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October 4, 2014
Panthers RB Stewart out vs. Falcons with hamstring injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Ron Rivera says running back Jonathan Stewart will miss his second straight game this Sunday with a hamstring injury when the Carolina Panthers visit the Atlanta Falcons.
Panthers player, unhappy with service, pays $3,900 car repair with coins
Mike Tolbert pays his debts, even if he considers the services rendered less than exemplary
Tre Boston calls teammate Marcus Ball's gesture during anthem 'a little disappointing'
While Tre Boston said "we all support what's going on," he wants the Panthers to make a protest statement as a team -- so "everybody is included."
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Newton dons MLK T-shirt in response to unrest
In an apparent statement on the unrest in Charlotte, Panthers QB Cam Newton wore a T-shirt with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on the back during warmups.
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Cam Newton Wears Martin Luther King Jr. Quote on Shirt Before Vikings v Panthers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wore a shirt featuring a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. prior to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings...
Cam Newton Pays Tribute to Prince with Customized Cleats Before Game vs. Vikings
Carolina Panthers fans may not like seeing quarterback Cam Newton wear the colors of an opposing team, but he had good reason to do so Sunday...
Cam Newton wears MLK shirt, Prince shoes during pregame warmups
Cam Newton wore a shirt with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote before the Carolina Panthers' game against the Minnesota Vikings (AP). It has affected many around the NFL — but certainly the Panthers, many of whom reacted to the news this week with sadness and disappointment. Naturally, all eyes have been
Sunday's Vikings-Panthers starts as scheduled
Sunday's scheduled game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers starts on time after Charlotte officials institute increased security amid protesting in the city.
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Sunday's Vikings-Panthers game set to be played as scheduled
Sunday's scheduled game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers will be played, league sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Panthers' Mike Tolbert on unrest in Charlotte: 'When we come in here we're a family'
The Panthers take pride in focusing despite distractions, and they say this week is no different in the wake of Charlotte's violent protests.
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Cam Newton Comments on Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem Protests and More
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton offered his most substantial take Wednesday on the silent protests started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick that ...
WATCH: Ron Rivera storms out of press conference, can't get door open
The Panthers coach wasn't thrilled with a question concerning Luke Kuechly's health
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Saints trying to fend off pessimism after another 0-2 start
Roman Harper's recent experience tells him it would be short-sighted for the Saints to succumb to pessimism this early in the season. New Orleans went 7-9 and missed the playoffs each time. The Panthers won their final four regular season games of 2014 to win the NFC South, then opened last season
Stewart's injury means more time for Whittaker, Artis-Payne
The Carolina Panthers might have to rely on Fozzy Whittaker and Cameron Artis-Payne to carry their running game for a while. Panthers coach Ron Rivera expressed concern over Jonathan Stewart's injured hamstring that forced the nine-year pro to leave Carolina's 47-26 win Sunday over the San Francisco
Benjamin's return has Panthers humming; beat 49ers 46-27
There were some worries over how Kelvin Benjamin's return would affect the Carolina Panthers' chemistry on offense. Make no doubt it, the Panthers wide-shouldered, long-legged 6-foot-5, 245-pound wide receiver is back - and the defending NFC champion Panthers are better for it. Concerns over
Panthers RB Stewart out with hamstring injury
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart left Sunday's game against San Francisco after suffering a hamstring injury midway through the first quarter.
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Ex-ref: Denver game can't affect Week 2 crew's approach to Cam Newton
Ex-referee Gerry Austin says John Parry, the referee handling the Carolina Panthers game Sunday, can't let national scrutiny impact his calls.
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NFL to review Panthers' medical handling of Newton hit
The NFL will review how the Panthers' medical team handled a hit to Cam Newton's head during Carolina's loss to Denver in the season opener. Newton took several hard hits in Thursday night's game, including one after which he appeared woozy. The union has questioned why Newton didn&
NFLPA, NFL to probe handling of Newton incident
The NFL and NFLPA will initiate a compliance investigation into the handling of a helmet-to-helmet hit on Panthers QB Cam Newton during Thursday night's game.
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NFL, NFLPA officially launch investigation into Cam Newton's medical treatment
Before the NFL opener even finished, the league's first controversy of 2016 was already brewing. In the game's waning moments, questions were already being raised about the officiating crew's response to repeated blows by the Denver Broncos defense to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's head.
Demaryius Thomas Injury: Updates on Broncos WR's Hip, Return
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas suffered a hip injury against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 and it is uncertain if the injury will force him to miss time. Continue for updates...
Brandon Marshall takes knee during national anthem
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall took a knee during the singing of the national anthem prior to the start of Thursday's season opener against the Carolina Panthers.
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Why would Marshawn Lynch consider a return now?
Marshawn Lynch seemed content in retirement, riding camels and all the other fun things he did during his first summer off from football in a long time. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk said on NBC's pregame show before the Carolina Panthers played the Denver Broncos that Lynch is "up in the air" about
Broncos' Brandon Marshall becomes latest NFL player to kneel during anthem
Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest has made its way into the regular season. Prior to the start of the season opener between the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall remained — like Kaepernick did the past few weeks of the preseason —
Brandon Marshall Kneels During Anthem Before Panthers vs. Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall knelt during the national anthem prior to Thursday night's NFL season opener against the Carolina Panthers...
NFL Picks Week 1: Reviewing Expert Predictions, Vegas Odds and Opening Schedule
The long offseason is finally over. Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season begins Thursday night with a matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos...
