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The Carolina Panthers acquired one of the best defensive backs in the league when they signed Eric Reid, and head coach Ron Rivera is excited about what he brings to the table. The 26-year-old Reid was a Pro Bowler in 2013, but he was hard-pressed to find a job in the NFL this offseason. NFL […]

Over the last couple of weeks, Carolina Panthers star tight end Greg Olsen continues to make his way back from a fracture in his surgically-repaired foot. Olsen continues to hedge toward a return over the next couple of weeks, taking another critical step by beginning to run and catch balls on the practice field, according […]

Eric Reid has been the talk of the NFL today after signing a deal to play for the Carolina Panthers. Drama surrounded him all offseason and into the regular season due to no team signing him to a deal. Part of the issue surrounding him was the fact that he has shown such a strong […]

Following months of being out on the open market, veteran safety Eric Reid finally landed with a team, inking a one-year deal for the rest of the 2018 season with the Carolina Panthers. Shortly after that, NFL reporter Jim Trotter revealed the San Francisco 49ers made a strong run to bring back Reid earlier this week […]

In need of secondary help, the Carolina Panthers made the decision Thursday morning to ink veteran safety Eric Reid to a one-year deal for the rest of the 2018 season. In response to that move, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took to Twitter to congratulate his former teammate on the next chapter of […]

The Carolina Panthers are battered up in their secondary after safety Da’Norris Searcy was put on injured reserve due to a concussion heading into Week 4 of the season. This has pushed the Panthers to ink former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid: #Panthers have signed safety Eric Reid pic.twitter.com/X58eXxuQAC — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 27, 2018 […]

The Carolina Panthers head into their bye week with a glaring void in the secondary. Wide receiver Torrey Smith feels free-agent safety Eric Reid would be up for the task. Reid has been on the market ever since his departure from the San Francisco 49ers. Smith feels the Panthers should seriously consider bringing the Pro […]

Offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse has a new home in the NFL. That’s after the Buffalo Bills shipped him to the Carolina Panthers, according to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL. #Bills are trading OT Marshall Newhouse to the #Panthers, source confirmed. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 25, 2018 The Panthers later added some clarity about the […]

Since suffering a refracture of his surgically-repaired foot, Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has decided to put off surgery to work his way back from the injury. According to David Newton of ESPN, Olsen has expressed that he is ahead of schedule on his recovery and hopes he will be back on […]

During Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton suffered a brutal hit to the head after scrambling for a first down as slid to give himself up. Newton was nailed in the head by a low launching tackle from Falcons safety Damontae Kazee, who was ejected shortly after. Following the game, […]

The Carolina Panthers have suffered a significant blow to their offense with Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen suffering a refracture to his surgically-repaired foot during the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Since then, there have been reports that Olsen is looking to make his return this season after allowing his foot to rest […]

Dallas Cowboys defense end DeMarcus Lawrence was fined $20,054 for his Week 1 hit on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Lawrence made questionable contact with Newton on a third-and-long pass attempt on the Panthers’ opening drive last Sunday. Referee Walt Anderson penalized Lawrence, extending Carolina’s drive and giving the Panthers favorable field position they failed […]

The Dallas Cowboys fell short in the season opener against the Carolina Panthers in disappointing fashion, which was compounded by defensive end Randy Gregory suffering a concussion. There had been some questions concerning his availability for Week 2 action against the New York Giants due to being placed in the concussion protocol. However, Rod Phillips […]

It appears that the Atlanta Falcons will be shorthanded on Sunday. Running back Devonta Freeman has officially be ruled out of the division rival Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson. Devonta Freeman is OUT Sunday. — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 14, 2018 Freeman is dealing with a sore knee and after last Thursday’s game against the […]

The Carolina Panthers are dealing with a lot of issues on offense and are going to be very shorthanded on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, but offensive coordinator Norv Turner thinks Cam Newton can still be the difference. Starting left tackle Matt Kalil, starting right tackle Daryl Williams and tight end Greg Olsen will be […]

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith thinks that Greg Olsen’s injury can benefit the team in the long run. Smith elaborated on his thoughts on WFMZ, a local sports radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina. He had tons to say about the depth and young talent the Panthers have at their disposal. From WFNZ: […]

The Carolina Panthers pulled out a 16-8 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, but it had come at a cost with star tight end Greg Olsen refracturing his foot that he had undergone surgery to repair last season. Despite that, Olsen voiced on Twitter on Tuesday morning that he plans on pushing his […]

The Carolina Panthers have announced that tight end Greg Olsen re-fractured his foot in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. There are currently no plans for Olsen to undergo surgery, and that the Panthers will evaluate his progress on a monthly basis. The 33-year-old left the Panthers’ Week 1 win over the Cowboys after injuring the foot. He was […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly suffered a hyperextended knee in their 16-8 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in their season opener. But Panthers fans should breathe a sigh of relief as the injury isn’t too serious and should allow him to return reasonably soon, according to Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com. Per club source, Panthers LB Luke […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen went down with a foot injury in their 16-8 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. According to Joe Person from The Athletic, Olsen was was seen on crutches with a boot on his right foot. Olsen on crutches with boot on right foot, which is the surgically repaired one. — […]

