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October 4, 2014
NFL Rumors: 'Monster Gap' Between Daryl Williams, Panthers in Contract Talks
There is a "monster gap" in contract talks between the Carolina Panthers and right tackle Daryl Williams, a source close to the negotiations told Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer ...
Panthers played more zone defense than any NFL team last year
Last season, the Carolina Panthers played a zone defensive scheme more often than any other team in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. There are a lot of reasons why a team might prefer play...
Cam Newton snaps at kids who taunt him at a football camp
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wasn't happy with some kids who were apparently heckling him at a camp.
Panthers sign WR Moore; all draft picks under contract
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed wide receiver D.J. Moore, their first-round draft pick.
Panthers sign first-round WR Moore
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver D.J. Moore signed a four-year contract on Monday, including the standard fifth-year team option granted all first-round draft choices. Moore was the 24th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft after setting a Maryland single-season record with 80 receptions. Financial
Panthers ink first rounder D.J. Moore to rookie deal
Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver D.J. Moore, the No. 24 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Moore's deal is a standard four-year rookie deal.
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Panthers first-rounder D.J. Moore signs rookie deal
While most of the draft picks around the league signed before their teams' wrapped up minicamps, there are still a few stragglers. But there's one less in Carolina. The Panthers announced first-round wide receiver D.J. Moore signed his rookie contract, wrapping up their draft class. Moore, the 24th overall
Panthers want Cam to know 'checking down is OK'
New Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner praised quarterback Cam Newton, saying it's an 'understatement' to describe him as 'very unique'.
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Saturday one-liners
Dolphins players are amazed by new DE Robert Quinn's "bend." Bills WR Austin Proehl, a former Panthers ball boy, didn't think anyone could match Cam Newton's arm strength, until Proehl saw Bills QB Josh Allen. Jets K Cairo Santos has weighed in on the World Cup. The Patriots Alumni Association recently
Panthers LB Thomas Davis open to playing in 2019
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis previously said 2018 would be his final season. However, when speaking to reporters on Thursday, Davis said he's open to extending his playing career.
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Panthers LB Davis rethinking 2018 retirement plans
As the 2018 season nears, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis is backing off his assertion that it will be his last in the NFL. The 35-year-old told NFL Media in January "this will definitely be my last year coming up." At Panthers minicamp this week, however, Davis said he is "
LB Davis sticks to story for ban, not retirement
Panthers LB Thomas Davis, who will miss four games to suspension in 2018, has apparently rethought his decision to retire after the season.
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'Never should have let him go.' It's not a good idea to overlook Captain Munnerlyn.
Captain Munnerlyn, the Carolina Panthers and former South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback, is easy to overlook. The Panthers have tried. They even let him slip away to the Minnesota Vikings for three seasons.
LOOK: This is why NFL kickers should never be allowed to play kickball
Panthers kicker Graham Gano kind of ruined a friendly game of kickball with his family
Panthers kicker Graham Gano ruins his family's kickball game with enormous 'home run'
Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano was told he had to adhere to just one rule if he took part in his family's game of kickball - 'just don't kick it hard'.
Panthers' Luke Kuechly eyes training camp for full return
Panthers inside linebacker Luke Kuechly has yet to receive full medical clearance after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, but he hopes to return to full-go status for training camp.
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Luke Kuechly expecting to be ready to go for training camp
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuchely has not yet been allowed to take part in full team activities as he recovers from offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. While having to watch from the sidelines right now might be frustrating, Kuechly is firm in his belief he will be
Giants sign tight end Scott Simonson, waive Aaron Davis
The New York Giants signed former Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders right end Scott Simonson on Tuesday ahead of the start of their mandatory veteran mini-camp. Simonson has played in 18 career games and started one game for the Panthers in 2016. He spent all of last season on injured reserve in
Former Cowboy, Panther Hardy wins quickly on MMA pro debut
Former NFL player Greg Hardy made quick work of his opponent on his professional MMA debut.
Panthers' Kuechly says he'll be ready to go by training camp
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers four-time All-Pro middle linebacker Luke Kuechly says he should be ready for full contact when training camp begins following offseason surgery for a torn labrum in his shoulder.
Luke Kuechly Hopes to Be Ready for Training Camp After Shoulder Surgery
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly missed the Pro Bowl back in January due to shoulder surgery , but the veteran is hoping he can be at full strength when the offseason workout schedule heats up...
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Ranking the Fantasy Assets for the Carolina Panthers
The Panthers gave Cam Newton a first-round ride receiver, can he continue to be a top-10 Fantasy quarterback?
Bears WR Anthony Miller fires back at DeAngelo Williams on Twitter
Chicago Bears rookie WR Anthony Miller fired back at former Panthers and Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams on Twitter after Williams critiqued the Bears.
Big workload in Christian McCaffrey's future for 2018?
Carolina Panthers second-year running back Christian McCaffrey is readying for a larger workload in 2018 after carrying just 117 times for 435 yards (3.7 average) and two rushing scores as a rookie.
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Torrey Smith Responds to Donald Trump Disinviting Eagles to White House
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith , who played for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, wants to set the record straight about "lies" coming from the White House...
