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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin made waves recently with his stinging comments about his former team, the Carolina Panthers, and quarterback Cam Newton. And his current head coach isn’t happy about it. “There’s a time and a place — I’m not saying specific to what comments were made — there’s a time and place […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen came to the defense of his quarterback Cam Newton on Sunday after the former Auburn Tiger star was called out by former teammate Kelvin Benjamin. Benjamin told The Athletic that he would have been better off never coming to the Panthers and that he wished he had a quarterback […]

Kelvin Benjamin made headlines with his recent comments over the weekend about his former team, the Carolina Panthers. The Buffalo Bills wideout was not too complimentary of his stay in Carolina and was particularly critical of quarterback Cam Newton’s accuracy. But despite the disparaging words from his former teammate, Newton’s response was surprisingly cool and […]

Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin has a fresh new start to his career heading into his first full season with the Buffalo Bills in his four years in the NFL. This has given him the perspective to look back at his previous stop with the Carolina Panthers as he voiced that he believes he shouldn’t have […]

The NFC South (New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Bucs, and Atlanta Falcons) currently has two Super Bowl contenders, possibly even three. Can the division’s 2018 NFL Draft class increase the competition between three playoff teams from last season? Let’s rank them from last to first. 4. New Orleans Saints Round 1 pick 14 […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has endured his fair share of struggles as of late. However, that does not seem to have affected his confidence going into the 2018 NFL season. Newton is well-known for the swagger he brings to the game. According to ESPN’s David Newton, the Panthers’ star solidified that notion during training camp. […]

Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Daryl Williams dislocated his right patella and tore the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during Saturday’s morning practice, David Newton of ESPN reports. The team announced that there is currently no timetable for his return, although the normal recovery time for the injury is at least six weeks. […]

Devin Funchess is entering a contract year, and it seems like the perfect time coming off the best year of his career last year. Funchess was quite the disappointment his first two years after being the 41st pick in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Michigan. Last year, Funchess turned it around finishing with 63 catches for […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has made it clear that he is ready for a workhorse role in the 2018 NFL season. It appears head coach Ron Rivera shares that same sentiment. McCaffrey did not get much a chance to show his prowess as a runner. However, according to Steve Reed of the Associated […]

Heading into his second year in the NFL, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has quickly emerged as one of the promising young talents at his position. The departure of longtime starter Jonathan Stewart has opened the door for the opportunity for him to grab a larger role within the offense. The Panthers have acquired […]

Seven months ago, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis seemed ready to call time on his 14-year NFL career. Although, he seemingly had a change of heart following his PED suspension, which will see him miss the first four games of the season. But as Davis enters training camp next week, the 35-year-old will come with […]

In the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers made a move to add another threat in the passing game for Pro Bowl quarterback Cam Newton to throw to next season with the selection of former Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore. The rookie is expected to take up a significant role in […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone much change in the backfield that was headlined by the departure of longtime starter Jonathan Stewart via free agency on a two-year deal with the New York Giants. It has opened up an opportunity for second-year running back Christian McCaffrey to take up a more significant role in the offensive […]

The Carolina Panthers decided to make a change at offensive coordinator this offseason, with Mike Shula making way for Norv Turner. A likely factor in that change was the Panthers’ desire to see more improvement from Cam Newton and the passing game, which has been too inconsistent over the last couple of years. Turner acknowledges […]

The Carolina Panthers have a new owner in David Tepper, who will now have the power to make whatever changes to the franchise he sees fit (except Jerry Richardson’s statue, of course). After the controversy which led to the Panthers’ sale, he will likely look to make some big changes within the organization. But during […]

The Carolina Panthers may have a new owner in David Tepper, but they will still be reminded of his predecessor Jerry Richardson whenever they head to Bank of America Stadium for the foreseeable future. Per Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, Tepper revealed during his introductory press conference on Tuesday that he is “contractually obligated” […]

The Carolina Panthers traded away Kelvin Benjamin last season, which paved the way for Devin Funchess to take over as the team’s No. 1 receiver. In his eight games in that role, Funchess had 483 yards and averaged 16.1 yards per catch. He finished the year with 63 catches for 840 yards and eight touchdowns […]

The Carolina Panthers are a talented team in the NFC with superstar quarterback leading the way in Cam Newton. However, the franchise is coming off a disappointing season in which the team missed the NFL playoffs and questions began to swirl about Newton’s ability to lead this team back to a Super Bowl in the […]

He may not be an active member of the good ole’ boy NFL owners club anymore, but he just found himself hit where it hurts. Former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been fined $2.75 million by the NFL after charges of workplace misconduct. The NFL made the statement on Thursday after a long and […]

What happens when a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and a Carolina Panthers quarterback meet up in Miami? A workout, of course. That’s exactly what transpired recently when Antonio Brown and Cam Newton hooked up in South Beach, as the two hit the gym and did some pre-training camp activities, per TMZ Sports. Antonio Brown and […]

Veteran running back DeAngelo Williams didn’t play in the NFL at all in 2017. And while he hasn’t publicly announced his retirement yet, his recent social media post may be an indication that the 35-year-old won’t play in the league again. Williams recently posted a video of his two-year-old son doing drills on a football […]

It doesn’t appear as if the Carolina Panthers and right tackle Daryl Williams are going to get an extension done anytime soon. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer, there is still a “monster” financial gap between Williams and the team during contract negotiations. A league source also told Rodrigue that it would be […]

Throughout his NFL career, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers has received his fair share of criticism and taunting from fans for his shortcomings on the field. This was once again the case over the weekend as he was at a 7-on-7 camp in Bradenton, Florida where one young fan decided to trash talk Newton […]

The Carolina Panthers’ pick of wide receiver DJ Moore at No. 24 overall in the draft was a popular one at the time. Panthers legend Steve Smith was very complimentary of the Maryland product, while Cam Newton even called up his coach, Ron Rivera, to thank the team for the pick. A couple months later, […]

The Carolina Panthers have made some notable changes to the coaching staff this NFL offseason to change up things with their offensive game plan with star quarterback Cam Newton. This has brought aboard an established voice with a new offensive coordinator in Norv Turner. This has changed the offensive scheme a bit to help lead […]

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, […]