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Gerald McCoy knows this Panthers’ defense is capable of big things. Its why he came to Carolina in the first place. With the veteran defensive tackle aboard, the expectations for Carolina’s defense are high. And when asked on WFNZ’s Wilson & Parcell what his own expectations are, McCoy made it clear the bar is set high. […]

In a moment of profound relief for his friends and family and the NFL community, former Carolina Panthers running back Rod Smart has been found safe, per Andrew Dys of the Rock Hill Herald. We heard earlier today that Smart was missing, and that he hadn’t been seen since last week. It was reported that […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games and missed the playoffs, but their record is a bit misleading. The Panthers actually got off to a 6-2 start and seemed primed to contend in the NFC before Cam Newton began experiencing shoulder issues, leading to Carolina […]

Former Carolina Panthers running back and XFL legend Rod Smart has been reported missing, and South Carolina authorities are asking for assistance in locating in him. Smart, who’s real name is Torrold, was last seen June 12 near Indian Land in Indian Land, near Charlotte. “Family and deputies have concerns about his well-being and safety,” […]

Cam Newton has been down this road before. The Carolina Panthers quarterback had shoulder surgery before the 2017 season — but not until March, and he was on a strict pitch count upon his return — so he knows how to handle the rehabilitation process. So far, he looks well ahead of that 2017 pace. […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is waiting to see who will become his team’s starting free safety in 2019. Rivera told The Athletic’s Joseph Person on June 17 the most important position battle during offseason workouts is at free safety. After mentioning the O-line, Rivera quickly shifted to the other side of the ball […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen says Cam Newton has had “great energy” during offseason workouts. Greg Olsen raved about Newton’s energy to The Athletic’s Joseph Person on June 17. It’s just nice to see him back out there running around. I think all offseason he’s had great energy. I think he feels good. I […]

The Carolina Panthers were virtually a playoff lock midway through the 2018 season. They finished the back half with a 1-7 record, their only win coming against a Teddy Bridgewater-led, resting New Orleans team. There are many things to point to when considering this great collapse. Cam Newton’s injury, a horrible pass rush/secondary combo, and […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been catching a lot of passes this off-season from Cam Newton and likes what he sees from the franchise quarterback. Newton had surgery to repair his shoulder and offensive coordinator Norv Turner changed his throwing motion to make it as “efficient as possible.” They also wanted to take […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off of a disappointing 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games and missed the playoffs, but their 7-9 record was a bit misleading. The Panthers actually got off to a 6-2 start this past season and looked primed to contend in the NFC before quarterback Cam Newton began […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off of a disappointing 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games and missed the playoffs in spite of getting off to a 6-2 start. Of course, the biggest reason for the Panthers’ second-half collapse was because of a shoulder issue plaguing Cam Newton, an injury that became so […]

Chris Hogan spent the last three seasons with the New England Patriots, notching a couple of Super Bowl titles in the process. But now, he is a member of the Carolina Panthers after signing with the club in free agency this offseason. Instead of having Tom Brady throw him the football, he will be catching […]

Bruce Irvin is already establishing himself as a leader with the Carolina Panthers. Less than three months after signing with Carolina in free agency, the veteran pass-rusher has become a mentor of sorts to his new team’s young defenders, delighting Panthers coach Ron Rivera in the process. Not that he’s surprised Irvin has made an […]

The Carolina Panthers enter their offseason looking to install some new defensive looks when it comes to how they operate. With these new looks, linebacker Luke Kuechly will be taking on a slightly different role than he’s used to. According to him, though, it isn’t anything to worry about. With the Panthers aiming to incorporate […]

The biggest storyline surrounding the Carolina Panthers has been the progression of quarterback Cam Newton. Regardless, the overall focus for his areas of improvement remains the same. The Panthers had ushered in some new changes with the hope of helping Newton get back to his MVP-caliber form. According to Jourdan Rodrigue the Charlotte Observer, offensive […]

In 2018, the Carolina Panthers had a disappointing season after Cam Newton went down with an injury. The injury was to Newton’s throwing shoulder and it required him to receive surgery to repair it. Recently, Newton was cleared to throw a ball for the first time since surgery when the Panthers began their mandatory minicamp […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was a limited participant in the team’s practice Tuesday but running back Christian McCaffrey was happy to have him back, even if it was only for a few plays. New offensive coordinator Norv Turner and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner have changed Newton’s mechanics to take the pressure off of his […]

It felt like this day may never come for most Carolina Panthers fans, but on Tuesday morning quarterback Cam Newton threw in an open media veteran mini-camp session for the first time since his offseason shoulder surgery. The Panthers social media team was able to live stream this throwing session on several platforms where a […]

