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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel is apparently a huge fan of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. I mean, not that anyone could blame him, as Cam Newton remains one of the more special athletes in all of the National Football League. Yeah. Yeah. Newton is no longer that guy everyone is talking about, as […]

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Carolina Panthers have traded wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin to the Buffalo Bills for third and seventh-round draft picks. Panthers traded WR Kelvin Benjamin to Buffalo for 3rd and 7th round picks, per source. Benjamin rejoins HC Sean McDermott, GM Brandon Beane. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2017 […]

NFL Week 7 featured multiple teams earning credibility as Super Bowl contenders, including perhaps the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately, it also exhibited how far the league’s worst teams have fallen, and it showed how inconsistent others are (like the Carolina Panthers). Here is a look at the highs and lows of a weekend that showed […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is making a significant step towards an eventual return to the field. According to Joseph Pherson of the Charlotte Observer, Olsen is set to begin practicing next week to see how his injured right foot will do after undergoing surgery. “I’m doing good. I’m starting to move around,” Olsen […]

The Carolina Panthers are in a battle in the NFC South. The division title is up for grabs with all four teams in contention with Cam Newton and company trying to keep up with Drew Brees’ New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately for the Panthers, the team took a step back the last two weeks with consecutive […]

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly has been ruled out of the Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears, as per ESPN’s David Newton. Newton also pointed out that Keuchly, who suffered the head injury last Sunday against the Eagles, will miss his 10th National Football League game due to a concussion. The former Defensive […]

The Detroit Lions have been shaky of late, as they suffered back-to-back losses to the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints before heading to their bye in Week 7. It’s not the only bad news they’ll be carrying with them into their scheduled rest, however. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Lions […]

It seems as though every week in the NFL so far has been crazy, and Week 5 was no exception. As the NFC playoff picture slowly begins to clear up, which teams are surpassing expectations, and which unexpected early-season contenders are for real? Madness In The East At the beginning of the season, many believed […]

Injuries and bye weeks are the top challenges for fantasy football managers next week. Guys like Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall were hurt on Sunday, along with the New York Giants fans’ feelings after seeing their team drop to 0-5. The Miami Dolphins also lost DeVante Parker in Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, […]

While Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton currently finds himself under fire for a sexist comment he uttered last Sunday following their win over the New England Patriots, a bit of troubling news from the Charlotte Observer has been released, with Newton as the victim. Apparently, someone was so eager to have a face-to-face with the […]

The Carolina Panthers want a distraction out of the way as quickly as possible, and they are hoping a public apology from quarterback Cam Newton with regards to his recent controversial remark would nip the issue in the bud. On Thursday, Newton finally apologized to what he describes as “extremely degrading and disrespectful” action, during […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has found himself in the middle of a controversy after his questionable remarks toward a female reporter about route running. With that in mind, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Panthers are having internal discussions about the situation regarding how to handle it moving forward. NFL […]

The debate prior to the NFL season was that whether the New England Patriots could go undefeated in the 2017 campaign. But any talk about that was squashed flat right on kickoff day when the Patriots were handed an upset loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom Brady and the Patriots value perfection. They’re used […]

There is so much to process following another eventful week in the NFL. A lot of it has something to do with injuries to some popular fantasy football starters. It’s a shame to see the likes of Julio Jones and Derek Carr suffer setbacks, but that doesn’t mean those players’ owners should fold their laptops […]

The Carolina Panthers may have lost their best offensive weapon in the passing game. Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin suffered a knee injury against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and didn’t return to the game which isn’t a good sign considering his injury history. According to Panthers beat writer Max Henson, Benjamin was ruled out […]

The Carolina Panthers eked out their second win of the season Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, 9-3, but there’s a bad news for them to deal with right after the victory. Panthers star tight end Greg Olsen has been placed on the injured reserve list following surgery to repair a broken right foot, according to […]

And just like that, we are now done with Week 2 of the 2017 NFL season. If your fantasy football team has been undefeated so far, congratulations. If you’re 1-1, not bad! For those who have careened to a 0-2 start, the season is still far from over, and some fixes could be made to […]

Wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., who had an illustrious 16-year NFL career as a member of the Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers, definitely deserves to be immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Smith retired from the NFL just last year, so many fans were surprised to find out that the 38-year-old’s name […]

Since the Carolina Panthers selected running back Christian McCaffrey with the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft, there has been excitement around the organization regarding what he can bring to the team. The Panthers got their first view of that in the season opener, as McCaffrey rushed for 43 yards on 13 carries along […]

Stephen Curry can nonchalantly drill a three-pointer from quite a range, but will he be as accurate in his prediction of the Carolina Panthers’ record he made way, way early in the NFL season? Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer sat down with the Golden State Warriors spitfire guard just before the Panthers take on […]

