Landon Johnson News

They want them to take the handcuffs off Jake Delhomme. Well, if there's a game to do it, it's probably this one.

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Not only are the Panthers changing personnel at linebacker, but it will likely have them making some scheme changes as well.

's recent flurry of interceptions, he's nowhere close to matching the passing woes in Carolina.

Landon Johnson came to Carolina armed with a big contract and a gaudy resume. Twenty months and 22 games later, Johnson likely will finally get his first start with the Panthers on Sunday against Atlanta following the season-ending knee injury to weakside linebacker Thomas Davis.

With all 11 starters back, the Panthers haven't called upon rookies much. Running back Mike Goodson flashed during the preseason but has played sparingly since .

Panthers receiver Muhsin Muhammad missed Thursday's practice due to what he said was asprained MCL in his knee and said afterward he doesn't expect to play Sunday at New Orleans.

Panthers kicker John Kasay is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans against the Saints.

If you came to the Carolina Panthers practice Wednesday looking for fullbacks, you were out of luck - there weren't any.

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers will almost certainly be without both fullbacks this Sunday against New Orleans.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and safety Charles Godfrey did not participate in practice on Wednesday.

For three years, he's waited. Now that he's finally approaching ready, Panthers wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett could be close to his chance.

Arizona safety Antrel Rolle and wide receiver Anquan Boldin are active for Sunday's game against Carolina after being listed as questionable.

Dwayne Jarrett gets his shot today. With Muhsin Muhammad back in Charlotte with an injured knee, Jarrett will likely start.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad is out for Sunday's contest at Arizona with a knee injury.

If the Carolina Panthers didn't have enough problems this weekend, they appear to be facing a polished Arizona passing game a man down.

CHARLOTTE Julius Peppers doesn't say much and he'll never be misconstrued as a rah-rah type of guy.

Carolina Panthers leading tackler Thomas Davis is questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo with a hamstring injury.

CHARLOTTE Carolina Panthers coach John Fox strongly believes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers used an illegal three-man wedge on Sammie Stroughter's 97-yard kickoff return.

If Jon Beason got to keep the stats, the Carolina Panthers would be undefeated, and they'd have the league's best defense.