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Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly Ranks 79th on NFL Network’s ‘Top 100′ List
May 10th, 2013 at 2:31 PM
Linebacker Luke Kuechly became the second Carolina Panther to be featured on the NFL Network's annual 'Top 100' list. Last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year was named the 79th best player in the NFL on Thursday's episode of "The Top 100 Players of 2013," which unveiled the players ranked 71st...

Carolina Panthers Restructure Jordan Gross’ Contract, Sign LB Chase Blackburn
March 30th, 2013 at 6:05 AM
Panthers, Gross rework deal Jordan Gross finally came around. After a few weeks of uncertainty, the veteran left tackle finally agreed to restructure his contract, the Charlotte Observer reported on Wednesday. The move dropped his salary cap figure by close to $7 million. Gross, 32, was slated to make $8.7 million this season...

Carolina Panthers’ Luke Kuechly Wins Defensive Rookie of Year
February 3rd, 2013 at 12:25 AM
The future is bright for the Carolina Panthers. For the second consecutive year, a first-year Panther took home Rookie of the Year honors. One year after quarterback Cam Newton won Offensive Rookie of the Year, linebacker Luke Kuechly was named the top defensive rookie at the NFL Honors awards program at the...

Carolina Panthers Found Gem in Linebacker Luke Kuechly
January 26th, 2013 at 7:53 PM
When NFL coaches and players are asked to describe Cam Newton as a football player, you'll most likely hear phrases like "high ceiling" and "limitless upside." There's another Carolina Panther who has inspired the same type of praise - except he plays defense...and he's a rookie. Linebacker Luke Kuechly not only had...

Carolina Panthers Hire Al Holcomb as Linebackers Coach
January 25th, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Continuity on the coaching staff has been the theme of the Carolina Panthers' brief but busy offseason. Over the past two weeks, the team has filled four vacant positions with in-house candidates.   On Friday, the Panthers finally elected to hire an outsider. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, New York Giants assistant...

Carolina Panthers’ Luke Kuechly Named NFC Defensive Rookie of Month
January 5th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Panthers rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for December on Thursday. ***PHOTO1*** The former Boston College standout recorded a sack, interception and league-best 59 tackles during a month where Carolina went 4-1. Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher was the only other player to record at least 50...

Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes: Kuechly Honored; Nakamura Shut Down; Hardy Heckles Falcons Kicker
December 12th, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Kuechly Named NFC Defensive Player of Week Rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly is undoubtedly the brightest part of the Carolina Panthers' disappointing 4-9 season. ***PHOTO1*** The ninth overall pick recorded 16 tackles in last Sunday's win against the Atlanta Falcons, propelling him to number one in the NFL with 130 stops on the season. "It's...

Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
August 9th, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Beason and Davis to miss preseason opener After pulling his hamstring on Wednesday and missing practice on Thursday, Panthers linebacker Jon Beason will not play in the team’s first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The sixth-year pro ruptured his Achilles in last year’s season opener, and head coach...

Jon Beason Would Move to Outside LB for Luke Kuechly
July 19th, 2012 at 10:24 PM
With a resume that includes three first-team All-American honors, a Butkus Award, a Lombardi Award and a myriad of other accolades, rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly's reputation precedes him. ***PHOTO1*** Consequently, it would only be natural for middle linebacker Jon Beason, whose durability is now being questioned after missing all of last...

Carolina Panthers First-Round Pick Luke Kuechly Embraces Rookie Role at OTAs
June 4th, 2012 at 6:09 PM
The Carolina Panthers selected linebacker Luke Kuechly in April's draft with hopes that he would become a staple in the team's defense for years to come. However, the former Boston College standout must first go through an important rite of passage. At OTAs, Kuechly has been carrying the helmets of his fellow...

Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis Brimming with Confidence About His Recovery, Next Season
June 1st, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Although many fans are skeptical that he can even make it through the whole season, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis has little doubt that he will not only make a successful return, but also help lead the team to a Super Bowl victory. “I am looking forward to playing the full...

Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason Held Out of OTAs
May 24th, 2012 at 9:32 PM
After a litany of injuries decimated the Carolina Panthers defense last season, the team has decided to err on the side of caution with linebacker Jon Beason. Beason had surgery last September to repair a torn Achilles he suffered in last year's season opener. While confident about his recovery, the 27-year-old...

Carolina Panthers First-Round Pick Luke Kuechly Will Play Outside Linebacker
May 12th, 2012 at 9:53 AM
When the Carolina Panthers drafted linebacker Luke Kuechly with the ninth overall pick, many wondered how exactly he would fit into the defense. Now we know. After Friday's rookie minicamp, head coach Ron Rivera tentatively declared that Kuechly will play weak-side linebacker, keeping Jon Beason in the middle. “We’ll start him on the...

Carolina Panthers Sign Top Draft Pick Luke Kuechly, According to Reports
May 10th, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Exactly two weeks after they drafted him ninth overall, the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Luke Kuechly. The former Boston College Eagle agreed to a four-year deal, worth $12.58 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. According to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, Kuechly was one of the best players...

Linebacker Luke Kuechly Very Impressive in First Interview with Carolina Panthers
April 30th, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Carolina Panthers fans have to be excited about their selection of linebacker Luke Kuechly with the ninth overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. His size, speed, and college resume speak for itself and leads us to believe he will be just as ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay puts it: “One...

Just How Good is Carolina Panthers Linebacker Luke Kuechly?
April 27th, 2012 at 8:31 AM
***PHOTO1*** After months of speculation, the wait is finally over for Carolina Panthers fans. Just before 9 p.m. Thursday night, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walked up to the podium at Radio City Music Hall, opened an envelope and said, "With the ninth pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers...

Carolina Panthers Re-Sign Linebacker Jordan Senn
April 13th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
After having a breakout season in 2011, linebacker Jordan Senn was re-signed by the Carolna Panthers. Senn, known for his special-teams prowess, was forced into starting duty last season after a heap of injuries decimated the linebacking corps. Despite being the smallest linebacker in the NFL (5-11, 224), he played extremely...

Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Draft Special: Defensive End/Linebacker Melvin Ingram
March 27th, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Overview: South Carolina's Melvin Ingram is one of the most versatile defensive players coming out in the 2012 NFL draft. He is one of several players that the Carolina Panthers will be taking a look at as draft day continues to inch closer. The 6-foot-2, 264 pound hybrid defensive end/linebacker was...

Carolina Panthers Restructure LB Thomas Davis’ Contract
March 17th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Thomas Davis was taken by the Panthers as the 14th overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft. When on the field, Davis has lived up to the expectations of any first-round draft pick. In 71 games played, he has averaged 5.66 tackles per game for the Panthers. The problem has not...

Carolina Panthers Sign Guard Geoff Hangartner, Release Travelle Wharton as Part of Several Roster Moves This Week
March 13th, 2012 at 9:44 PM
There was a changing of guard - in every sense of the phrase - in Charlotte on Tuesday. The Carolina Panthers signed guard Geoff Hangartner to three-year contract on Tuesday while releasing guard Travelle Wharton. The decision to release Wharton was an extremely difficult one for general manager Marty Hurney. "He's been...