Ed McCaffrey's 4-Star QB Son Luke Commits to Nebraska over Ohio State, More
Luke McCaffrey, the son of former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey and brother of Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, has reportedly committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports...
Panthers turn to 2nd year back McCaffrey to lead run game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey will have an even bigger role in the Panthers' offense this season.
Cam Newton still hates to lose in kickball, football or anything
In an offseason of change, there has been one constant for the Panthers' Pro Bowl QB -- he's competitive, fiery and wants to win a championship.
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Tepper's $2.3 Billion NFL Purchase Comes With a 'Wacky' Tax Perk
As David Tepper can attest, buying a professional sports team is getting expensive. The hedge fund titan paid $2.3 billion to become the new owner of the Carolina Panthers, a record price for a National Football League franchise.
Panthers RB shakeup is done. Where does that leave Carolina's most tenured runner?
Cameron Artis-Payne is the longest-tenured running back on the Carolina Panthers roster, but after the team signed C.J. Anderson, where does that leave him? Artis-Payne is just hoping for an opportunity to prove himself.
Be part of hometown NFL team? Panthers' Ross Cockrell, high school teammate both have
Ross Cockrell starred as a high school football player at Charlotte Latin and Duke and now has returned to his hometown, where he hopes to start at cornerback in 2018 for the Carolina Panthers.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith: New national anthem rules could 'stir things up'
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith explains why the new national anthem rules could "stir thing up."
Smith: NFL anthem policy paints Kaepernick as 'villain'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith believes the NFL "dropped the ball" with its new policy that forbids players from sitting or taking a knee on the
Torrey Smith: NFL Anthem Policy Makes Colin Kaepernick's Protest Seem 'In Vain'
With the NFL officially implementing a policy against protesting during the national anthem, Carolina Panthers receiver Torrey Smith believes the message behind the demonstrations has been lost...
Smith says narrative of Kaepernick's protest has been lost
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith says the NFL has ''dropped the ball'' on its new policy that forbids players from sitting or taking a knee on the field during the national anthem.
Panthers 2018 wide receiver corps ranked No. 19 in the NFL
The Carolina Panthers seriously overhauled their wide receiver corps this offseason. Will it actually be any better than last year's, though? That remains to be seen. If you ask Bleacher Repo...
Report: Jerry Jones 'Spoke Glowingly' of Jerry Richardson at NFL Spring Meetings
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is apparently a fan of soon-to-be-former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson despite the severity of allegations against the latter. According to Jason La Canfora of BMOShow...
Report: Jerry Jones 'Spoke Glowingly' of Jerry Richardson at NFL Spring Meetings
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is apparently a fan of soon-to-be-former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson despite the severity of allegations against the latter. According to Jason La Canfora of BMOShow...
NFL discussing possible steps to deal with anthem protests
ATLANTA (AP) — The NFL approved a new owner for the Carolina Panthers, passed a rule to eject players who hit with their helmets, and took steps to spice up the kickoff.
New Panthers owner intends to keep team in Charlotte
The new owner of the Carolina Panthers is committed to keeping the team in the Carolinas.
NFL approves David Tepper as new owner of Carolina Panthers
The NFL unanimously approved hedge fund founder David Tepper as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday during its May meetings in Atlanta.
Hedge fund billionaire Tepper approved unanimously as Panthers owner
The NFL approved the sale of the Carolina Panthers to former Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper on Tuesday by a 32-0 vote at the league's meetings in Atlanta. "I would like to congratulate David and welcome him to the NFL," commissioner Roger Goodell said while introducing
NFL seals Panthers sale with approval
Billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper's acquisition of the Carolina Panthers was completed on Tuesday after the deal was unanimously approved by National Football League (NFL) owners meeting in Atlanta. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league's finance committee and team owners
David Tepper's Purchase of Panthers from Jerry Richardson Approved by NFL Owners
The NFL owners have approved the sale of the Carolina Panthers to David Tepper, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, who added that "the deal will be official in July, but today's vote solidified that he's in...
David Tepper's Purchase of Panthers from Jerry Richardson Approved by NFL Owners
The NFL owners have approved the sale of the Carolina Panthers to David Tepper, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, who added that "the deal will be official in July, but today's vote solidified that he's in...
Norv: Cam Newton capable of high 60s completion rate
Is Cam Newton capable of surpassing football's Mendoza Line by achieving a completion percentage over 60? New Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner thinks so.
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Panthers have new face at top, new faces on field this year
While NFL owners were busy unanimously approving the sale of the Carolina Panthers to hedge fund owner David Tepper in Atlanta, his new team was taking the field for the first time together this season 250 miles away in Charlotte. Tepper inherits a team that will have a noticeably new look for 2018.
NFL unanimously approves Tepper's $2.2b purchase of Panthers
ATLANTA (AP) The NFL has unanimously approved a $2.2 billion deal to sell the Carolina Panthers to the David Tepper.
David Tepper's three priorities as Carolina Panthers owner: 'Winning... winning... (and) winning'
David Tepper lays out the three most-important things to him as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers.