When video of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throwing the football surfaced 12 days ago, Panthers coach Ron Rivera was displeased, to say the least. Newton hadn’t been seen passing since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder in January — until a Twitter video purportedly from the Panthers’ practice on May 30 surfaced. The […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the health of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Fortunately, offensive coordinator Norv Turner appears to be optimistic about his status for the 2019 NFL season. Newton has spent the offseason healing from shoulder surgery. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Turner has enjoyed watching his quarterback return […]

Teams around the NFL will be starting mandatory minicamps in the coming days. The Carolina Panthers will be delighted to see Cam Newton be able to participate in their minicamp—sort of. According to Max Henson, a writer for the Panthers official site, Newton will throw at Carolina’s minicamp that begins on Tuesday. This comes a […]

Josh Norman played from 2012 to 2015 with the Carolina Panthers, but some have argued that he should be in the team’s Hall of Fame once he retires, based on those four seasons. The Panthers didn’t put much stock in their Hall of Fame, but later this year four of the teams greatest players in […]

The 2018 campaign began very well for Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Newton was putting up big numbers, taking care of the football and the Panthers had gotten off to a 6-2 start. However, during the second half of the season, Newton was plagued by shoulder issues, resulting in him throwing nine interceptions over a […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has already fully immersed himself in the Carolina Panthers organization so it seems. Not only did the Buccaneers elect to part ways with McCoy earlier this offseason, but the NFC South franchise then promptly signed his replacement in former Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams […]

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy hinted that quarterback Cam Newton played a role in him choosing to sign with his new team. McCoy made his choice on Monday after also considering the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, with reports suggesting that the Ravens may have been the frontrunner late in the process. However, it […]

The Carolina Panthers were able to come to terms on a one-year deal with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. It appears his reasoning for signing with Carolina was fueled by high expectations for the 2019 NFL season. There had been plenty of speculation regarding where McCoy would sign this offseason since there […]

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. It appears he has already circled the dates for when he squares off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After much speculation, McCoy parted ways with Tampa Bay this offseason to join their NFC South rival in Carolina. According to […]

Gerald McCoy really wanted to stay in the NFC South. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, McCoy, who signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, left a lot of guaranteed money on the table in signing with the Panthers. The team that was suspected to have offered McCoy more […]

The Carolina Panthers made one of their biggest free agent splashes in franchise history on Monday, agreeing to terms with six time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Gerald McCoy. The Panthers are very familiar with McCoy, having matched up against him in the NFC South for the past 10 seasons. A one-year, $8.5 million deal with only […]

Count Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen as one of the ecstatic players over the signing of Gerald McCoy. Olsen reacted to a tweet from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter saying McCoy is signing with the Panthers on Monday. https://t.co/RYFb7wIscw pic.twitter.com/KK5M0JmqyC — Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) June 3, 2019 Schefter told ESPN’s David Newton on June […]

Well, it’s official. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is now a member of the Carolina Panthers — and not the Cleveland Browns — with the the veteran defensive star remaining in the NFC South Division for another season. Those in Cleveland are none too pleased with McCoy’s decision as many teams showed […]

Gerald McCoy thought he was signing with the Baltimore Ravens. That is, until the Carolina Panthers wowed him. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton also helped recruit McCoy. Plus, he gets a little payback against the Panthers’ NFC South rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who released him on May 20. […]

Gerald McCoy had quite a few teams interested in signing him following his release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While there were a lot of teams interested, the final three teams in the running to sign him were the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens. McCoy has finally made his decision. After visiting with […]

The suspense is finally over: Gerald McCoy is signing with the Carolina Panthers. No less than ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted the news on Monday, June 3. Former Buccaneers’ DT Gerald McCoy is signing with the Carolina Panthers, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 3, 2019 The Panthers will sign McCoy to a […]

Defensive end Gerald McCoy still hasn’t decided what team he’ll be playing for in the 2019 NFL season, but that decision seems to be getting closer. According to McCoy, things might even be done as soon as today. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, McCoy has said that he hopes to make a decision on […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wasn’t himself throughout the back half of the 2018 season. After starting with a 6-2 record and inching into the MVP conversation, Newton’s production (and subsequently the Panthers’ season) fell off a cliff. Carolina lost seven of their final eight games, missing the playoffs and failing to break the franchise […]

The Carolina Panthers gave their pitch to Gerald McCoy on Friday about why he should join their squad, and Ron Rivera thinks it went well and they have a good chance to sign him. Following Monday’s OTA practice Rivera discussed with media why he thinks the Panthers have a good chance but knows the other […]

The Carolina Panthers have a big season coming up. They started last year off 6-2 but then collapsed once Cam Newton’s shoulder gave up. They looked destined for the playoffs at one point, but then the wheels came off when Newton could no longer throw the ball downfield. Newton’s injury was so bad they needed […]

The Carolina Panthers defense wasn’t bad this past season, but it wasn’t great either, as the Panthers finished the year ranked 15th in total defense and 19th in scoring defense. However, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera seems to be expecting bigger things from Carolina’s defensive unit in 2019, saying that the defense “is faster than […]