Carolina Panthers News

A few observations that could impact the Carolina Panthers as teams began talking to representatives of free agents from other NFL teams on Saturday: New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is willing to consider a one-year deal to prove he's better than his statistics have shown the past two seasons, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Carolina Panthers free safety Mike Mitchell reacts during the first quarter of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium.

At 5-11 and 195 pounds, Beckham Jr. has good size to pair with his blazing speed shown at the combine with his 4.43 40-Yard Dash.

Patrick Reed, smacking his tee shot on the 16th hole Saturday, isn't bothered by Tiger Woods being three shots behind.

The Eagles are expected to have interest in free agent safety Mike Mitchell of the Carolina Panthers when free agency begins today, a source with knowledge of the situation told NJ.com.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan celebrates his 17-yard sack of Cam Newton during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 22, 2013.

Free agency is fast approaching. We've broken down our Top 101 free agents and ranked all the players by position .

ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay believes a WR or OT will be on the cards, but a divisional foe plays spoiler.

Sidney Rice, left, the former South Carolina standout, is 6-foot-4 and would be a big target for Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who still has a tendency to overshoot his receivers.

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks carries the ball against Tampa Bay. The Panthers can't count on Nicks, the former Independence and North Carolina standout, to give them a hometown discount.

Bob Leverone/Associated Press Cam Newton will return to the offense in 2014, but who will be there with him? The Carolina Panthers ' offseason looks to be an interesting one.

This years deep class of receivers will allow a lot of talented players to fall in the draft.

Former NFL star Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad discusses life and business after football and the debate over the extra point with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock."

Greg Hardy is styling, "Krakened" out, as he likes to say. From a dark blazer with a silk lining around the lapel to designer jeans to blue leather sneakers to fashion glasses, the Carolina Panthers ' Pro Bowl defensive end looks like he just stepped out of GQ Magazine.

The NFL free agency period is set to begin on March 11. Many teams around the league will do everything possible to lock up key players before they are able to hit the open market.

With George milking every ounce of California sunshine he can get out of his trip to Pasadena for the BCS national championship, Tom Ensey steps in for a pinch hit at-bat.

Carla Boyd touched a tissue to each eye and smiled. She doesn't understand why the critics have been so hard on her son.

It's no secret that both the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Redskins want to keep their respective star pass-rushers, Greg Hardy and Brian Orakpo.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith sat down with ESPN during Clemson's pro day on Thursday to talk about his uncertain future with the team.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers looks ok from the sideline in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.