big defensive performances Sunday. Nov. 1, 2009 Two former Tar Heels from the 2001 Peach Bowl squad turned in big defensive performances Sunday.

Make no mistake, when the Carolina Panthers traded for defensive tackle Tank Tyler earlier this week, the goal was to add experienced depth to a still-thin position.

For a second straight week, the Carolina Panthers' punt-return team was involved in a bizarre play.

Defensive end Stylez G. White moved into Tampa Bay's starting lineup against the Carolina Panthers, replacing Gaines Adams, who was traded to Chicago two days before Sunday's game.

Perhaps the biggest problem the Carolina Panthers have after Sunday's 28-20 loss at Atlanta - other than the 0-2 record it leaves them - is that they couldn't count on their bedrock principles.

Matt Moore gets the nod over newcomer A.J. Feeley as the top backup for starting quarterback Jake Delhomme in today's game at Atlanta.

Two Carolina Panthers starters, strong safety Chris Harris and defensive tackle Nick Hayden, are on the inactive list for their game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas ATLANTA Just got the inactive lists for the Panthers and Falcons and there are a couple of items that are worthy of noting -- pretty much all on the Carolina side.

It sounds goofy, but it's true. The Carolina Panthers defense played its best game of the summer Sunday, offering some resistance during a 38-10 loss to Philadelphia.

Captain Munnerlyn , a rookie cornerback, said Wednesday he expects to be the punt returner Sunday when the Panthers open their season at home against Philadelphia.

Panthers coach John Fox mentioned wide receiver Steve Smith as a punt return option, but Smith sounded like a guy who'd rather not.

Rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said he expects to be the Panthers' punt returner in Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

If there was any doubt the Panthers are serious about finding help at defensive tackle and punt returner, there's none now.

The rules said the Carolina Panthers had to cut to 53 players. They didn't stop there.

Carolina Panthers defensive end Hilee Taylor sacks New York Giants backup quarterback David Carr during Monday night's preseason game in the Meadowlands.