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October 4, 2014
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...
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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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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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.
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 ...
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...
Panthers Newton: I took Super Bowl loss 'extremely personal'
The jovial, fun-loving and wide-smiling Cam Newton was nowhere to be found Sunday. The NFL Most Valuable Player instead took on a serious tone talking about Thursday night's regular season opener, a Super Bowl rematch with the Denver Broncos. ''No one likes losing, so I took it extremely
These aren't the same Broncos who won it all
Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian will throw his first pass as a pro Thursday night when the Super Bowl champs kick off the 2016 season against the Carolina Panthers. ''He can carry a lot of information in a short period of time,'' coach Gary Kubiak said Sunday. Peyton Manning and
Panthers backup G Scott gets 4-game PED ban
Panthers backup guard Chris Scott received a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy.
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Panthers cut 5th-round pick CB Zack Sanchez
The NFC champion Panthers kept only three of their five draft picks this year, waiving cornerback Zack Sanchez and tight end Beau Sandland to trim their roster to 53 players on Saturday. Backup guard Chris Scott was placed on the reserve/suspended list after being suspended by the NFL for four games
Josh Norman Speaks on Cam Newton, Odell Beckham Jr. in 'Panthers Rising' Excerpt
In the upcoming book Panthers Rising by the Charlotte Observer 's Scott Fowler , Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman shed light on his relationship with Cam Newton and offered another verbal jab at Odell Beckham Jr...
Juggernaut Index, No. 4: The Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton is a unique fantasy weapon, leading a terrific offense. Cam Newton finished second in the NFL in passing touchdowns last season and fifth in rushing scores. On rushing stats alone, Newton scored more fantasy points last year than C.J. Anderson, Thomas Rawls and Jeremy Langford.
2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Ideal Scenarios, Selections for 12-Team League
It's officially crunch time for fantasy football drafts. The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will kick off the new season Thursday night with a Super Bowl rematch...
Carolina Panthers cut fifth-round CB Zack Sanchez
The Carolina Panthers cut fifth-round corner Zach Sanchez as they slice the roster to 53 players. Sanchez couldn't win a role as a slot corner in nickel duty.
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NFL Power Rankings 2016: Appraising All 32 Teams Before Week 1
Football fans, rejoice. The 2016 NFL regular season is just five days away when the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos meet the team they beat for the title, the Carolina Panthers, on Thursday night...
Cam Newton reveals his thoughts on Kaepernick's national anthem protest
The Panthers quarterback was recently asked about Colin Kaepernick's protest
Artis-Payne, Gano lead Panthers over Steelers 18-6
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Running back Cameron Artis-Payne made a case for more playing time, rushing for 77 yards on 18 carries, and Graham Gano kicked six field goals as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 18-6 on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams.
Need help surviving first NFL season? 'The Rookie Handbook' is here to help
Panthers center Ryan Kalil and two former Carolina offensive line teammates are ready for their book, "The Rookie Handbook," to arrive.
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Air Force punishes pilots after buzzing Panthers
U.S. Air Force officials say four fighter pilots are restricted from flight duties after their fighter jets swooped over a stadium as the Carolina Panthers practiced.
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Fantasy Football 2016: 1st-Round Mock Draft, Team Names and Sleepers
For those of you who haven't drafted your fantasy football team yet, it's time to get a move on, as the NFL season is one week away from its opener between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers...
Panthers Agree to One-Year Deal with Stevie Brown
The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year contract with veteran safety Stevie Brown on Wednesday in an attempt to shore up their secondary before the regular season. Brown's signing was announced on the Panthers' official website...
Carolina Panthers sign safety Stevie Brown
The Carolina Panthers added former New York Giants safety Stevie Brown on Wednesday. The deal is for one year, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
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Punter Andy Lee: Trade to Panthers is 'biggest blessing from God I ever had'
Andy Lee has made a home in Charlotte, so the three-time Pro Bowl punter was excited to be traded to the Carolina Panthers from Cleveland on Monday.
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NFL 2016: Panthers take aim at 4th straight NFC South crown
For the first time since the NFL created its current divisional structure in 2002, there is talk of a potential dynasty in the NFC South. None of the division's four teams managed even two straight first-place finishes until the Carolina Panthers did it in 2013 and 2014. Last season, the Panthers
Panthers cut punter Mike Scifres, trim roster to 74
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Panthers released veteran punter Mike Scifres one day after trading for three-time Pro Bowler Andy Lee.
Fantasy Football Mock Draft for Top RBs and WRs
Another fantasy football season is on the horizon, as there's now less than two weeks to draft before the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos kick things off with a Super Bowl rematch Sept...
Panthers' Rivera not too concerned about offense's struggles
Coach Ron Rivera isn't overly concerned about the offense's lackluster performance in the preseason. ''I'm not going to push the panic button,'' Rivera said Monday. League MVP Cam Newton has led 15 drives during the preseason that have resulted in only 13 points.
