Carolina Panthers Articles - Page 55

The quarterback coming out of Alabama, Mac Jones has been rising draft boards recently. Not only did he lead the Crimson Tide to a National Championship this season, but Mac Jones was also a stand-out at this year’s Senior Bowl. Jones is much more of a pocket guy, which could be why he’s projected to […]

The NFC South looks to become one of the most competitive divisions in the league once this offseason is through. The New Orleans Saints roster is completely stacked, however, there is a possibility Drew Brees comes back for one more season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just won Super Bowl LV after acquiring Tom Brady and […]

Cam Newton’s storied Carolina Panthers career came to a rather ugly end last spring when the Panthers cut their former league MVP. Newton said on the latest I AM AN ATHLETE podcast he believes there was a certain intimidation factor involved in his relief: “What other options did I have? I intimidate a lot of people,” Newton […]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones’ draft stock is on the rise. Jones has mostly been regarded as a mid to late first-round pick this April. However, ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum said Monday on “Get Up” Jones’ floor could be the Carolina Panthers at the No. 8 pick. "Mac Jones, University of Alabama, his floor is No. 8 […]

The Carolina Panthers are nowhere near satisfied with their quarterback situation after gunslinger Teddy Bridgewater fell short of expectations in his debut season with the team. Head coach Matt Rhule and his squad are reportedly throwing themselves in the mix to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson once the Houston Texans make him available for trade, per […]

Granted, the Carolina Panthers do play in one of the tougher divisions in the NFL, but the NFC South franchise was expected to compete at a high level in 2020. While significant injuries to some key players almost immediately derailed such plans for Carolina, the Panthers ultimately finished the 2020 regular season at a dismal […]

The Carolina Panthers are parting ways with defensive tackle Kawann Short after eight seasons with the team, per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. The veteran is expected to garner significant interest from the teams who are looking to fill in a spot on their defensive line heading to next season. Panthers are releasing two-time, Pro-Bowl DT Kawann […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton didn’t have the type of season that he envisioned prior to the start of his campaign. Despite the underwhelming performance by the 2015 NFL MVP, his former Carolina Panthers teammate in Los Angeles Chargers guard Trai Turner still believes that Newton can turn things around next season. “First year […]

It turns out that the Carolina Panthers were among the teams that made a bid in the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes. According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the Panthers reportedly offered their 2021 eighth overall pick, a fifth-round pick, along with gunslinger Teddy Bridgewater to the Detroit Lions in exchange for the veteran quarterback. During trade talks […]

The Los Angeles Rams ended up emerging as the team that won the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes on Saturday night, starting a storm on social media. But before the Rams landed Stafford from the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers, the Carolina Panthers, and the Indianapolis Colts all expressed interest in the veteran quarterback, per Peter […]

With Deshaun Watson seemingly on his way out of Houston, the Carolina Panthers have emerged as one of the quarterback’s most avid suitors in trade talks with the Texans. It appears the Panthers have every intention to go all-in on Watson in the offseason, as the team looks for an upgrade at QB. NFL insider […]

Scouting incoming NFL rookies will certainly be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With limited interactions, teams will look to take advantage of every opportunity to make their assessments on the nation’s best prospects. Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule shared how short interactions could make a difference in choosing who to draft. […]

The Carolina Panthers encountered a tough road throughout the 2020-21 campaign as the NFC South franchise not only played in one of the toughest divisions in all of football but it was also ravaged by injuries from start to finish. In the team’s inaugural go-round with first-year NFL head coach Matt Rhule, who was plucked […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson previously spent the first four seasons of his NFL playing career as a member of the New York Jets. With his time in East Rutherford now officially behind him after signing a two-year, $20 million free agent contract with the Panthers ahead of the 2020 campaign, the Carolina newcomer […]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Houston Texans star quarterback, Deshaun Watson, has not asked for a trade. Rumors about the signal caller’s displeasure arose from his supposed non-inclusion in the search for a new general manager and head coach. There has been no news of anyone in the Texans organization confirming that Watson would […]

The Carolina Panthers have a new general manager. The Panthers have reached an agreement with Scott Fitterer for him to handle the team starting next season. The deal is for five years but the amount has yet to be disclosed. Panthers officially reached agreement tonight on a five-year deal with former Seahawks VP Scott Fitterer […]

Free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins is looking to get a new lease on his career as he is set for a visit to the Carolina Panthers on Monday morning, per NFL‘s Ian Rapoport. The former Ohio State product previously started the 2020 season as the starting playmaker for the Washington Football Team. However, he failed to […]

After his recent release, former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins may not get to sign with a team in time for the 2021 NFL season, per NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport. However, it didn’t discount the fact that many teams are still intrigued by him and one of those is the Carolina Panthers, which recently […]

Russell Okung is in his first season with the Carolina Panthers and he’s creating history in the first—and possibly only year— with the team. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Okung is achieving his dream to receive a portion of his salary in Bitcoin. An NFL first: #Panthers OT Russell Okung will receive half […]

