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Carolina Panthers Ask Tackle Jordan Gross to Rework Contract
March 11th, 2013 at 8:05 AM
With the release of Chris Gamble on Friday, the Carolina Panthers were finally able to get under the $123 million salary cap. But they aren't done freeing up money quite yet. According to the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers have asked veteran left tackle Jordan Gross to restructure his contract. ***PHOTO1*** Gross, 32, carries...

Carolina Panthers Cut DT Ron Edwards, Restructure Contracts of Greg Olsen, Haruki Nakamura
March 1st, 2013 at 9:03 PM
The Carolina Panthers were able to make considerable progress in getting under the salary cap by the March 12th deadline this Friday. According to the Charlotte Observer, the team was able to clear about $5 million in cap space by releasing veteran defensive tackle Ron Edwards and restructuring tight end Greg...

Breaking News: Ron Rivera Will Return as Carolina Panthers Head Coach Next Season
January 5th, 2013 at 2:22 PM
The suspense is finally over. Ron Rivera will return as Carolina Panthers head coach next season. ***PHOTO1*** Rivera, who has two years left on a four-year, $11.2 million deal, was hanging in limbo for nearly a week before learning his fate in a meeting with owner Jerry Richardson Saturday morning.   The Carolina players...

Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes: Bye Week Edition
October 15th, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Panthers lose Kalil, sign Austin Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil, who took out a full-page ad guaranteeing a Panthers Super Bowl victory in July, was placed on the season-ending IR after suffering a Lisfranc injury in last Sunday's 16-12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. This is a devastating loss to a Carolina...

Week 5 Preview: Seattle Seahawks Offense Vs. Carolina Panthers Defense
October 6th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Only two teams, the Houston Texans and the Washington Redskins, have run the football more than the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks offense, much like the Panthers’, thrives on the run. Seattle averages 151 yards rushing per contest – sixth best in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Panthers defense, surrendering an average of five...

Carolina Panthers Offensive Coordinator Rob Chudzinski Will Interview for Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coaching Position
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:57 PM
The name Rob Chudzinksi has been thrown around quite a bit as a potential successor for a number head coaching vacancies around the NFL. One of these teams is the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to league sources, the Panthers have given the Jaguars permission to talk to the Panthers offensive coordinator regarding...

Rant of an Angry Carolina Panthers Fan
December 12th, 2011 at 9:04 PM
***PHOTO1*** If you're a Carolina Panthers fan, it was the same story on a different day. The Panthers managed to get a huge lead  -- only to lose it inexplicably in the second half. The first and second quarters were beautiful. After falling behind 7-0, the offense began moving in rhythm like a well-oiled...

Tennessee Titans Demolish Hapless Carolina Panthers, 30-3
November 13th, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Conventional wisdom would indicate that having two weeks to prepare for a game would give you a better chance to win than just having one. This clearly wasn't the case on Sunday when the Carolina Panthers were dismantled by the Tennessee Titans, 30-3. ***PHOTO1*** The Panthers were coming out of a...

Jeremy Shockey Looking for Contract Extension with Carolina Panthers
November 10th, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey has expressed interest in staying with the team for the foreseeable future. The veteran tight end hopes that he can negotiate a contract extension with general manager Marty Hurney that would make him a Panther perhaps until he hangs up the cleats. ***PHOTO1*** Shockey, 31, signed...

Offensive Progress Report: Where the Carolina Panthers Stand in the NFL Classroom
November 2nd, 2011 at 8:00 AM
With a 2-6 start to the 2011 season, it goes without saying that the Panthers have plenty to improve upon both for the rest of this year and for the permanent future of the franchise.  After evaluating each position based on overall performance, improvement (or lack thereof) from last year, and...

Penalties, Turnovers, Missed Field Goal Keep Carolina Panthers Out of Win Column Against Minnesota Vikings
October 30th, 2011 at 8:59 PM
Cam Newton, as expected, continued his prolific rookie season Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The 22-year old phenom passed for 290 yards and three touchdowns to go along with a team-high 53 yards rushing. Steve Smith also continued his remarkable season with another 100-yard performance to go along with a touchdown...

Coaching Blunders Lead to Another Heartbreaking Loss for Carolina Panthers
October 9th, 2011 at 6:26 PM
The Carolina Panthers found themselves in the game in a first half that was dominated by the Saints. Cam Newton’s first pass was picked off by Patrick Robinson and returned to the three-yard line. The Saints were able to punch the ball into the end zone with a short Drew...

Carolina Panthers’ Tight End Jeremy Shockey Suffers Concussion, Criticizes Referees for Pass Interference Penalty
October 4th, 2011 at 7:41 PM
It seems like the Carolina Panthers have to deal with a new injury every week. This time, it's veteran tight end Jeremy Shockey that's ailing. Shockey is dealing with a concussion after enduring a bone-crushing hit while blocking on a field goal attempt in Sunday's 34-29 loss to the Bears. ***PHOTO1*** The...

Former Teammates, Coaches Face Off in Carolina Panthers’ Week Four Matchup Against Chicago Bears
October 1st, 2011 at 9:00 AM
The Carolina Panthers (1-2) will play the Chicago Bears (1-2) this Sunday in a crucial week four matchup. This contest has a few interesting storylines, the obvious of which is Bears defensive end Julius Peppers facing his former team. However, a less talked about headline is Carolina head coach Ron...

Carolina Panthers’ Tight Ends Stepping up in Place of Wide Receivers
September 29th, 2011 at 7:18 PM
One of the major questions for the Panthers coming into the season was who will emerge as the number two receiver opposite Steve Smith? More importantly, will that player produce enough to keep defenses from triple teaming Smith? These same questions seem to linger with the Panthers every year, but...

Carolina Panthers Get Elusive First Win in Ugly Game Against Jacksonville Jaguars
September 26th, 2011 at 9:00 AM
It wasn't pretty by any means, but effective nonetheless. In an ugly game exacerbated by a second quarter downpour, the Carolina Panthers (1-2) topped the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) 16-10 to give Cam Newton the first win of his NFL career and the Panthers their first win of the 2011 season. Cam...

Carolina Panthers Welcome Jacksonville Jaguars in Matchup of Rookie Quarterbacks
September 25th, 2011 at 11:14 AM
This Sunday, Jaguar and Panther fans across the southeastern United States will be witnesses to the beginning of the Blaine Gabbert era in Jacksonville. As the entire sports world knows, the Cam Newton era began on September 11th for the Panthers when the number one overall pick in this year's...

Potential Three-Headed Monster for Carolina Panthers
September 5th, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Cam Newton bears a striking resemblance to a young Michael Vick. Both Newton and Vick have an uncanny ability to run the football, and unlike most quarterbacks in the NFL, have breakaway speed.  Vick has a shifty and elusive running style that has drawn many comparisons to the great Barry Sanders....

Carolina Panthers Have Good Players to Lose
August 30th, 2011 at 3:54 PM
The Carolina Panthers have had a lackluster preseason thus far highlighted by sloppy play and inexperience. What the Panthers hope to accomplish this year is simple; be better than last year. After going 2-14, the Panthers are ready to be contenders again.   The Panthers brought in solid veterans this year...