Carolina Panthers News

Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin picks off a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals' Jerheme Urban , who had the ball knocked loose by Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble, in the 4th quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium.

CHARLOTTE Half of the NFL season is over, yet the Carolina Panthers continue to struggle in the passing game.

Originally published November 8, 2009 at 2:23 p.m., updated November 8, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. NEW ORLEANS a ' The Carolina Panthers deactivated wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and safety Charles Godfrey against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday because of lingering injuries that also sidelined the pair at Arizona a week earlier.

Regular readers know that I have all but given up on Carolina's Jake Delhomme ever bouncing back and basically feel he's a shot fighter.

When New Orleans hosts Carolina on Sunday, you've likely read as much about the Saints as you possibly can.

Panthers fullback Brad Hoover is carted off the field after spraining his ankle against Arizona on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis left the game against the New Orleans Saints midway through the fourth quarter with what appears to be a serious leg injury.

Jo-Lonn Dunbar will be starting for the New Orleans Saints today in place of Scott Fujita.

Better play over their last four games has the Carolina Panthers thinking they can get back into the playoff mix.

As provided by the New Orleans Saints , here are excerpts from Coach Sean Payton's press conference Wednesday: Do you liken Carolina to anyone you've played so far? "That's a good question.

The hope is that having Mike Goodson back will help spark the Panthers' return game.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and safety Charles Godfrey did not participate in practice on Wednesday.Godfrey and Muhammad both missed their first game of the season during last week's win over the Cardinals.Running backs Tony Fiammetta , Brad Hoover , and Jonathan Stewart , linebacker Landon Johnson and tight end Dante Rosario ...

Jake Delhomme has several reasons to love the Saints. They were the team of his south Louisiana childhood, the first NFL team to put him on a roster, and ever since he left, he's been able to beat them with regularity.

New Orleans is a heavy favorite, but it may not be warranted. Though undefeated, the Saints defense has been shredded over the past few weeks.

Sun Media handicapper Randall the Handle and Sun Media's Rob Longley and Ken Fidlin each has been awarded a fictitious bankroll of $1,000 to start the season.

Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay is questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans after missing a second straight practice with a groin injury.

Marlin Jackson #28 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts on the field during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August, 9, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE For eight seasons, Dante Wesley has earned a paycheck in the NFL because of his special teams prowess.

The Carolina Panthers likely will be without Brad Hoover for a few weeks after the venerable fullback suffered a high ankle sprain at Arizona this past Sunday.

It was third-and-8 and Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams appeared bottled up at the line of scrimmage.