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The Carolina Panthers went 7-9 in the 2018 season, finishing third in the NFC South and not making the playoffs. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints won the division with a 13-3 record. 2019 is a new season though and anything can happen. There are factors that could lean in the favor of the Panthers, and […]

The Carolina Panthers are very much focused on fixing two of their biggest weaknesses – their offensive and defensive lines – when it comes to the draft, and they’ve already begun meeting players who might be able to help in that regard. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via 247 Sports), the Panthers are hosting Florida […]

The Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Chris Hogan to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hogan spent the 2018 campaign with the New England Patriots, playing in all 16 games and hauling in 35 receptions for 532 yards and three touchdowns. The 30-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Monmouth […]

A lot of people grew concerned about Christian McCaffrey’s workload last season. After cutting C.J. Anderson, the Carolina Panthers began using him as a true workhorse back. He received an eye-popping amount of touches, and was the focal point of the offense the entire season. Many observers were worried the Panthers would run him into […]

The Carolina Panthers had a rough season last year. They started the year off red hot, racing out to a 6-2 record. For a while, they seemed bound for the playoffs, but then they completely collapsed. They lost seven of their next eight games and finished the year 7-9. Quarterback Cam Newton was dealing with […]

Through eight games in the 2018 season, the Carolina Panthers looked like one of the best teams in the NFC. Then, the Panthers lost their Week 9 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers—going 1-7 after that. The fall of the Panthers was mind-boggling after how impressive they looked for the first half of the season. An […]

The Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Rashad Ross, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ross had been playing for the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football league. During his short stint in the AAF, Ross hauled in 36 receptions for 583 yards and seven touchdowns, and for a Panthers team that is […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games and missed the playoffs, but their lack of success this past season comes with a caveat. Remember: the Panthers got off to a 6-2 start and looked like a legitimate contender in the NFC before Cam Newton began […]

The Carolina Panthers already have Christian McCaffrey, but they can certainly use another running back to take some pressure off of him heading into the 2019 campaign. That’s why NFL analyst Charlie Casserly feels that the Panthers should pursue University of Alabama halfback Josh Jacobs in the NFL Draft later this month. Casserly added that […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is among the group of NFL coaches that would love to see the league increase the time spent with players during the offseason. At the NFL’s annual owners meetings, coaches like Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll voiced their support of the idea, and Rivera also had his own interesting […]

The Carolina Panthers lost quite a few of their older players to retirement this season, and there was speculation that tight end Greg Olsen could be next. 39-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers decided to hang up his cleats after 17 seasons in the NFL. The Panthers opted not to re-sign the 36-year-old Thomas Davis, who […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and his status for the 2019 NFL season. He has no doubt about his intentions for next season. There is no question that Olsen has been in the final stretch of his career for the last few years. Regardless, he said during […]

Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne was set to test the waters of free agency this offseason. It has not taken very long for him to decide Carolina is where he wants to stay. Artis-Payne has agreed to re-sign with the Panthers. Although no detais of the deal have been clarified, the Element Sports Group […]

The Carolina Panthers might be in need of a pass catcher more than ever after losing several key players over the last few seasons, and Michael Crabtree is still available. Most recently, the Panthers lost Kelvin Benjamin in a trade that sent him to the Buffalo Bills just a couple seasons ago, and now Devin […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder earlier this offseason, marking the second procedure he has undergone on his right shoulder over the last year-and-a-half. The good news is that Newton is showing remarkable progress in his recovery, and Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is encouraged by what he has […]

D.J. Moore is set to step into the No. 1 wide receiver role for the Carolina Panthers in 2019. After the team lost Devin Funchess to the Indianapolis Colts in free agency, they will need a big season from Moore. Count NFL wide receiver legend Larry Fitzgerald as one who thinks that Moore is ready […]

The Carolina Panthers have scheduled a pre-draft meeting with Ohio State defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones, according to James Layton of Red Zone Insider. The Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos also have pre-draft visits planned with Jones. Jones is coming off of a terrific junior campaign at Ohio State in which he racked up 43 tackles, […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wants to strengthen his mind, and in order to do that, he is giving up sex for a month. During an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Newton said he will be taking a vow of chastity: “In March — I hope this is an adult crowd, […]

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly met with West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Will Grier. CBS Sports is reporting that the team’s brass is following what they said they were going to do — find a quarterback through the NFL Draft and Combine — especially with the health concerns that Cam Newton has gone through. The question, […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent defensive lineman Bruce Irvin, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Irvin split the 2018 campaign between the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 19 tackles, 6.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He began the season with the Raiders before being cut in early […]

