Carolina Panthers News

New England Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson runs out of bounds during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

In the days leading up to their Sunday night showdown with the Carolina Panthers last week, the New Orleans Saints' defense watched quarterback Cam Newton make big play after big play during an eight-game winning streak.

Oct 21, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet lays on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

Teams were informed at the NFL meetings this week the projected salary cap for 2014 is $126.3 million, a person informed of the number told USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday.

It's always nice to win. Winning gives you confidence, validates your continuous efforts, shows your worth and in the case of professional sports, can net you some serious cash.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ When the doors to the Panthers' locker room opened to the media Wednesday afternoon, there was a scrum of players at the far end of the room wrestling, rough-housing and yelling while playfully egging their teammates on.

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints, and is out at least until Week 17. Stewart has played in 15 of 29 games since signing a contract extension before last season, and missed the rest with injuries.

Josh Fahey and Todd Dack led a team of Charlotte residents in creating a 30-second commercial for the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest.

The Panthers entered the locker room following practice and the mood was light and lively, with several players breaking into scattered wrestling matches around the room.

The Jets lead the overall series with the Panthers 3-2 but come into this game as 11 point underdogs.

The Jets' braintrust -- John Idzik, Rex Ryan and Woody Johnson, from left to right -- are staring down a steep road to the postseason.

It's no secret that the Carolina Panthers need help in their secondary. Today I'll take a look at one college cornerback prospect who is probably already on the Panthers radar.

The last time the Jets won consecutive games was just a shade over a year ago. If they want to keep their playoff hopes alive they will almost certainly have to do it again, for starters.

Look at these numbers: 1,809 yards, 13 touchdowns, one interception, 66.8 completion percentage, 109.8 passer rating, all in seven games.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly challenges Springfield Elementary 1st grade teacher Nikki Letterhoss to a dance off during a pep rally at the Fort Mill school.

Andy Benoit, a writer from Peter King's MMQB, wrote the 'Sir Newton' article on Cam last week and joins Mac to discuss the Panthers.

Nov 18, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a touchdown pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski as guard Logan Mankins blocks and Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short defends in the third quarter.

Greg Hardy's 'Sunday Night Football' introduction has been hailed by some as one of the best ever, and by others as one of the worst.

Coach Ron Rivera said Carolina's 31-13 loss to the Saints Sunday was a "humbling experience" and could help his team to refocus as it makes a playoffs push.

Some interesting notes from the participation log for the Carolina Panthers in Sunday night's 31-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints: Starting safeties Mike Mitchell and Quintin Mikell played the entire game against the Saints, taking all 65 defensive snaps.