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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has not played to his full capability as of late this season. Newton has thrown for 2,699 yards, 22 touchdowns, and seven touchdowns along with 417 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Newton and the Panthers were off to an incredibly hot start to the season but have suffered four straight […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen ruptured his plantar fascia in the team’s Week 13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olsen suffered the injury in the second quarter and was eventually carted to the locker room. After the game, Olsen told reporters that the injury will likely cause him to miss the rest of […]

Greg Olsen simply cannot catch a break when it comes to foot injuries and the Carolina Panthers have to be getting frustrated. After missing time earlier this season and last year due to foot injuries, Olsen finally seemed to be getting things back on track. Unfortunately, that has changed once again this week. According to […]

The Carolina Panthers got to see wide receiver Devin Funchess back on the practice field on Thursday. Devin Funchess, Curtis Samuel return to practice for Panthers https://t.co/BFtydcdWIx — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 29, 2018 Funchess missed last week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks and the Panthers surely could have used one of their top receivers out […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has an MVP award already for his efforts during the 2015 season, but he thinks he is even playing better than that this season. Newton feels like he has become a more complete NFL quarterback, which has helped his play on the field. “Honestly, I feel like I’m playing the […]

The Carolina Panthers fell short against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12. However, running back Christian McCaffrey managed to make franchise history. McCaffrey’s versatile skill set was on full display versus the Seahawks. According to ESPN Stats & Info., he became the first player in franchise history to register more than 100 yards rushing and […]

The Carolina Panthers are planning to have wide receiver Torrey Smith back in the lineup Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, but fellow wideout Devin Funchess is expected to be sidelined, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Smith has not played in over a month due to a knee injury, while Funchess is dealing with a back […]

Many have pegged the shootout between the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs as one of the most spectacular games of all-time. However, it appears Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera was not a fan of what he was watching. The Rams and Chiefs combined to produce one of the highest-scoring games in NFL […]

The Los Angeles Rams have inched closer to clinching a playoff berth after edging past the Kansas City Chiefs in a thrilling 54-51 win on Monday night. It has put them on the verge of clinching the NFC West division title for the second straight year. With that in mind, Rams head coach Sean McVay […]

The Carolina Panthers season has been the tale of two seasons depending if they are at home or on the road and Greg Olsen knows the road play is something they need to improve on. The Panthers are only 1-3 on the road, and with three of the next four on the road, they need […]

The Carolina Panthers made headlines with the release of running back C.J. Anderson. However, head coach Ron Rivera indicated that it may have been a long time coming. Despite plenty of talk about a tandem backfield in Carolina prior to the 2018 NFL season, it became apparent that the Panthers committed to McCaffrey as the […]

C.J. Anderson days as a member of the Carolina Panthers are now over. According to Panthers general manager Marty Hurney, Carolina decided to move on from Anderson thanks in large part to the dominant role of second-year pro Christian McCaffrey in the team’s backfield, which has made Anderson an expendable asset, via the Panthers’ official […]

Coming into Thursday Night Football, the Carolina Panthers were on a roll. They were riding a three-game winning streak and turning some heads with their defense. They were looking to extend that streak when they went against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They had a good start to the game and even scored first on a touchdown […]

The Carolina Panthers were humbled in a big way against the Pittsburgh Steelers losing 52-21 but after the game, Ron Rivera seemed to suggest this was more of just a bad day of football, rather than a trend he expects to continue for his team. “At the end of the day this s— happens,” coach […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton recently tempered expectations regarding how this year’s team stacks up to those in year’s past. It appears linebacker Thomas Davis feels otherwise. There is no question that the 2015 team is widely considered the most talented team in franchise history. According to ESPN’s David Newton, he thinks this year’s team is […]

The Carolina Panthers have seemingly continued to take steps forward after grabbing their third straight win that has pushed them to one of the best marks in the league holding a 6-2 record. This strong start out of the gate to the season has impressed star quarterback Cam Newton about how things have come together this […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell may be nearing a return to the team. However, it appears Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis is more concerned with running back James Conner. Conner has done an outstanding job as the Steelers’ workhorse in the 2018 NFL season. According to Max Henson of the team’s official website, Davis thinks […]

Through the first eight games of the season, Pittsburgh Steelers second-year running back James Conner has burst onto the scene as one of the rising stars in the NFL by taking advantage of the opportunity laid before him with star running back Le’Veon Bell still holding out. This has garnered much high praise around the […]

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers this coming Thursday. It’s a marquee matchup between two teams that are on a roll and is projected to be a more entertaining game than what’s usually shown on a Thursday. Speaking in front of the media on Tuesday, […]

