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There have been question marks surrounding Graham Gano’s status for the Carolina Panthers to begin the 2019 season. We may have answers now: The Panthers have placed Gano on injured reserve. He will be out for the season. Graham Gano has been placed on IR https://t.co/RW0JVnuK4Z — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 30, 2019 Since the […]

Cam Newton wasn’t going to play in preseason Week 4 even if he wasn’t injured. But the Carolina Panthers didn’t allow him to attend the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, either. According to The Athletic’s Joe Person, the Panthers sent him home to keep him off his injured foot. Newton suffered a foot sprain against […]

Carolina Panthers rookie linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk came up with a genuinely wild interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. After watching this play, isn’t the only logical explanation that the University of California product is, indeed, a wizard? How? Seriously. How? 😱 📺: #PITvsCAR on NFL Network (or check local listings) pic.twitter.com/hzl3eQICa1 — NFL […]

The Carolina Panthers have high expectations for Will Grier. They used a valuable third-round pick for his draft rights, but the preseason is showing that he may not be the man the team should line up behind Cam Newton. As noted by Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt, Grier was drilled from behind by unblocked Pittsburgh […]

Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano is not expected to take part in the preseason finale versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. It appears his unavailability could spill over into the 2019 NFL season. Gano has spent training camp and the preseason recovering from a lingering knee injury. According to NFL Network’s Tiffany Blackmon, the Panthers may be […]

It’s not uncommon for teams to go into camp and the preseason with multiple kickers. Even if they already know who their starter is, a little competition never hurt anyone. Especially because it gives the team a chance to not overuse their kicker in the preseason. For the Carolina Panthers, that was their plan. Graham […]

The Carolina Panthers have been impressed with Javien Elliott in training camp and may decide to start him at their nickel cornerback position. Elliott tends to compare his professional story to “Rudy.” Some may not know but ‘Rudy’ was a movie made in 1993 that was based on Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger’s quest to play for […]

The Carolina Panthers were ecstatic to see Vernon Butler in training camp in the best shape he’s been in his four seasons in the NFL. The 2016 first-rounder dropped the weight this offseason in an effort to make an impact for the team this year. Via Joseph Person in The Athletic: “I’ve just got to […]

The Carolina Panthers will enter the 2019 NFL season looking to reclaim their spot atop the NFC South and more. After sitting out the Playoffs last season with a 7-9 mark, Cam Newton and team will be gunning for redemption. With Newton ready to roll and Christian McCaffrey and Greg Olson set to offer offensive […]

There has been a lot of chatter during the preseason about the struggles of the Carolina Panthers offense and Greg Olsen has an idea about what those people need to do, relax. Olsen thinks that what has happened during the preseason isn’t a great representation of what will happen during the regular season, and points […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera gave just about the best news a fan of the team could’ve asked for on Tuesday. He said there’s ‘no doubt’ that star quarterback Cam Newton will be ready for their Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. #Panthers HC Ron Rivera says there’s “no doubt” that QB […]

The Carolina Panthers are getting a little uneasy regarding Graham Gano’s status for the start of the regular season. Gano is dealing with a leg injury and Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he wasn’t sure if Gano would be able to kick this week. Rivera said in the next day or two the Panthers should […]

The Carolina Panthers will remain at home in their preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. It will be the final game for the Panthers before they have to trim their roster to 53 players. The Panthers aren’t expected to play many of their starters—if any—when they take on the Steelers. As expected, Cam […]

The Carolina Panthers have no doubts about quarterback Cam Newton as their starter heading into the 2019 NFL season. For now, head coach Ron Rivera expects quarterback Will Grier to soak up all the knowledge he can. Grier has largely struggled to impress during the preseason thus far. According to Max Henson of the team’s […]

When Andrew Luck shocked the football world by announcing his retirement this past Saturday, it rubbed some people the wrong way. Indianapolis Colts fans in attendance at the team’s third preseason game on Saturday booed Luck as he walked off of the field at the end of the contest, and some have questioned the timing […]

There is good news for Carolina Panthers fans: The rehabilitation process for Cam Newton took a big step forward. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera revealed to Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper and the rest of the sports media present at the Panthers facility that their franchise quarterback is now out of his walking boot: “It […]

Andrew Luck announced his retirement on Saturday. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback took everyone by surprise with the move. It led to everyone in the sports world giving their two cents about the situation. For Doug Gottlieb, maybe he shouldn’t have. Let’s be honest; he went for a lame “Millennial” joke. Those jokes rarely make sense, […]

The Carolina Panthers may want to check to see if everything is okay with Christian McCaffrey after seeing the pictures of the running back in this year’s Madden 20 video game. McCaffrey shared his hilarious reaction to the glitch in the game on Twitter. I don’t wear a hand warmer over my belt cmon Madden […]

