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Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis’ potential retirement season was spoiled by his four-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. As a result, it seems Davis has become a bit more open-minded about his playing future beyond the 2018 NFL season. The 13-year veteran acknowledged early in the offseason that this year could be his […]

The all-world linebacker speaks out. Luke Kuechly, NFL All-Pro middle linebacker of the Carolina Panthers, has been on the comeback trail from a devastating shoulder injury. It means the world to the organization that he returns in full health and on Tuesday, the stud eased everybody’s concerns by claiming his rehab is “right on schedule,” […]

The Carolina Panthers made it clear this offseason that they are hoping to re-tool the offense around quarterback Cam Newton. That said, fortifying his offensive line seems like a good place to start. One player who could be poised for a big payday is right tackle Daryl Williams. According to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, general […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had a fine rookie year in 2017. The No. 8 overall pick in last year’s draft had 1,086 yards from scrimmage and seven total touchdowns in 197 total touches, although he didn’t have as many touches as expected on the ground. That could very well change in his second […]

Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton is set to enter his eighth season in the NFL where he has continued to perform like one of the top quarterbacks in the league. However, his former teammate cornerback Josh Norman recently voiced that he believes Father Time is beginning to catch up with him being 29 years old […]

There’s a new offensive boss in town and the tight end is enjoying it thus far. Carolina Panther tight end Greg Olsen spoke about newly-minted offensive coordinator Norv Turner on Monday, admitting much work needs to be completed moving forward, via David Newton of ESPN. “He loses his cool more out here than in football,” […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been getting a lot of attention on social media this offseason because of his bigger muscles. People have commented on some of his pictures that his guns have suddenly undergone a growth spurt. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjHvclUgEu_/?taken-by=panthers But McCaffrey doesn’t get why people are going nuts and taking notice of his […]

The Carolina Panthers exchanged running backs this offseason after they released Jonathan Stewart and signed C.J. Anderson after he was cut by the Denver Broncos. Anderson didn’t have much of a market in free agency, though, and he eventually chose to sign a one-year “prove it” deal with the Panthers. But despite the lack of […]

Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton has long established himself as one of the top talents at his position behind his ability to be a dual threat with both his arm and legs. This combined with his size and speed has made him arguably the most athletically gifted player under center that the league has […]

The Carolina Panthers have announced that the sale of the franchise to hedge fund manager David Tepper has been finalized. “I am thrilled to have been selected to be the next owner of the Carolina Panthers,” Tepper said in a statement. “I have learned a great deal about the community and the team over the […]

The Carolina Panthers made a roster move on Monday morning with the decision by parting ways with veteran wide receiver Russell Shepard after just one season with the team. It was a move that came swiftly prior to training camp just around the corner later this month. According to Joseph Person of The Charlotte Observer, […]

David Tepper, the founder of Appaloosa Management, has reached a deal to become the owner of the Carolina Panthers, according to Tyler Feldman of WBNG.com. Tepper is currently a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, so for this deal to go through, Tepper will have to sell his stake in the Steelers. Tepper is worth a […]

The Carolina Panthers have moved quickly to fill the void left in their backfield after Fozzy Whittaker went down with a season-ending ACL injury. They’ve signed free-agent running back Kenjon Barner on a one-year deal, per their official website. Barner, 29, was originally drafted by the Panthers, who took him in the sixth round in […]

Peyton Manning’s last act as an NFL player was to lead the Denver Broncos past the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 back in 2016 and win his second career title. A couple years later, he could be part of the group that ends up buying the Panthers. Per Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, […]

Earlier this week, the Carolina Panthers bolstered their running game by signing former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year deal. It has brought aboard another proven player in the backfield that could have a significant impact on the running game next season. Regarding his decision to join the Panthers, it came down […]

The Carolina Panthers on Monday afternoon made another addition to their offense this offseason by signing former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year deal. This has brought an upgrade to the backfield with a potential replacement for the departure of longtime starter Jonathan Stewart after 10 seasons. It has immediately put him […]

Former Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson was one of the best players on the market still left over from NFL free agency. However, that has changed after signing a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. There had been plenty of speculation regarding Anderson’s impending future in Denver. Now that he has signed with Carolina, […]

Following nearly a month of floating in the free-agent market after finding himself cut by the Denver Broncos, veteran running back C.J. Anderson has found his next home in the NFL by inking a deal with the Carolina Panthers. This has put him in place to help further stabilize the running back in Carolina. The […]

It has been nearly two months the free agency period has begun, which has vastly thinned out the amount of talent that is left on the open market. However, there are a few high-impact players still available that could latch onto a team to play a significant role. The Carolina Panthers may have added a […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone some serious changes this NFL offseason. It seems the same can be said for running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey spent his first season in the NFL largely working out of the backfield. He now looks every bit the part of a workhorse running back, via Twitter user Michael Coleman. "CMC can't […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone some major changes with their coaching staff on both sides of the ball this offseason. However, it is clear that their focus has been on improving the offense. They kickstarted the movement with the addition of offensive coordinator Norv Turner and followed it up by taking former Maryland wide receiver D.J. […]

