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Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
November 25th, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Anderson, Davis fined for illegal hits Panthers linebackers Thomas Davis and James Anderson were both fined for hits in last Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Buccaneers. ***PHOTO1*** Davis was fined $21,000 for hitting a defenseless receiver, Tiquan Underwood, in the head at the end of regulation. Anderson was fined $10,000 for delivering...

Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints Renew Rivarly as Both Teams Look to Avoid 0-2 Starts
September 16th, 2012 at 8:00 AM
The Carolina Panthers (0-1) will make their home debut this Sunday when the NFC South rival New Orleans Saints (0-1) invade Bank of America Stadium in a 1 p.m. matchup. ***PHOTO1*** Both teams were extremely disappointing in losing efforts last Sunday. The Saints fell at home to the Redskins, 40-32, in a...

Carolina Panthers Look Terrible in 16-10 Loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
September 10th, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Somewhere in Charlotte, Ryan Kalil may be rewriting his Super Bowl promise. The Carolina Panthers looked more like a high school team than a Super Bowl team in their 16-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. ***PHOTO1*** The Panthers simply weren’t ready to play. The offense...

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...

Sunday Night Football Preview: Carolina Panthers Look to Make Statement on National Stage Against New York Jets
August 26th, 2012 at 1:25 PM
The Carolina Panthers will be in the national spotlight this weekend when they travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the touchdownless New York Jets on Sunday Night Football. ***PHOTO1*** With the nation watching, both teams are expected to play their starters into the third quarter. While the Panthers are hoping to...

Carolina Panthers Injury Report: Thomas Davis in; Jon Beason, Steve Smith Out at New York Jets
August 24th, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Thomas Davis may be the most resilient player in all of professional football. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera announced Friday, per the Charlotte Observer, that the linebacker will begin his (attempted) comeback from the third ACL tear on his right knee in Sunday’s preseason game against the New York Jets. Davis has...

Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
August 22nd, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Smith sidelined with foot infection Panthers star receiver Steve Smith missed Wednesday’s practice to consult a doctor about an infection in his left foot. According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Ron Rivera said that Smith is being treated with antibiotics and that he would wait until the swelling subsides before...

Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
August 15th, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Josh Norman intercepts four passes in practice Despite coming from a small-time college football program at Division 1-AA Coastal Carolina, Josh Norman never doubted that he would ultimately play in the NFL. The rookie cornerback certainly doesn’t mind tooting his own horn, and has quickly gained a reputation of being cocky. In June...

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...

Ryan Kalil’s Message Still Resonates as Carolina Panthers Begin Preseason
August 10th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
The 2012 Carolina Panthers are, without a doubt, the most talented group in the 18-year history of the franchise. ***PHOTO1*** And with that talent comes expectations. No more rebuilding. No more waiting. No more moral victories. No more “we’re a year away” conversations. No more EXCUSES. It’s time to start winning. This was the message sent...

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...

Carolina Panthers Add Two Wide Receivers, Begin Minicamp
June 12th, 2012 at 9:32 PM
The Carolina Panthers are continuing to tweak their roster and prepare for the upcoming season as the sweltering summer heat sweeps the Charlotte area. Carolina made some adjustments to its roster early this week, signing undrafted rookie wideouts Michael Avila and Lamont Bryant Monday. Bryant is a 6-foot-5, 225-pound former tight end...

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...

Jeff Otah’s MRI Shows No Knee Damage
June 8th, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Despite playing just 29 games in four NFL seasons, Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Jeff Otah is more beat up than a driver's ed car. ***PHOTO1*** Fortunately, Otah - at least for the time being - should be ready to go for the 2012 season. After developing swelling around his left knee at OTAs,...

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...

Ron Rivera Cautious About Hype Surrounding Carolina Panthers
May 19th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Expectations have quickly raised for the Carolina Panthers. Just two years after a 2-14 season, many are expecting the Panthers to be a legit playoff contender. Much of this can be attributed to the success of Cam Newton, whose record-breaking rookie season caught the attention of the rest of the NFL. However, Ron...

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...