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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...

What Can We Take Away from the 2012 Carolina Panthers Season?
January 31st, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Excitement, frustration, bewilderment. Carolina Panthers players, coaches and fans aren't quite sure how to feel as they head into the offseason with more questions than answers. The bizarre rollercoaster ride of a season started extremely low and finished extremely high, culminating with an impressive 44-38 victory over the New Orleans Saints...

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’ 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 Finish Season Strong with 44-38 Victory Over New Orleans Saints
December 31st, 2012 at 9:39 PM
DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert combined for 260 yards and five touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers toppled the New Orleans Saints 44-38 in Sunday's regular-season finale. Williams was especially explosive, carrying the ball 21 times for 210 times and two scores. Tolbert relished the closer role as the 5-foot-9, 245-pound fullback...

Carolina Panthers Roll Past Oakland Raiders to Notch Third Consecutive Win
December 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 PM
***PHOTO1***Cam Newton threw for 170 yards and a touchdown and ran for 60 yards and another score as the Carolina Panthers beat the Oakland Raiders 17-6  in their home finale on Sunday. It was the third straight victory and fourth in five games for the Panthers, who improved to 6-9 after...

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: GM Marty Hurney Fired; CB Chris Gamble LB Jon Beason Placed on IR
October 24th, 2012 at 11:15 PM
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson fired general manager Marty Hurney on Monday following a disappointing 1-5 start to the 2012 season. Hurney, who held the general manager position since 2002, saw everything unravel quickly and unexpectedly over the past two-and-a-half seasons. From 2002-2009, the John Fox-led Panthers made the playoffs three times...

Carolina Panthers Week 7 Injury Report: CB Chris Gamble Out, LB Jon Beason Doubtful
October 19th, 2012 at 11:34 PM
The Carolina Panthers, at 1-4, must beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday if they want to remain relevant this season. Unfortunately, they will have to do it without starting cornerback Chris Gamble, and, most likely, starting linebacker Jon Beason. Gamble, who is listed as out, is battling a shoulder injury that could...

Oh, No…Not Again!: Carolina Panthers Falter Late for Second Straight Week, Lose to Seattle Seahawks in Disappointing Fashion
October 8th, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Football is a game of inches. Every fan, player and coach has heard the age-old adage a million times. The Carolina Panthers are learning why in the hardest way possible. For the second consecutive week, the Panthers failed to close out their opponent in a crucial, late-game short-yardage situation. Last week at Atlanta,...

Carolina Panthers Kick Off Regular Season with Crucial Matchup Against Division Rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers
September 9th, 2012 at 8:00 AM
The Carolina Panthers are hoping to notch their third straight win over the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday’s regular-season opener at Raymond James Stadium. ***PHOTO1*** The Panthers shellacked the Bucs in their two meetings last season, winning by scores of 38-19 and 48-16 in Tampa and Charlotte, respectively. Cam Newton was...

Carolina Panthers Win Ugly Against New York Jets, 17-12
August 27th, 2012 at 10:36 PM
In the preseason, the final score is inconsequential. While the Carolina Panthers did ultimately defeat the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football, neither team‘s offense looked sharp. ***PHOTO1*** The Jets, who are still without a touchdown in three preseason games, weren’t expected to wow anyone on the offensive side of the...

Preseason Opener Recap: Carolina Panthers Look Apathetic in Loss to Houston Texans
August 13th, 2012 at 11:05 PM
The Carolina Panthers are going to have to play a whole lot better than they did in Saturday night’s preseason opener if they are going to live up to Ryan Kalil's Super Bowl-sized expectations. ***PHOTO1*** The Panthers lost to the Houston Texans 23-13 in front of their home crowd at Bank of...

Preseason Opener Preview: Carolina Panthers Vs. Houston Texans
August 11th, 2012 at 11:45 AM
The Carolina Panthers will kick off the preseason by welcoming the Houston Texans to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night. Here’s an in-depth look at each team heading into game day: Carolina Panthers ***PHOTO2*** The Panthers enter the 2012 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After center Ryan Kalil took out a...

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 OTAs Recap: Team Continues to Improve, Stay Healthy
June 9th, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Ron Rivera is entering his second year as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, but right now it may feel like his first. ***PHOTO1*** The NFL lockout prevented teams for having organized team activities last summer, shortening the offseason and giving teams much less time to prepare. This time around, things...

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...

Despite Draft Strategy, Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera Comfortable with Defensive Line
May 20th, 2012 at 10:26 PM
***PHOTO2*** While the Carolina Panthers received mostly praise for their performance in April's draft, many fans and analysts were surprised that the team didn't address the defensive line until the fourth round (DE Frank Alexander) - and didn't draft a single defensive tackle with one of their seven picks. While there were...

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 Every Draft Pick
May 11th, 2012 at 6:52 PM
***PHOTO1*** Just a day after inking ninth overall pick Luke Kuechly to a four-year deal, $12.58 million deal, the Carolina Panthers locked down their remaining six players in their 2012 draft class Friday morning. Under the collective bargaining agreement, all draft choices receive four-year deals. Second-round selection, offensive lineman Amini Silatolu, was...