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October 4, 2014
Panthers' Olsen wants extension, open to tv
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen wants a contract extension and believes he can play at a top level for another three to five seasons.
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Daryl Worley Charged With DUI, Disorderly Conduct After Arrest
Former Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley was charged with several offenses a day after cops found him drunk and passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Cam Newton's 911 Call After Car Crash Released by TMZ
On Saturday, TMZ Sports released audio from a 911 call following Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton 's April 6 car crash in Atlanta ...
Dez Bryant Rumors: Panthers Not Expected to Pursue Former Cowboys WR
The Carolina Panthers can reportedly be scratched off Dez Bryant 's list of potential suitors. Citing two sources, the Charlotte Observer 's Joseph Person reported on Friday ...
Dez Bryant to Carolina Panthers? Here's what our sources told us
The Dallas Cowboys cut Dez Bryant on Friday, putting the productive but mercurial wideout on the market. Bryant indicated he'd like to stay in the NFC East. But could the Carolina Panthers be interested in pairing Bryant with Cam Newton?
Panthers announce 2018 preseason schedule :: WRALSportsFan.com
Home games versus the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins highlight the Carolina Panthers 2018 preseason schedule.
2018 NFL preseason schedule
This is the full 2018 preseason schedule, announced by the NFL today. HALL OF FAME GAME: AUGUST 2 Chicago Bears vs. Baltimore Ravens (NBC) WEEK 1: AUGUST 9-13 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati
The Conflicting Feelings Surrounding Thomas Davis's Suspension
The Panthers LB's four-game suspension for PEDs may come as a surprise to fans and media alike, but at the end of the day, how much will it really impact his legacy?
Report: David Tapper remains in running to buy Panthers
Billionaire hedge fund manager David Tapper disputes a New York Times story that he has withdrawn from the bidding process for the Panthers. Tapper, a minority owner of the Steelers, told the Charlotte Observer he remains a candidate to buy the team. "I have to tell you, for me, I like the people down
Carolina Panthers Reportedly Have 2 Potential Bidders Left in Sale
There are reportedly just two bidders remaining in the impending sale of the Carolina Panthers . On Monday, Ken Belson of the New York Times reported Ben Navarro, who owns ...
Panthers' Thompson next man up after Davis suspension
The four-game suspension handed to Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis will have a ripple effect on the team's defense.
Cam Newton OK after run-in with dump truck
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was not injured when he was involved in a collision with a dump truck Thursday in Atlanta.
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Panthers' Davis breaks PED policy, out 4 games
Entering his final season, Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis will be suspended for the team's first four games after he violated the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.
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Who will fill in at linebacker for the Carolina Panthers during Thomas Davis' suspension?
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains who the Carolina Panthers will call on at linebacker during LB Thomas Davis' four-game suspension in 2018.
Panthers LB Davis reveals positive test, adding: My conscience is clear
After confirming he has tested positive for a banned substance, a distraught Thomas Davis said: "My conscience is clear."
Thomas Davis Apologizes After Being Suspended 4 Games for Failed PED Test
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis announced Friday that the NFL has suspended him four games following a positive test for a banned substance...
Panthers LB Davis says he's been suspended 4 games
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers veteran linebacker Thomas Davis says he has been suspended four games by the NFL for testing positive for a banned substance.
Panthers All-Pro linebacker Thomas Davis hit with four-game suspension
The Panthers are going to have to play the first four games of the 2018 season without Thomas Davis.
Thomas Davis suspended for failed PED test, says he didn't intentionally cheat
Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis took the unusual step of announcing he has been suspended four games for failing the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Cam Newton Uninjured After Car Accident Involving Dump Truck
Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton was involved in a car accident Thursday, when his Ferrari collided with a dump truck in Atlanta , TMZ Sports reported Friday...
Cowboys agree to terms with DE Ealy
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Thursday with defensive end Kony Ealy, the team announced. Selected by Carolina in the second round of the 2014 draft, Ealy spent his first three NFL seasons with the Panthers before being traded to the New England Patriots last year. The Patriots waived Ealy during
No takers yet for one third of Titans
At a time when plenty of potential buyers are lining up for the Carolina Panthers, a sizable chunk of the Tennessee Titans remains available for sale. Since last August, Susie Adams Smith has been trying to sell her one-third stake in the team. So far, there have been no takers. Per a source with knowledge
Shaq Thompson Sued by Ex-Duke QB Anthony Boone over Car Crash
Former Duke quarterback Anthony Boone is seeking more than $25,000 in damages in a lawsuit against Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson stemming from a 2016 auto crash. According to ESPN...
Shaq Thompson Sued by Ex-Duke QB Anthony Boone over Car Accident
Former Duke quarterback Anthony Boone is seeking more than $25,000 in damages in a lawsuit against Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson stemming from a 2016 auto accident...
Cam Newton could benefit more than most under new leading-with-helmet rule
Call it the Cam Newton Rule because the Panthers star, who has been hit more than any QB since 2011, should benefit more than any of his peers.
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NFL cheerleaders underwent weigh-ins and were subjected to 'Jiggle Tests'
According to a new report, cheerleaders for the NFL's Carolina Panthers are only allowed water breaks when players are on the offense. NFL cheerleaders are banned from wearing sweatpants in public, pressured to lose weight, and have tightly-controlled social media habits, according to a story published
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Kony Ealy set to visit Cowboys
Defensive end Kony Ealy moved from the Panthers to the Patriots to the Jets before the start of the 2017 season and he could be on the move again as a free agent this offseason. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Ealy is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys this week. It's the first [more]
Increase In NFL Debt Limit Will Help Sale Of Carolina Panthers
The higher debt limit did not hurt the league's debt ratings because of the increase in value of its new media deals.
