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2 months ago

Frankie Luvu making an impact for Commanders — Panthers are still trying to replace him

Xavier Woods saw a video of his former Carolina Panthers teammate Frankie Luvu doing the traditional Siva Tau in the Washington Commanders’ locker room after a game, and the veteran safety became a little wistful. “Unlucky enough, they got injured.” GO DEEPER Sign of the times: Panthers ticket holder and Charlotte bar owner has a way with words The Panthers …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t call it a rebuild: 4 thoughts on Panthers’ waiver claims and retooling process

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Following one of the more eventful waiver-wire days in Carolina Panthers’ history, the two men behind most of the moves met with the media Thursday to discuss them. “We got on a Zoom call together and you would’ve thought that we had known each other forever,” Morgan said. Tilis said there’s alignment between the front office and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers 53-man roster: Where biggest needs remain, plus bottom of WR group gets new look

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Analyzing NFL roster cuts shortly after they happen is a caveat-filled endeavor because of all the comings and goings that happen in the 24 hours after initial rosters are set. Bottom of receiver group gets a makeover A day after Canales called wide receiver the team’s strongest position group coming out of training camp, the Panthers kept …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers can’t waste another year of Bryce Young’s career with ‘too many voices’ in his ear

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday was clean-out day at Bank of America Stadium — for Carolina Panthers players packing their gear after an abysmal season but also for general manager Scott Fitterer. We were reminded of that Monday when veteran tight end Hayden Hurst suggested the Panthers’ offensive problems this season could be traced to the fact that there were too …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers request interviews with 9 coaching candidates, 8 GM candidates after firing Scott Fitterer

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers need a head coach and a general manager — and they already have plenty of potential candidates. “As we move forward with the new direction for our franchise, I have made the decision that Scott Fitterer will no longer serve as our general manager,” Panthers owner David Tepper said in statement. The Panthers announced …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

David Tepper’s drink-toss incident an embarrassing and fitting end to Panthers’ 2023

New York Times

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An embarrassing season for David Tepper somehow got worse Sunday when the Carolina Panthers owner was caught on video appearing to throw a drink into the stands near the end of his team’s latest loss. If the league wanted to do Panthers’ fans a favor, they’d ban Tepper from Bank of America Stadium for the next five …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Panthers-Bears: After offseason trade and 9 weeks of season, which team has the edge?

New York Times

When NFL schedules were announced in May, the Thursday night game between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers seemed like a fun, Week 10 matchup of the teams that pulled off the trade that reshaped the 2023 draft and — they hoped — their franchises’ futures. For the Bears, Justin Fields’ status remains up in the air because of a …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Panthers’ final 53-man roster projection: 5 possible surprise cuts

New York Times

The Carolina Panthers began paring their roster with a first wave of cuts Saturday. Corral could run the Panthers’ scout team, get another year to grow by sitting in the QB meetings with Josh McCown and serve as insurance if Bryce Young or Andy Dalton misses time due to injury. Tight ends have been featured prominently in Reich’s offense and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers’ roster holes: 5 spots GM Scott Fitterer should address before season

New York Times

In the midst of checking off a lot of boxes during a productive offseason, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said teams never fill all of their positional needs, due mostly to the salary cap. Outside linebacker Asked recently about what the depth chart looked like at outside linebacker, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said: “We’ve got Mr. Burns and then we’ve …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick

Associated Press

N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have agreed on which quarterback the team will select with the No. Reich said the team’s coaching staff’s convictions on who to take “built gradually” over time. With the top pick decided, Reich said the team is now focusing its attention on its other five picks …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers big board: 40 players, starting with QBs and featuring a lot of speed

New York Times

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Edge Will McDonald IV, Iowa State: The 6-4, 241-pound McDonald tied the Big 12 career record with 34 sacks in five seasons, while matching the Cyclones’ all-time mark with 10 forced fumbles. But he’s a good route runner and strong when attacking the football — two qualities which could make him …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB

