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The Carolina Panthers' official website is reporting that Julius Peppers has signed his franchise tender, solidifying his status as a member of the team for the 2009 season... by Austin Penny 15 73 reads The Carolina Panthers' official website is reporting that Julius Peppers has signed his franchise tender, solidifying his status as a member of ...

Everette Brown's switch to the right side midway through yesterday's workout was part of a larger decision to test the versatility of the Carolina Panthers' defensive ends.

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

The Panthers have been very successful drafting and developing their own players on both sides of the ball during GM Marty Hurney's tenure behind the helm... by Brad Mills The Panthers have been very successful drafting and developing their own players on both sides of the ball during GM Marty Hurney's tenure behind the helm.

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

The Carolina Panthers had no first-round picks in April's NFL Draft, but they weren't going to let that stop them from getting a first-round talent.

The Carolina Panthers have a few positional battles brewing coming into training camp for the 2009 season.

As the season draws ever closer, there are still a few obvious holes that are up for grabs during Training Camp.

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a successful 2008 campaign that saw them go 12-4, albeit losing ungracefully in the first round of the playoffs to a destined Arizona Cardinals team... by Austin Penny 20 reads Opinion The Carolina Panthers are coming off a successful 2008 campaign that saw them go 12-4, albeit losing ungracefully in the first ...

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

Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers could still be holding out hope that a team will try to trade for him.

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.

Everette Brown climbed onto the podium Sunday, put on a blue Carolina Panthers cap and broke into a wide smile.

Here is a breakdown of all seven of Carolina's draft picks this weekend. EVERETTE BROWN POSITION: Defensive end COLLEGE: Florida State PICK: 2nd round HT/WT: 6-2, 256 HOMETOWN: Stantonsburg, NC WHERE HE FITS: He'll figure into the rotation at defensive end, likely sharing time with Julius Peppers, Charles Johnson and Tyler Brayton.

Everette Brown is a Ron Meeks football player. Fast, undersized, gets in the backfield.

The Carolina Panthers seem content to keep a low profile in the early proceedings of the 2009 off-season, confident that Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers will sign his tender and suit up in the black and blue next season... by Austin Penny 16 reads Opinion The Carolina Panthers seem content to keep a low profile in the early proceedings of the ...

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers haven't signed one player from another team in free agency.

Coming off a 12-4 season with all but one starter scheduled to return this fall, the Carolina Panthers have no dire needs for their starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 23: Defensive lineman Lawrence Sidbury of Richmond runs during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

So much of the Carolina Panthers' offseason depends on what happens with Julius Peppers.