Over the course of the NFL preseason, there have been some concerns from the Carolina Panthers about Cam Newton’s health and whether he’d be ready for Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Newton is recovering from offseason surgery on a torn rotator cuff. Although he is listed as questionable to play against the 49ers, […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season last year. One way the team might be able to get back on track offensively is the presence of rookie Christian McCaffrey in the backfield. McCaffrey made a name for himself while showcasing his skills at Stanford as one of the most electrifying […]

Beyond the football field, it has been quite a difficult summer for Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin that saw him experience the loss of his mother. He had forged an extremely close bond with his mother over the years that has made this loss extremely difficult for him to go through over the last few […]

For much of the offseason, there has been plenty discussed regarding Colin Kaepernick’s situation, as he remains on the open market with little interest in him across the league. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is the latest to weigh in on the matter, stating that he believes Kaepernick is better than a few of the […]

The primary concern for the Carolina Panthers throughout the NFL preseason has been the health of star quarterback Cam Newton. With Newton recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, the Panthers brass wasn’t sure how quickly he could get back on the field or whether he would be 100 percent once cleared. Head coach Ron Rivera just […]

The Carolina Panthers have a fairly major concern as the start of the 2017 NFL season draws near. Superstar quarterback Cam Newton is coming off offseason surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and has only taken one snap in the preseason thus far. At this point, the Panthers brass doesn’t know how healthy or ready […]

There is a good chance that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will see preseason action this Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Ron Rivera via ESPN’s David Newton. It depends, in part, on how Newton feels about his body on that day. “The big key for us is how he feels in the […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping for a bounce-back season after the team failed to live up to expectations during the 2016 NFL campaign. Cam Newton will play a major role in the team’s attempt to get back on track but he continues to remain sidelined during the preseason. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte […]

One-time NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers has been steadily recovering from offseason shoulder surgery that has kept sidelined throughout the offseason. Although he has been steadily progressing through his rehab from the surgery, the Panthers are prepared to let him miss the remainder of the NFL preseason if needed be, according […]

Dear Steve, I first want to start off and say thank you for bringing your love and passion to the game of football and letting that transcend to many fans, including myself. It all started back in 2001 when you got drafted by the Carolina Panthers. Not much was known about you other than a […]

Cam Newton made headlines earlier this season when he publicly complained that he’s not officiated like the other elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He cited a number of big blows to his head in the pocket that weren’t penalized, claiming that guys like Drew Brees and Tom Brady would’ve drawn flags. He eventually spoke with […]

After an incredible 15-1 campaign in 2015, the Carolina Panthers have endured their most disappointing season in the Cam Newton era. After last night’s defeat, the Panthers sport a 4-8 record and are unlikely to get back to the postseason. Injuries, close losses, and a decline in performance defensively have stung this team throughout 2016, […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was spotted by TNT cameras in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors–Houston Rockets game on Thursday night at Oracle Arena. The 2015 NFL MVP is a close friend and supporter of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, but it was a surprise when he came decked out in Golden State […]

The Carolina Panthers are technically still in the NFC playoff race, but if Luke Kuechly is out for a significant amount of time, their chances steeply decline. Last Thursday, the star linebacker endured a brutal concussion that caused him to become quite emotional. He was immediately placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol while being carted […]

There’s no doubting that the 2016 campaign has been disappointing for the Carolina Panthers. On the heels of a 15-1 season in 2015, Cam Newton & company currently sit at 3-6 as we head into the stretch run of the schedule. A path to the playoffs still exists, but Carolina probably can’t afford to lose […]

Despite Cam Newton‘s complaints about the officiating and his safety on the field, the Los Angeles Rams won’t change their game. It’s not like they need any extra motivation, given that Newton is the NFL’s reigning MVP. The Rams are a physical defense, and they’ll continue to be physical this Sunday. From the LA Times’ […]

Marcus Gilbert wants Cam Newton to pipe down with his complaints about the NFL’s officiating. After taking another cheap hit that was not flagged on Sunday, Newton told reporters that he plans on talking to Roger Goodell. In Newton’s opinion, he’s been on the receiving end of a number of hits that haven’t been penalized, […]

This week’s bye came at a much-needed time for the Carolina Panthers. After going 15-1 in 2015, the Panthers are off to an abysmal, and overall surprising, 1-5 start. They’ve lost three games by three or less points, but given how many close games they won last year, their record in close games was likely […]

Cam Newton fully participated in Thursday’s practice, signaling that he could return from his concussion this Sunday against the Saints. Cam’s return would be a huge lift for a Panthers team off to a disappointing 1-4 start, on the heels of a 15-1 campaign. Early this season, Cam has taken a number of huge hits, […]