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The Carolina Panthers defense wasn’t bad this past season, but it wasn’t great either, as the Panthers finished the year ranked 15th in total defense and 19th in scoring defense. However, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera seems to be expecting bigger things from Carolina’s defensive unit in 2019, saying that the defense “is faster than […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton appears to be making good progress in his recovery from arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, as Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says that Newton is now throwing overhand, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer. Rivera added that there is still no timetable for Newton’s return. Newton underwent […]

The Carolina Panthers continue to say all the right things about Cam Newton’s recovery. The star quarterback underwent another procedure on his shoulder after the season, which of course raised eyebrows. The team had previously said Newton was hoping to avoid another surgery, so it was concerning. That being said, they’ve insisted all along that […]

A whopping 236 players were selected before Terry Godwin heard his name called in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Don’t tell Ron Rivera that his team’s new rookie wide receiver is unlikely to make an impact in 2019, though. After the draft, the Carolina Panthers coach gushed about Godwin’s ability as both […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is among the group of NFL coaches that would love to see the league increase the time spent with players during the offseason. At the NFL’s annual owners meetings, coaches like Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll voiced their support of the idea, and Rivera also had his own interesting […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder earlier this offseason, marking the second procedure he has undergone on his right shoulder over the last year-and-a-half. The good news is that Newton is showing remarkable progress in his recovery, and Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is encouraged by what he has […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera has become a staple of the NFC South division over the years while even leading his franchise to a Super Bowl appearance not too long ago. Now welcoming a newcomer — one with some serious head coaching experience under his belt — to the divisional fold, Rivera has faith […]

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson has had some trouble staying healthy in recent years. Fortunately, head coach Ron Rivera is confident about his status for the 2019 NFL season. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Olson’s future this offseason. According to ESPN’s David Newton, Rivera expects him back for the 2019 campaign: Panthers […]

The Carolina Panthers have a number of voids to fill on their roster this offseason. It appears head coach Ron Rivera’s main priority will be surrounding quarterback Cam Newton with as much help as possible. The Panthers would like to acquire more playmakers on offense. However, Rivera said during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take […]

The Carolina Panthers won just seven games this past season and missed the playoffs for the second time in three years after making three straight postseason appearances from 2013 through 2015. Rivera is taking full responsibility for the Panthers’ lackluster 2018 campaign, saying that he needs to do some things differently moving forward for the […]

Last month, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder, marking his second procedure on his right shoulder inside of two years. However, Newton is already on the road to recovery, and Panthers head coach Ron Rivera likes what he is seeing: “I was there on one of his recovery days […]

The Carolina Panthers’ 15th ranked total defense seems to be going nowhere with no immediate change on the horizon. Head coach Ron Rivera will remain the defensive play caller for the 2019 season, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Jourdan Rodrigue. The NFC South is a rough division, and each team is trending up with their […]

In spite of a disappointing 2018 campaign that will end without a playoff appearance, the Carolina Panthers are expected to keep Ron Rivera as their head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Panthers currently own a record of 6-8. They started the season 6-2 and looked primed to contend in the NFC, […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera believes that tight end Greg Olsen will return to the field for the 2019 season. Olsen has dealt with injury issues over the past few years and most recently suffered a ruptured plantar fascia that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. So, with the veteran […]

Drug testing is supposed to be random in the NFL but for Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid it seems like he could be being targeted and coach Ron Rivera has caught on. Reid was signed after the season started and has only played in 11 games and according to Reid he has been tested after […]

With their playoff hopes dwindling, their quarterback ailing, and the burden of a long losing streak bearing down on them, the Carolina Panthers appear ready to concede the 2018 season. Head coach Ron Rivera confirmed on Wednesday that Cam Newton would be shut down for the final two games of the season with a right […]

The Carolina Panthers, after losing a close one to the New Orleans Saints by a score of 12-9, have lost six straight games. Cam Newton’s pettiness by wearing cleats with brooms on them did not do much for the Panthers offensively, as they settled for three field goals. This losing streak once again puts Ron […]

The Carolina Panthers saw their playoff hopes take a significant blow after Monday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints that have put them on the brink of elimination heading into the final two games of the regular season. It has also put into question head coach Ron Rivera’s job security beyond this campaign given how […]

The Carolina Panthers saw their playoff chances take another significant hit on Monday night after suffering a disappointing 12-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints. This has now put into question the availability of star quarterback Cam Newton for the final two games of the season due to his play continues to be impacted by his shoulder […]

The Carolina Panthers chances to make the playoffs are slim, but don’t tell that to coach Ron Rivera who still thinks his team can get the job done. “Five percent, that’s what they’re giving us,” Rivera said Tuesday of his team’s playoff chances, via Joe Person of The Athletic. “We’ll see.” “As little as (the […]

The Carolina Panthers may be preparing for some major changes to the organization. With the team in the middle of a four-game losing streak, owner David Tepper is not exactly happy with the direction that the team appears to be heading in. That could lead to Tepper entertaining the idea of overhauling some things within […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 few weeks, Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has continued to make progress in his recovery from a fracture in his surgically-repaired right foot. This has put him on the fast track toward being able to take the field in the near future. He was nearly able to do so […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 experienced a bit of an overhaul of the coaching staff this offseason after parting ways with coordinators on both sides of the ball albeit for different reasons. Their most notable addition thus far has been offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Turner’s hiring has undoubtedly brought a sense of optimism to the Panthers’ struggling offense. According to […]

In the wake of their shortcomings in the NFL playoffs, the Carolina Panthers have quickly made some coaching changes to better utilize former league MVP, Cam Newton. The Panthers have officially decided to bring aboard Norv Turner as the new offensive coordinator to replace longtime coach Mike Shula. According to Max Henson of Panthers.com, head coach […]

After finishing 19th in total offense for the second straight season, the Carolina Panthers decided to clean house on that side of the ball by firing Mike Shula and Ken Dorsey. And now, they’re nearing a deal to make Norv Turner their next offseason coordinator, per ESPN’s David Newton. Along with Norv, the Panthers are […]