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis has found a new home with the Los Angeles Chargers. As a result of switching coasts, the longtime NFL defender believes that he brings a tremendous amount of “veteran wisdom” with him to Los Angeles. “When you look at this roster and the guys they have on this team […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a 7-9 season and failed to reach the playoffs for the fourth time during Ron Rivera’s stint as head coach. The main reason for this was the health of quarterback Cam Newton; although he started 14 games and had one of his better statistical seasons, Newton was never himself, […]

The Carolina Panthers have been shuffling around their offensive line a little bit. First, center Ryan Kalil announced his retirement at the end of last season. Then on Thursday, they cut Kalil’s brother and offensive tackle Matt Kalil, just two years into his five-year $55 million deal. They signed center Matt Paradis away from the […]

Ryan Kalil will have to continue his stellar playing career without his younger brother lining up two spots to his left. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Carolina Panthers have released veteran left tackle Matt Kalil. #Panthers veteran LT Matt Kalil has been released, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2019 Last […]

News of former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess signing with the Indianapolis Colts leaves D.J. Moore as Cam Newton’s top option for the upcoming season. At the NFL Combine, Ron Rivera did speak on Moore’s ability to blossom into the number one option. That was the Panthers hope after spending a 22nd overall selection […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to re-sign offensive lineman Daryl Williams to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Williams is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just one game as a result of a knee injury he suffered in training camp, when Williams tore his MCL and dislocated […]

The Carolina Panthers and center Matt Paradis have agreed to a three-year deal worth $27 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Source: Former #Broncos C Matt Paradis agreed to terms with the #Panthers on a 3-year deal worth $27.03M. Out of nowhere. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019 Matt Paradis has been […]

Throughout his NFL career, wide receiver Devin Funchess has never switched sides and remained what appeared to be a pivotal piece to the Carolina Panthers organization. That’s about to change, though, as NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero broke the news on Monday that Funchess will now be taking his talents to Indianapolis. The #Colts are signing former […]

With Super Bowl 53 well behind us, all eyes are focused on the 2019 offseason. The NFL Draft, free agency, and possible trades will be the topics of conversation going forward. For every team in the NFL, they will be looking to make moves to improve their rosters for next season. One of the players […]

The Carolina Panthers have exercised their option on wide receiver Torrey Smith, meaning Smith will be back with the Panthers next season, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Smith played in 11 games this past season, catching just 17 passes for 190 yards and a couple of touchdowns, marking the worst season […]

Teams in need of defensive help next season sure had to be pleased with the number of defensive standouts from the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, which concluded on March 4. While defensive line players shined, more than a handful of linebackers and defensive backs also saw their respective NFL Draft stocks rise heading towards April. […]

Devin Funchess will not be returning to the Carolina Panthers next season, but he has an idea of another wide receiver whom he thinks would be a good fit on the team: Antonio Brown. Funchess thinks the duo of Brown and Cam Newton would definitely be entertaining: “It’d be like two bulldogs going back and […]

The Carolina Panthers are facing a critical offseason. The team started off hot last year with a 6-2 record, but faded quickly. Cam Newton’s health deteriorated and they ended up finishing 7-9. They’ll need to make some big improvements this offseason, both at their skill positions and in the secondary. Here are three potential trade […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera has become a staple of the NFC South division over the years while even leading his franchise to a Super Bowl appearance not too long ago. Now welcoming a newcomer — one with some serious head coaching experience under his belt — to the divisional fold, Rivera has faith […]

Spending his entire career in North Carolina en route to becoming a Carolina Panthers legend, veteran linebacker Thomas Davis will be forced to find a new home for the 2019 season if he wishes to continue his NFL playing career. As a result, to say that the seasoned tackler was surprised when he was informed […]

The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Jared Norris to a two-year contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Norris played in just three games this past season after suffering a toe injury that landed him on the injured reserve list. He logged just one tackle when he was on the field. The 25-year-old, who […]

Derek Ciapala is joined by podcast hosts from across the country to review to own what they got wrong about the 2018 NFL season. Rams Talk welcomes the Rockpile Report’s Drew Gier and Chris Krueger for the Buffalo Bills, the Chicago Audible’s Brandon Hazlett for the Chicago Bears, Keep PoundDENN’s Dennis Walsh for the Carolina […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was a workhorse this past season, carrying the ball 219 times for 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns while also hauling in 107 receptions for 867 yards and six scores. Not only that, but McCaffrey was the only running back in the NFL to play in more than 83 percent […]

The Carolina Panthers have found a bonafide workhorse back in Christian McCaffrey. However, it appears they will look to add even more talent to their backfield. The Panthers have a number of voids to fill this offseason. According to Steven Taranto of 247 Sports, they have not ruled out taking another running back similar to […]