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2013 NFL Draft: the Most Important in Carolina Panthers History
April 20th, 2013 at 10:58 AM
It's that time of the year when our football-starved nation really begins obsessing over the NFL. The schedules were released last Thursday, and the draft is quickly approaching at the end of the month.
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This year's draft - which begins on April 25 and ends on April 27 - is as...
2013 NFL Schedule: Football Gods Unkind to Carolina Panthers
April 19th, 2013 at 10:10 PM
It's a landmark year for the Carolina Panthers.
With playoffs-or-bust expectations in the third season of the Ron Rivera/Cam Newton regime, the outcome of the 2013 campaign will shape the future of the franchise for years to come.
As the NFL unveiled the schedules for the upcoming season Thursday night, the Panthers...
NFL Releases Carolina Panthers Preseason Schedule
April 4th, 2013 at 10:50 PM
The Carolina Panthers certainly have their work cut out for them this season.
Ron Rivera's team holds the NFL's toughest schedule in 2013, based on 2012 record. The preseason schedule - which was released on Thursday - will also feature some stiff competition, headlined by a matchup against last year's Super...
Carolina Panthers Sign WR Domenik Hixon to 1-Year Deal
April 3rd, 2013 at 8:15 PM
For the second straight week, first-year Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman has brought in a player from his former team.
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After adding free agent linebacker Chase Blackburn last week, Carolina signed another former New York Giant - wide receiver Domenik Hixon - to a 1-year contract on Wednesday, CBSSports.com's Jason...
2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers Should Take Offensive Lineman with First-Round Pick
April 2nd, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Despite being ranked worse than the offense this past season, the Carolina Panthers defense was rather consistent when you look at the numbers. More specifically, the Panthers defense played pretty much the same in both wins and losses.
The Panthers only gave up an average of approximately one more passing yard...
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 Free Agency: Latest News and Notes
March 25th, 2013 at 8:13 PM
WR/KR Ted Ginn signed
The Panthers got a huge boost in the return game with the signing of speedy wideout/kick returner Ted Ginn Jr. last Thursday.
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Ginn, the 7th-overall pick in the 2007 draft, joins the team after spending the last three years with the San Francisco 49ers. He was originally drafted by Miami,...
Carolina Panthers Sign Two Safeties; Chicago Bears Offer Captain Munnerlyn Deal
March 20th, 2013 at 8:28 PM
The Carolina Panthers signed a pair of free agent safeties to 1-year deals on Thursday, according to the Charlotte Observer.
The additions of D.J. Moore and Mike Mitchell will continue the team's trend of bringing in unproven safeties eager for their first opportunity to start.
Hopefully, this year's experiment works out better...
New York Giants Add Ex-Carolina Panthers Louis Murphy, Dan Connor
March 17th, 2013 at 5:17 PM
The New York Giants signed two former Carolina Panthers, Louis Murphy and Dan Connor, on Saturday, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Murphy, a 6-2, 200-pound wide receiver from Florida, played for the Panthers in 2012 - his only season with the team. Carolina acquired him last July from the Oakland Raiders,...
N.C. House Advances Carolina Panthers’ Stadium Bill
March 15th, 2013 at 10:40 PM
The N.C. House government committee endorsed a bill allowing Charlotte to help the Carolina Panthers fund upgrades to Bank of America Stadium using local tourism taxes on Thursday.
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The bill passed on a voice vote after 30 minutes of debate, in which both Republicans and Democrats expressed concerns about the proposal.
"We're...
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.
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Carolina Panthers Cut Cornerback Chris Gamble to Get Under Salary Cap
March 10th, 2013 at 7:15 AM
After nine years and 27 interceptions, Chris Gamble is no longer a Carolina Panther.
The Panthers cut the veteran cornerback on Friday, a move which cleared $7.9 million in cap room - enough to get the team under the $123 million limit before Tuesday's league-wide deadline.
Gamble's release was not much of...
Leaked Financial Documents Show Carolina Panthers’ Profits Purring from 2010-2011
March 7th, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Just days after the state rejected the Carolina Panthers' request for $62.5 million in public money to help renovate 17-year old Bank of America Stadium, Deadspin.com leaked financial documents showing substantial profits for the team from 2010-2011.
According to the documents, the Panthers earned a profit of $112 million for the...
NFL Rumors: Carolina Panthers Targeting Free Agent WR Mike Wallace?
March 4th, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Wide receiver is certainly a position of need for the Carolina Panthers heading into 2013.
Veteran Steve Smith, who turns 34 in May, certainly isn't getting any younger. Brandon LaFell and Louis Murphy have shown flashes, but neither has proven to be a game-changing wideout.
That leaves the Panthers in clear need...
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...
Carolina Panthers Still Negotiating Stadium Renovations
February 26th, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Charlotte business leaders continued to show their support for the Carolina Panthers and their request for city and state money to fund renovations to Bank of America Stadium.
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According to Jim Morrill of the Charlotte Observer, a team official said he’s confident that a deal will be reached, although one legislator...
Carolina Panthers Hold NFL’s Toughest Schedule in 2013
February 25th, 2013 at 8:15 AM
For the Carolina Panthers, getting to the playoffs next year is not going to be easy.
Ron Rivera's team holds the NFL's toughest schedule based on 2012 record. The Panthers' 2013 opponents had a combined 138-116-2 record last season. The Denver Broncos hold the league's most favorable schedule, playing teams with...
Carolina Panthers Plan to Retain RB DeAngelo Williams, Keep Backfield Intact
February 24th, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Despite salary cap woes and a new general manager, the Carolina Panthers plan to keep the highly paid backfield duo of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart intact.
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According to the Charlotte Observer's Joseph Person, a league source close to the situation says that the team believes they can keep both running...
Cap-Challenged Carolina Panthers Restructure Contracts of Ryan Kalil, Jonathan Stewart
February 16th, 2013 at 6:15 AM
For the Carolina Panthers, this young offseason has been all about the Benjamins.
Earlier this month, all the headlines were about how the proposed $144 million in stadium renovations were to be funded. Now that Charlotte and the Panthers have reached a tentative 15-year agreement to pay for the upgrades with...