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers have been explosive offensively lately, and when get a rhythm going, they seem to be unstoppable. Carolina recorded their third straight win with a 42-29 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9. In Week 8, the Panthers dominated the league’s top ranked defense, defeating the Baltimore Ravens […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made some changes under center once again following their loss in Week 8. Fortunately, it appears quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will have wide receiver Mike Evans available for this week’s matchup versus the Carolina Panthers. Evans had been unable to practice this week due to a knee injury he suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals. According […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has had an impressive season so far this year, but there are still some questions about his shoulder. He had shoulder surgery in March of 2017 and since that point, he hasn’t been practicing in the middle of the week. He also asked to not throw a hail mary last […]

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid has made it clear he is going to continue talking about social issues and taking a knee and Ron Rivera “doesn’t have a choice” but to accept it. Rivera has made it clear he has no issue with Reid kneeling, but even if he did, Reid wouldn’t be changing his […]

The 2018 NFL season is halfway over following Week 8, and the true contenders are emerging. The Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints lead the NFC ahead of their big matchup this weekend. Meanwhile, in the AFC, Pittsburgh, New England, Houston, and Kansas City moved ahead in their respective divisions while the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

The Carolina Panthers managed to get back into the win column last week versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Unfortunately, the receiving corps will be a bit shorthanded against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday with the expected absence of Torrey Smith. Smith has been nursing a knee injury he suffered against Philadelphia. According to Max Henson of […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recorded his first career touchdown in Week 7. It seems acquiring a jersey from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is next on his list of goals. The Ravens are looking to get back into the win column. However, Jackson is hoping to get Newton’s jersey after the game, via John Hewby […]

Through the first several weeks of his rookie campaign, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been sparsely used by the team in unique situations on the field. Despite his limited action, it hasn’t deterred him from making a strong impression around the league, as Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl quarterback Cam Newton has voiced much praise […]

The Carolina Panthers have taken a slightly altered approach with Pro Bowl quarterback Cam Newton this season with giving his days from practice during the week. This has once again been the case in the days leading up to Sunday’s tilt against the Baltimore Ravens, which has drawn some questions about his availability due to […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is a pretty unique QB given his combination of size, strength, and speed. As such, Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle had a pretty unique way of describing him. Weddle went all the way back in time to come up with an apt comparison for Newton’s amazing ability to do what […]

The Carolina Panthers had a historic comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, and Eric Reid took serious issue with Malcolm Jenkins. Reid was one of the biggest advocates for Collin Kaepernick’s stand against racial inequality last season. He knelt during the national anthem alongside many other NFL players. Like Kaepernick, Reid found […]

The 2018 NFL season has been entertaining, to say the least. There have been entertaining games, surprising starts on both ends of the spectrum, and some big trades as well. That has led to the belief that this year’s NFL trade deadline may end up being the busiest ever. Already, the NFL has seen the […]

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers appeared to be on their way to another loss on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite being down 17 points in the fourth quarter, the Panthers never gave up. They not only made the game interesting, they were able to come all the way back to take a […]

In the days leading up to Week 7 action against the Carolina Panthers, there had been questions raised about Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz concerning his health regarding a back injury. However, it appears that Wentz has shown enough on the practice field that he is no longer limited by any back issues […]

The Carolina Panthers had their two-game win streak ended by the Washington Redskins in Week 6. However, quarterback Cam Newton is not ready to press the panic button. Carolina’s mediocre outing on offense was magnified by their inability to throw the deep ball. According to Bill Voth of the team’s official website, is not concerned with the […]

Ron Rivera and the Carolina Panthers were unable to come away with a win on Sunday against the Washington Redskins. They ended up losing the game by a final score of 23-17. Carolina moved to 3-2 on the season with the loss, but are still looking like a team that could compete in the NFC. […]

In the last several days, Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has continued to take significant steps forward in his recovery from a fracture of his surgically-repaired foot. Olsen has taken that a step further this week with his increased involvement on the practice field that has led him being a full go […]

Since refracturing his surgically-repaired foot in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has been on a steady path toward returning to the field this year. Olsen has continued to make some significant strides in his recovery that has seen him rejoin the team in practice over […]

Most NFL players want to relax on their day off, but Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers dedicated his to hurricane relief on Tuesday. The North Carolina native donated $100,000 out of his own pocket to support Hurricane Florence repairs. He could have stopped there, but he didn’t. He played football and basketball at UNC […]

The Carolina Panthers beat the New York Giants in a dramatic fashion in Week 5, and the return of Thomas Davis will only make the team more threatening. The Panthers had a bye last week, but they didn’t miss a beat in their return to the gridiron. They improved their record to 3-1. Only the […]