Roger Goodell: Panthers Sale Drawing 'Unprecedented Interest'
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Wednesday there is "unprecedented interest" in buying the Carolina Panthers , who are being put up for sale by owner Jerry Richardson ...
Roger Goodell: Panthers Sale Drawing 'Unprecedented Interest'
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Wednesday there is "unprecedented interest" in buying the Carolina Panthers , who are being put up for sale by owner Jerry Richardson ...
Panthers coach: TE Olsen plans to play in 2018
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday that he expects Greg Olsen to play this season despite the tight end's recent audition with ESPN for a broadcasting role.
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Scouting reports on newest Carolina Panthers ... from their former coaches
The Observer talked to three NFL head coaches Tuesday to get scouting reports on three of the Carolina Panthers' biggest free agent acquisitions.
Panthers re-sign guard Silatolu, cornerback Gunter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have re-signed guard Amini Silatolu and cornerback LaDarius Gunter to one-year contracts. Both were backups with the Panthers last season and had been free agents.
Panthers sale proceeding quietly, but ramping up
There's a general sense among NFL owners in Orlando this week that the sale of the Panthers will wrap up in time to vote on at their May meetings. But while a few bidders have been identified, the pace of things seems to be picking up back in Charlotte — where owner Jerry Richardson remains [more]
Report: Shaq Thompson's 5th-Year Contract Option Will Be Picked Up by Panthers
The Carolina Panthers reportedly plan to exercise the fifth-year option in linebacker Shaq Thompson 's contract, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer . Doing so would keep Thompson on the roster through at least the 2019 season..
Texans owner McNair defends Panthers owner Richardson
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair shed some light on what Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has told his peers regarding the allegations of racial and sexual workplace misconduct made against him, for which Richardson is currently being investigated by the NFL. Sports Illustrated reported in December
Texans Owner Bob McNair: I'm Sure Jerry Richardson Didn't Mean to Offend Anybody
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair defended Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson amid the league's investigation into Richardson and workplace misconduct.
Bob McNair Defends Jerry Richardson: Some of His Remarks Could Have Been a Joke
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has made controversial comments in defense of Jerry Richardson. Per USA Today 's Jarrett Bell, McNair said the Carolina Panthers owner's alleged inappropriate comments may have been jokes that were misinterpreted..
NFL owner tries to defend Jerry Richardson, reiterates stand on player social statements
Houston Texans owner strongly defended scandal-scarred Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and reiterated his position on banning anthem protests.
LOOK: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers both want Loyola-Chicago's Sister Jean for football season
The Falcons have had some bad bounces, and could use a good luck charm like Sister Jean in Atlanta
Controversial catch rule up for debate at NFL spring meetings
ORLANDO, Fla. - When NFL owners begin their spring meetings at the Ritz Carlton this week, they will consider changing rules and by-laws in an effort to improve the game. Certain to get the most attention is a proposed change that would simplify the catch rule. During four days of meetings, the owners also will discuss player protests during the national anthem, including the league's substanti...
Sunday Punch: How Stephen Curry could change the NFL
Won't it be funny if Stephen Curry and Diddy Combs and friends buy the Carolina Panthers and break up the bully bloc of NFL team owners, which includes Jerry Richardson, who is having to sell his Carolina Panthers in the wake of accusations of sexual harassment? That would mean that the #MeToo movement will have helped modernize the NFL. Like, dragging it out of the 19th centu...
Panthers sign CB Cockrell, S Searcy, G Sirles
The Carolina Panthers signed cornerback Ross Cockrell, safety Da'Norris Searcy and guard Jeremiah Sirles to contracts, the team announced on Friday.
Ross Cockrell, Panthers Agree to 2-Year, $6.8 Million Contract
Cornerback Ross Cockrell is on the move once again after agreeing to a two-year, $6.8 million deal with the Carolina Panthers , per Reign Sports Management . The 26-year-old has already played for three teams in his four-year career...
Why buying the Carolina Panthers - or any NFL team - is risky business
As the Carolina Panthers sale process heats up, a number of issues could give a prospective owner pause, including concerns over social issues, labor relations, stadium deals and the possibility of other NFL teams going up for sale soon.
Michael Rubin's group, which may include Steph Curry, Diddy, out as Panthers bidding hits $2.5 billion
Billionaire Michael Rubin, who was working with Steph Curry and Sean "Diddy" Combs, will reportedly not pursue purchasing the Carolina Panthers after price hits $2.5 billion.
Report: Bid on Panthers Franchise Passes $2.5 Billion, Michael Rubin Group Out
The Carolina Panthers are on pace to become the most expensive franchise in U.S. sports history, with bidding for the team climbing above $2.5 billion, Bloomberg News' Scott Soshnick reported Wednesday...
Report: Bid on Panthers Franchise Passes $2.5 Billion, Michael Rubin Group Out
The Carolina Panthers are on pace to become the most expensive franchise in U.S. sports history, with bidding for the team climbing above $2.5 billion, Bloomberg News' Scott Soshnick reported Wednesday...
Seahawks sign Ed Dickson to fill fantasy tight end void
The Seahawks reached a three-year, $14 million deal with the former Carolina Panthers tight end. We look at the fantasy implications.
Report: Former NFL Head Coach John Fox to Join ESPN as Studio Analyst
Former Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears head coach John Fox will reportedly grace the screens of football fans during the 2018 season even though he won't be on the sidelines...