Exclusive: Inside Sheldon Adelson's plan to build an NFL stadium in Las Vegas
A new NFL season begins today, with a rematch of last year's Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. An initiative is underway to move the Raiders to Las Vegas, if the NFL approves it. Raiders owner Mark Davis has committed to moving the team, and he has pledged $500 million to
Are the Denver Broncos in trouble? Previewing the season's first game
Seven months ago, the Denver Broncos took the heavily favored Carolina Panthers to a Santa Clara woodshed in a game you might have heard about. Thursday night, a rematch between the two titans kicks off the 2016 NFL season, and on today's Grandstanding podcast, we discuss whether Denver has a chance
Defending Super Bowl Champions Are 10-2 in Season Openers
Fact: The Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos face off with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. Since defending Super Bowl champions started opening up the season on Wednesday and Thursday nights, they are 10-2...
Panthers vs. Broncos: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis
The last two teams to play a real, meaningful football game play the season's first real, meaningful football game tonight. The Denver Broncos host the Carolina Panthers in a Super Bowl 50 rematch, with many of the same principles in place...
Elway tells Siemian 'just go out and play'
Denver Broncos GM John Elway holds one-on-one meeting with quarterback Trevor Siemian before opener with Carolina Panthers
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NFL TV Schedule: Week 1 Coverage Map, Game Times and Predictions
The seemingly endless NFL preseason has finally come to a close. Rosters are down to 53 players, and most importantly, regular-season NFL football returns Thursday with a matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos...
Super Bowl rematch, different outcome for Panthers, Broncos
The Panthers not only disappointed folks in the Carolinas with their Super Bowl performance in February, they also let down Pro Picks. With a chance for a winning record for the 2015 season, we went with Cam Newton and Co. over the Broncos. So we got run over by Von Miller, too.
LB Davis driven to earn Super Bowl ring for Panthers owner
Thomas Davis knows his window to win a Super Bowl is closing fast. ''At this point, it's really not about me anymore,'' Davis said of winning a Super Bowl. The promise stems from the loyalty Richardson showed Davis after he tore the ACL in his knee for the third time in two years
NFL Week 1 Prop Bets, Vegas Lines, Over-Under Predictions and Advice
The wait has been long, but an intriguing Week 1 will finally kick off the NFL season in earnest on Thursday night. The action all begins with a Super Bowl rematch between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos...
Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos Betting Odds
The Carolina Panthers were upset 24-10 by the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 as 4.5-point chalk back in January, and they will be favored again in the rematch to kick off the ...
Broncos' opportunity: Show there's been no falloff since Super Bowl win over Panthers
The Broncos still have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and Cam Newton is 0-2 against Denver since he was taken No. 1 overall in 2011 draft.
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Panthers Rivera wants to limit WR Benjamin's stats this year
While Kelvin Benjamin is returning to the Carolina Panthers offense, he may not play as much as he did as a rookie. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday he wants to limit the 6-foot-5, 245-pound wide receiver's snaps to 30-35 per game this season. Benjamin finished with a franchise rookie record
AP Power Rankings: Panthers start regular season at No. 1
The Carolina Panthers finished last season as the runner-up after losing the Super Bowl. The Panthers enter this one as the top team in the AP Pro 32 power rankings . The Panthers earned the top spot on Tuesday in the first AP Pro32 poll of the 2016 season.
Week 1 Fantasy Football Projections
Another season of fantasy football is on the horizon, as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos kick off the 2016 NFL campaign Thursday night with a Super Bowl rematch...
Panthers will need more than a book to avoid being read by Broncos -- again
The Panthers weren't eager to answer questions about their failings in Super Bowl 50, opting instead to promote Ryan Kalil's "The Rookie Handbook."
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NFL Week 1 Tips and Predictions for Prop Bets, Over-Under Lines and Odds
The long, excruciating wait is over: The 2016 NFL regular season is officially upon us. The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos kick things off Thursday night with a repeat ...
Carolina has 2 rookie CBs, but Broncos had a major makeover
Cam Newton and Von Miller won't be watching much film of Super Bowl 50 as they prepare for Thursday night's NFL kickoff between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. The Panthers don't really want to relive the nightmare, and the Broncos don't want to live in the past.
Panthers TE Olsen aims for 3rd straight 1,000-yard season
Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has never been one for statistics or personal accolades. No other tight end in league history has accomplished that feat, including personal idols Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten. ''For me, that checks off a lot of different boxes - productivity, reliability
Panthers look to avoid 3rd-and-long situations vs. Broncos
Coach Ron Rivera says if the Carolina Panthers want to beat the Denver Broncos Thursday night they'll need to stay out of third-and-long situations. Denver's top-ranked defense forced the Panthers into third-and-8 or longer on 12 separate occasions.
NFL 2016: Chiefs riding 10-game regular-season win streak
The longest regular-season win streak in the NFL these days belongs not to the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, the NFC champion Carolina Panthers or the perennially contending New England Patriots. It belongs to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team of Alex Smith, Jamaal Charles and Co. that lost to
NFL 2016: Panthers hope Benjamin boosts high-scoring offense
Cam Newton turned in an MVP performance last season while leading the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl - and he didn't even have his favorite wide receiver. Benjamin caught 73 passes for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie in 2014 before surgery. Along with Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen
Rivera: Broncos' loss to Seahawks teaching tool for Panthers
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera says his team's Super Bowl loss -- as well as previous losses by the Broncos and Seahawks -- provide learning opportunities for his players moving forward.
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Cam Newton on opener vs. Broncos: 'It's not a rematch'
The Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos to open the 2016 NFL season on Thursday. Cam Newton argues that it's not actually a Super Bowl rematch.
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Fantasy Football Week 1 Opening Rankings, Projections, Early Waiver-Wire Tips
Labor Day weekend is the final checkpoint before we get to play fantasy football. On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers will battle the Denver Broncos in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the NFL season...