The Carolina Panthers are coming off another encouraging season that saw them get back into the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years. However, the team had shortcomings in the wild-card round of the playoffs falling just a bit short against the New Orleans Saints. One of the areas on the roster […]

The Carolina Panthers drafted wide receiver DJ Moore with their 24th overall pick in the NFL Draft. In doing so, they may have just found the true heir apparent to team legend Steve Smith. That’s according to Smith himself, who gave his full endorsement of the pick. https://twitter.com/fearthe_beard11/status/989698971651096577 That’s certainly high praise coming from Smith, who […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is set to sign a two-year extension with the team, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is worth $8.55 million annually, but it could potentially go up to $10.05 million due to incentives. The former would put him into the top five highest-paid tight ends in the league, and […]

Former NFL defensive end Greg Hardy has been out of the league for three years now and doesn’t look like he’s going to make a comeback anytime soon. However, he’s apparently making progress in another athletic career. Per MMAFighting, Hardy will fight in his first professional bout as part of UFC president Dana White’s Tuesday […]

In the months that have followed the 2017 season, there has been persistent chatter concerning Carolina Panther tight end Greg Olsen’s future with the franchise. He is set to play in the final year of his three-year, $22.5 million deal. All of this is only heightened by his strong interest in possibly taking a broadcast […]

There were plenty of discrepancies throughout the course of the 2017 NFL season. Among the more comical was the Minnesota Vikings’ concern over Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson’s gig as a broadcaster. Olson was on injured reserve while dealing with a foot injury when FOX pegged him to be part of the broadcast team in the Week […]

Star wide receiver Dez Bryant has suddenly hit the free agent market for the first time in his career after the Dallas Cowboys elected to release him on Friday morning. This has opened the door to the possibility of several teams making strong pursuits for Bryant’s services. The 29-year-old has already voiced an interest to […]

Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis was handed a four-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance for the first time in his career. It has pushed him out of action for the first month of the 2018 regular season. Prior to this suspension, Davis had declared back in January that next season […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis was set to call the 2018 NFL season his last in the league. Unfortunately, he will have to wait until after the first month to get it started. It goes without saying that the NFL has a strict policy against its players using performance-enhancing substances. Davis is among those that have […]

Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton is alright after he was involved in a minor car accident in Atlanta on Thursday. According to TMZ Sports, Newton was hit by a dump truck while driving his Ferrari F12 – a $300,000 sportscar – at around 4:00 pm. Atlanta police confirmed the accident did indeed occur, but neither […]

After failing to complete the free agent deal with Bashaud Breeland, the Carolina Panthers have now reinforced the position. The organization has officially announced the re-signing of cornerback LaDarius Gunter to a one-year deal, via Max Henson of the Panthers website. Gunter wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent. The Panthers have re-signed CB LaDarius […]

The Carolina Panthers are reportedly planning to pick up linebacker Shaq Thompson’s fifth-year option for the 2019 season, per the Charlotte Observer’s Joseph Person. The move hasn’t been made official just yet, but the Panthers will likely do so before the deadline on May 3. Person notes that the fifth-year value for linebackers in the […]

The Carolina Panthers just keep plugging holes in that depth chart, this time focusing on the secondary. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the team holding residency in North Carolina have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Ross Cockrell on a two-year, $6.8 million deal. The #Panthers sign veteran CB Ross Cockrell to […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has missed the last few games with an ankle injury, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking care of business. Not basketball business, but football business. Earlier in the season, Curry expressed interest in buying the Carolina Panthers, the football team that plays in his hometown of North […]

Free agent wide receiver Allen Hurns might not have to wait long before getting a job again. Currently unemployed after getting released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, Hurns has reportedly received attention from as many as 10 teams, including the Carolina Panthers, according to Hurns himself via Ryan Chellof WFNZ.com. .@A1hurns said Panthers have […]

The Carolina Panthers have spent much of the offseason reshaping their roster on the defensive side of the ball. The front office has shifted part of that focus on retooling their secondary in hopes of building off the success of last season. With that in mind, the Panthers had honed in bringing aboard former Washington […]

Pro Bowl Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen just wrapped up his 10th season in the league. He is set to enter the final year of his three-year, $22.5 million deal, which has brought into question his future with the organization beyond the 2018 season. This question has quickly taken center stage after it was […]

The Carolina Panthers have signed defensive tackle Dontari Poe to a three-year deal, worth between $9 million and $10 million annually. Ian Rapoport broke the news on the mean streets of Twitter. The #Panthers are signing former #Falcons DT Dontari Poe to a 3-year deal, source said, worth between $9M and $10M per year. Big […]