The Carolina Panthers are set to begin the 2018 season at home with an intriguing matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. There was some initial doubt as to whether or not the Panthers would have the services of Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen for the season opener after he was present in […]

The Carolina Panthers are set to embark in the 2018 season after a busy offseason that saw the front office acquire many new offensive weapons to help push the offense forward in helping the franchise compete for a Super Bowl. There is a renewed buzz around the franchise, but Pro Bowl quarterback Cam Newton has voiced […]

Carolina Panthers left tackle Matt Kalil won’t be there on the field when his team opens its 2018 NFL season schedule against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. In fact, he will be missing the first eight games of the season after he was put on the injured reserve list by the Panthers due to a […]

Back in 2016, the Denver Broncos took a chance on quarterback Paxton Lynch as they prepared for the post-Peyton Manning era. The team selected Lynch 26th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft with high hopes of the Memphis product being their future franchise quarterback. Unfortunately, two years later, Lynch is now looking […]

Last season, the NFC South finished as one of the best divisions in the NFL. Difficult schedules and personnel changes will make the road to the playoffs tougher, but the NFC South is loaded with talent again, led by the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. Here is a look at what promises to be […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton can use his legs to make plays, and it’s what makes him such a special quarterback. Newton knows that his running ability is a gift but it can also be a curse at times and in the last preseason game it was a big curse. In the Panthers’ third preseason game against […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has made it clear that he is ready to take on an increased role in the offense this year. It appears he has a firm believer in Hall of Fame running back, LaDainian Tomlinson The arrival of new offensive coordinator Norv Turner has brought a newfound sense of optimism […]

New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has locked in on Manchester City Football Club Chief Operating Officer Tom Glick to be the Panthers’ team president, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington. Steven Drummond of Panthers PR released a statement Friday saying the team had no announcement to make on this front and that they are “still […]

Former Carolina Panther Charles Johnson has decided to hang up the cleats after spending 11 years in the league all down in Charlotte. The Panthers selected him in the third round in the 2007 draft, and he spent many years as an elite pass rusher who is second on the team’s all-time sack list only […]

The Carolina Panthers’ offensive line has taken another hit with Matt Kalil being declared week-to-week after undergoing an arthroscopic knee procedure. Kalil visited Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his right knee, and it was decided the best option was to undergo a procedure. “He will be evaluated on a weekly basis,” head athletic […]

In preseason, a team wants to face the stiffest competition to see just exactly where their team is and they can use it as a good measuring stick. Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly has those exact thoughts and is excited to go up against the New England Patriots in their third preseason game, according to […]

Heading into his second campaign in the league with the Carolina Panthers, running back Christian McCaffrey has entered a situation where he can become a more valued asset to the offensive game plan. It has become increasingly evident with his play on the field in the preseason that saw him put together an impressive 71-yard […]

Kelvin Benjamin used to be a favorite target of Cam Newton back when the two were still playing together for the Carolina Panthers. Those days are gone, and so is their friendship it seems after Benjamin recently criticized Newton’s ability to throw pinpoint passes. If Benjamin wanted to start a feud with Newton, he’s successfully […]

Earlier this month, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin voiced some harsh criticism toward his former Carolina Panthers teammate quarterback Cam Newton bashing him for his ability to throw the ball accurately and intelligently. In wake of that, Newton did approach Benjamin prior to the Bills and Panthers taking the field against each other last […]

Things have heated up on the front between former teammates wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and quarterback Cam Newton after the Buffalo Bills blasted the Carolina Panthers quarterback for his lack of accuracy and ability to help develop his wideouts. Benjamin appears to have taken another subtle shot at Newton as he took to social media […]

Although the preseason just started, it is never too early for petty nonsense. This was made clear by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin following a somewhat heated exchange. It appears Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed was not a big fan of Benjamin’s actions. He said via TMZ Sports that […]

The Carolina Panthers have shifted more of their focus toward helping star quarterback Cam Newton take the next step in becoming a more effective passer. This has seen the franchise make a move to bring in an established offensive coordinator in Norv Turner to aid that process in developing more consistency on Newton’s throws and […]

Mere days after Kelvin Benjamin’s critical comments toward Cam Newton, the two former Panthers teammates got to see one another face-to-face before their preseason opener Thursday. The two seemed to have quite a tense interaction where Newton followed Benjamin around before walking away. When asked post-game what their whole interaction was about, Benjamin said that he […]

Earlier this week, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin threw the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton under the bus saying he should have never gone to the team in the first place. The two met face-to-face for the first time before the two teams faced off in their preseason game on Thursday night and according to […]