The Carolina Panthers faced the New England Patriots in their third preseason game on Thursday night. Ron Rivera elected to deploy his starters to begin the game but his plan got off track fairly early in the game. Fans were anxious to see Cam Newton get his first action in the preseason but his day […]

It had been an eventful week between Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid and New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson. Things ultimately culminated with an illegal hit during their teams’ third preseason game. Watson took a shot to the head from Reid on Thursday night despite already being down. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, […]

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid’s hit on Benjamin Watson hit wasn’t personal, even though that is what some believed after the hit. Watson caught a pass and was already touched down when Reid led his shoulder into Watson’s head. Watson laid on the ground for a while before getting up under his own power and […]

Carolina Panthers seem to have dodged a bullet with quarterback Cam Newton’s injury. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Newton’s official diagnosis is a mid-foot sprain, and the team is cautiously optimistic that he will be ready to go when the Panthers open up the season against the Los Angeles Rams. #Panthers QB Cam […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suffered another injury on Thursday night, sustaining what is currently being deemed a sprained ankle in a 10-3 loss to the New England Patriots. The game marked the first time Newton was on the field since Week 15 of the 2018 campaign, as he was shut down for the final […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton played in his first preseason game of the year on Thursday night, but things did not exactly end well, as Newton left the contest with an ankle injury. The good news is that X-rays came back negative and that it is currently being diagnosed as a sprain, according to Ian […]

Boom. That’s what those in Foxborough heard on Thursday night when Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid hit New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson, albeit late. It was a big — and not legal — hit on Watson; luckily, the tight end was able to get up under his own power after the play. Watson […]

Tom Brady has always had a good relationship with his receivers, even if they aren’t on the roster. So, when Chris Hogan leaves the New England Patriots for the Carolina Panthers, Brady still has love to give for one of his former targets. Brady ➡️ Hogan: Reunited! (via @Patriots) pic.twitter.com/MjHlhGzSkm — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton left Thursday’s preseason game against the New England Patriots early due to a foot injury, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. He will not return for the game, and it’s unknown how severe the injury is or where it precisely is on his foot. Before leaving the game, Newton hit 4-for-6 […]

The New England Patriots have gotten off to a fast start in the preseason with two wins in their first two outings. In their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, New England picked right back up from where they left off as Super Bowl champions in 2018. Both teams took part in joint practices together […]

The Carolina Panthers seemed just inches away from having a successful season in 2018. Through eight weeks, the team was 6-2 and sitting near the top of the NFC South. Then, the Panthers stumbled upon the Pittsburgh Steelers and everything went awry. The Steelers annihilated the Panthers 52-21 but the worst part of the game […]

Carolina Panthers running back Cristian McCaffrey has established himself as one of the most promising, young players in the NFL. It seems New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell knew he was something special ever since his days at Stanford. McCaffrey recently revealed that Bell had contacted him during his sophomore year in college. He […]

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has spent the bulk of his career trying to bring quarterback Cam Newton down. He now finds himself in a situation where he is lifting his new teammate up with praise. Newton is certainly no stranger to dealing with criticism throughout his career. McCoy admitted during an appearance on […]

The Carolina Panthers have been optimistic about the health of quarterback Cam Newton heading into the 2019 NFL season. It seems they plan to solidify that notion against the New England Patriots. Week 3 of the preseason is considered to be somewhat of a dress rehearsal for many times. According to Max Henson of the […]

The Carolina Panthers have ushered in a youth movement to their receiving corps in recent years. It seems head coach Ron Rivera is happy to finally see some return on their investment. Wide receivers D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel have been among the notable standouts through training camp and the preseason thus far. According to […]

The Carolina Panthers are still looking for their definite backup quarterback to Cam Newton. Though the team spent a third-round pick on Will Grier, he’s not guaranteed to be that answer, as Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke continue to be rostered. After Friday night’s 27-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Ron Rivera talked […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off of a 27-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game on Friday night, but by now, we know that the preseason isn’t about wins and losses: it’s about progression and the young guys who are fighting for roster spots. So, while the big names like Cam […]

Jay-Z made headlines when it was announced Roc Nation will be entering a partnership with the NFL for entertainment and social justice efforts. It seems the news has been met with some contempt form Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid. There is no question that the deal has received plenty of mixed feelings. Reid was not […]

The Carolina Panthers have announced that Luke Kuechly and Cam Newton will both sit out Friday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, according to Pro Football Talk. This announcement comes as no surprise. Newton suffered a major shoulder injury in the middle of last year, and his play steadily declined because of it. It would make […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz is mostly known as a blocking tight end but is ready to help the team in the passing game if that’s what is needed. Last season Manhertz picked up a new nickname “Martinez” when he caught a 50-yard pass from Christian McCaffrey on Monday night football against the New […]

Different coaches around the NFL have different opinions on joint practices but Panthers coach Ron Rivera is a guy who wishes he could do them more. Rivera said it’s key that both teams have the same goals but when that is the case he sees a lot of value in them. Via the Charlotte Observer: […]