New York Times

You might not know it based on the pre-draft media coverage, but the Panthers have other positional needs besides quarterback. Stroud have dominated the headlines since the Panthers traded up for the top overall pick on March 10, but general manager Scott Fitterer has other areas he’d like to address over the 258 picks that will follow No. In The …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers set to go with a QB with 1st overall pick in draft

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Decision time is fast approaching for the Carolina Panthers. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer downplayed any concerns about Young’s size — the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner was measured at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds at the NFL scouting combine in February — being a consideration in the team’s decision. We want to keep this process open all the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers have no reservations about QB Bryce Young’s size

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team has no reservations about Bryce Young’s size as it begins to finalize a decision on who’ll be the No. “When Russell Wilson came out he had three balls batted down his senior year; Bryce had two,” Fitterer said Tuesday during a pre-draft news conference. “It’s not done, and …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers have a plan to put weight on Bryce Young if (when) he’s the choice at No. 1

New York Times

Scott Fitterer did not come right out and say Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will be the Panthers’ pick at No. As has been well-documented, Fitterer was Seattle’s college scouting director in when the Seahawks drafted Russell Wilson, who was 5-11 and weighed 204 pounds at the 2012 combine. “Obviously,” Fitterer said, “it’s a huge decision for the organization.” Talk to …

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1 year, 10 months ago

What we’re hearing: What is the Panthers’ Plan B for DC? Eyes on Eagles’ assistants

New York Times

New Panthers coach Frank Reich is expected to report to work Monday at Bank of America Stadium. My understanding is they’ve moved on to other candidates, namely the other two they interviewed before Reich was hied – Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel or Saints co-defensive coordinator Kris Richard. Also keep an eye on Eagles passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo, who …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Panthers select OT ‘Ickey’ Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he and general manager Scott Fitterer went through about 50 different scenarios the morning of the NFL draft and very few of them had Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu falling to them with the sixth pick. “The fact that every step of my football journey I’ve been in North Carolina, I think that …

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3 years ago

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett to the Panthers? The Athletic’s draft expert says yes

New York Times

If the season ended today, the Panthers would hold the 10th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 6 pick, which The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler predicted Matt Rhule would use on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. Panthers college scouting director Cole Spencer was among the nearly 40 scouts and GMs in Pittsburgh on Nov. 11 to see Pickett and …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Panthers contact free agent CB Richard Sherman as possible fill-in for Jaycee Horn; what’s up with Robby Anderson?

New York Times

The Panthers have a couple of veteran cornerbacks on the roster to turn to in the wake of Jaycee Horn’s foot injury, which is expected to sideline Horn for two to three months and could be season-ending. “I’ve got a decade worth of resumé that should stand more firmly than a momentary lapse in judgment,” Sherman said in his interview …

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Frankie Luvu making an impact for Commanders — Panthers are still trying to replace him

Don’t call it a rebuild: 4 thoughts on Panthers’ waiver claims and retooling process

Panthers 53-man roster: Where biggest needs remain, plus bottom of WR group gets new look

Panthers can’t waste another year of Bryce Young’s career with ‘too many voices’ in his ear

Panthers request interviews with 9 coaching candidates, 8 GM candidates after firing Scott Fitterer

David Tepper’s drink-toss incident an embarrassing and fitting end to Panthers’ 2023

Panthers-Bears: After offseason trade and 9 weeks of season, which team has the edge?

Panthers’ final 53-man roster projection: 5 possible surprise cuts

Panthers’ roster holes: 5 spots GM Scott Fitterer should address before season

Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick

Panthers big board: 40 players, starting with QBs and featuring a lot of speed

Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB

Panthers set to go with a QB with 1st overall pick in draft

Panthers have no reservations about QB Bryce Young’s size

Panthers have a plan to put weight on Bryce Young if (when) he’s the choice at No. 1

What we’re hearing: What is the Panthers’ Plan B for DC? Eyes on Eagles’ assistants

Panthers select OT ‘Ickey’ Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett to the Panthers? The Athletic’s draft expert says yes

Panthers contact free agent CB Richard Sherman as possible fill-in for Jaycee Horn; what’s up with Robby Anderson?