The Washington Football Team is heading to their Week 16 encounter against the Carolina Panthers without wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who’s sidelined with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, the team is expected to welcome running back Antonio Gibson back to the lineup after he missed the last two games with a toe injury, per NFL Network‘s […]

The NFL is a league full of surprises. This year, the Washington Football Team has definitely been one of them. Washington has gone from the second-worst team in the NFL to a division leader with two weeks to go in the season. Yes, part of that is because the NFC East is weak, but part […]

In 2015, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton won NFL MVP and led his team to the Super Bowl. It appeared Newton and the Panthers had next in the NFC. Instead, the Panthers dealt with injuries and departures on the offensive line, with Newton often playing hurt behind a weak front. Things bottomed out in […]

Kevin Greene, one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history with the Pittsburgh Steelers and multiple other teams, has died at the age of 58. The Auburn Wire reported the news. No cause of death was cited. Kevin Greene was drafted in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Rams in 1985, and played […]

The Carolina Panthers have fired general manager Marty Hurney. The team announced the news via its official website on Monday morning. Hurney’s contract ran through June 2021, but the franchise opted to part ways with him ahead of what is expected to be a busy offseason in Carolina. Panthers owner David Tepper said that after […]

The Green Bay Packers managed to carve out an ugly 24-16 win in their Week 15 encounter against a struggling opponent in the Carolina Panthers, with Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers having an uncharacteristically quiet performance. After calling it “one of those disappointing wins,” Rodgers then noted how the Packers wouldn’t “beat anyone in the […]

The Green Bay Packers will be taking on the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 with the heralded NFC North franchise fresh off of a win over the lowly Detroit Lions. However, last week’s victory for the Packers was much more than just a win over a divisional rival as a New Orleans Saints loss at […]

The Carolina Panthers were without star wide receiver DJ Moore last weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, Moore should be cleared to return for a Week 15 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The Panthers have officially activated Moore off the reserve/COVID-19 list, per Pro Football Talk. Moore had been nursing an ankle […]

After initially thinking they would have running back Christian McCaffrey back in the lineup, the Carolina Panthers now don’t expect their star to be ready for the Week 15 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. McCaffrey was limited at practice on Tuesday, and head coach Matt Rhule was pessimistic about his chances to play on […]

The Carolina Panthers were all but eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. However, Carolina will not withhold some of its injured stars for the remainder of the year. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network says star running back Christian McCaffrey — who has not played since Week 9 due to […]

It has been a tough season for Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, but the youngster had himself a day on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. To cap off his big day, Lock delivered a 49-yard touchdown bomb to a streaking KJ Hamler late in the fourth quarter against the Panthers. It was Lock’s fourth touchdown […]

LaMelo Ball has been on a bit of a spending spree since being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, and now the 19-year-old is making sure to settle his roots in Charlotte early on before the season gets underway. Ball has apparently purchased Cam Newton’s condo in Charlotte: Cam Newton put his Charlotte digs on the […]

Diontae Spencer gave the Denver Broncos an early lead over the Carolina Panthers with an electric punt return touchdown. Spencer, a wide receiver, ran Joseph Charlton’s punt back 83-yards to the house with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter. Denver kicker Brandon McManus missed the extra point, resulting in a 6-0 Broncos […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be out for another game against the Denver Broncos for Week 14 action due to a quad injury, as per ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. The former Stanford product has previously missed several games this season and is already itching to get back to the field and contribute to his […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey won’t play against the Denver Broncos in Week 14. One of the best players in the NFL, McCaffrey is still dealing with an AC Joint injury in his shoulder and also has a thigh ailment. He suffered the shoulder injury in Week 9 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. […]

Carolina Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey was supposed to make his return to the backfield this weekend after missing multiple games with a shoulder injury. However, McCaffrey’s status is in doubt after he picked up a new injury. Panthers beat writer Joe Person reported Wednesday McCaffrey aggravated a thigh injury he apparently tweaked last […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey is in the midst of an injury-riddled 2020 campaign that has seen him play just three games. The 2019 All-Pro member expressed his frustration over his injury mishaps this season. Nonetheless, he still saw some positive light over his extended stay on the sidelines. Via Alaina Getzenberg of […]

The Carolina Panthers have been trying to redeem themselves from the slump they’ve adjusted to in the majority of their games lately. Aside from besting the Detroit Lions in Week 11, the bulk of their season has saw more upsets than not. However, their chances of turning things around just increased coming to Week 14 […]

Fantasy football managers with Carolina Panthers wide receivers on the roster might have to make adjustments ahead of the fantasy playoffs. The Panthers announced eight players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, including DJ Moore (who’s positive) and Curtis Samuel: “Wide receivers DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel were among the eight players placed […]

With the Minnesota Vikings ultimately defeating the Carolina Panthers by the score of 28-27 in a comeback victory, Minnesota also managed to make some history in the process while also improving to a nearly 5-6 on the season. Even with Week 12 yet to fully wrap up, there have already been more double-digit comeback wins […]