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ESPN NFL Nation Reporter David Newton covers Carolina Panthers. https://t.co/YcZ7XyKV0N
Joined March 2009
The #ConcertForCarolina reportedly sold 86,000 tickets with all the proceeds going to Hurricane Helene relief in Carolina. You do the math. Never in the history of Bank of America Stadium have I seen this many people here. Just amazing.
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Amazing night at BOA. Official attendance was 82,193 and $24,513,185 raised to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Western N.C. Country music star Luke Combs put this all together. He’s been hard on the Panthers this season but he spoke with great gratitude
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New Panthers starting QB: ‘’I’m happy for this opportunity.’’ His smile speaks volumes.
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Panthers’ QB Bryce Young on his decision not to attempt to jump on the Chuba Hubbard fumble: ‘’Just a reaction.’’
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PJ Walker's TD to DJ Moore had 62 air yards. That's the most air yards on a touchdown since ESPN began tracking in 2006.
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Panthers QB Bryce Young addresses the team after the game today. Guard Robert Hunt was so inspired he wanted to go back out and play again.
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Panthers TE Tommy Tremble says Bryce Young is the best quarterback in the NFL.
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Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold arrive for Panthers first practice of camp together. Chants seem one sided.
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Panthers QB Bryce Young arrives at camp with his girlfriend.
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The Miles Sanders deal with the #Panthers is for $25 million over four years, per sources.
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And the number of new Panthers’ wide receiver Xavier Legette.
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Cam Newton made it clear on Twitter he didn't ask to be traded or want to move on, saying to the team's initial tweet, "You forced me into this.''.
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Baker Mayfleld throws the first pick in competition against Sam Darnold.
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Ben McAdoo asked if he looks at Sam Darnold as his starting quarterback didn't hesitate: "Yes.'' He later said he put his foot in his mouth naming a starter, saying, "That is something I shouldn't have said.''.
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Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson on speculation he could be traded at some point to a team like the Chiefs that need a receiver: listen.
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Bryce Young had a terrific day running the scout team, per Panthers coach Dave Canales.
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The Panthers are the first team to have 0 passing TDs AND throw for less than 150 yards in 4 straight games since the 2009 Raiders. JaMarcus Russell started all those games for the Raiders.
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Panthers WR Robby Anderson says Cam Newton deserves a chance to play QB for Carolina next season, saying few put in his position could have succeeded. Even the Tom Bradys and Aaron Rodgers of the world.
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The Panthers will bring in cornerback Josh Norman, who played under Steve Wilks in 215 during Carolina's Super Bowl run, to see if he can contribute.
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Matt Rhule does not expect running back Christian McCaffrey to play Saturday at Green Bay.
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Multiple league sources tell me Baker Mayfield asked for his release. Makes sense with teams like the 49ers possibly looking for a veteran quarterback. Had he not asked he may have been released anyway with the Panthers going with Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker the rest of the way.
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Longtime Browns and Baker Mayfield fan at Panthers camp. She’s so happy Mayfleld didn’t go to the Steelers.
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The Panthers are re-signing center Bradley Bozeman. A key piece returns. Now the entire starting OL is locked up.
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Baker Mayfield definitely pushes the ball downfield more than Sam Darnold.
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Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks looks set to take another full load in practice today as the team decides whether to activate him Sunday. Al signs are good so far.
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Panthers' QB Bryce Young today: "I thought he played his tail off. Man throws a really good football. It's funny, I think Texas Tech was the first one to offer him when he was in eighth grade and I was at Texas Tech, so I remember watching.
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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard said he’s worked his whole life for the contract extension he got today. He called it life changing.
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According to the manager at Dilworth Neighborhood Bar and Grill Panthers owner David Tepper did stop by and asked the manager who he thought should make the pick. The manager said Tepper wasn't visibly upset. It happened about an hour and 45 minutes before the draft.
Panthers Owner David Tepper just stopped inside to have a word with the owners about the sign out front. This is not a joke #Panthers
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On being sacked 44 times and not broken, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young says ‘’that’s God protecting me.’’
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Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson says Bryce Young still gives the team the best chance to win.
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Cam Newton and Josh Norman get into scuffle after Norman makes pick. #Panthers
http://t.co/MMPARTxMab.
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No Christian McCaffrey (quad, shoulder) at Panthers practice.
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Panthers WR Adam Thielen says Bryce Young earned the right to be the starting QB entering 2025.
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin up early for weight lifting at Liberty Pro Day.
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A league source told me Panthers' quarterback Bryce Young didn't see the decision by coach Dave Canales to bench him coming.
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Panthers LB Shaq Thompson says he wants to finish his career at Carolina. Says he feels there are 2 or 3 good years left in him.
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Cam Newton said during Super Bowl week he absolutely would be back with the Panthers. Owner David Tepper's response: ‘'Is he healthy? Tell me that and then we can talk.''
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Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold says he hasn't gotten the vaccine for Covid-19 yet. He's still evaluating the situation. Coach Matt Rhule said he isn't telling any players they have to get the shot, allowing them to make their.
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If Mario Addison gets a sack today, keep an eye on the celebration. He plans to pay tribute to his brother, shot and killed two weeks ago.
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Panthers QB Bryce Young is smiling as he walks to practice.
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Jaycee Horn says it would benefit him if the Panthers re-signed veteran CB Stephon Gilmore. He's already learned a lot from him.
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Ron Rivera says the Redskins will bring in QBs Joe Burrow and Tua Tagavailoa. Says all options are on the table.
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Panthers Falcons. First picture two hours ago. Second two minutes ago, 20 minutes before kickoff.
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Panthers' sideline interaction. Not great. Something apparently said among Bryce Young, Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen. Stay tuned.
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All the Panthers’ backs seem happy to have Jonathon Brooks for his first official practice.
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Panthers coach Dave Canales said Tet McMilllan became the pick when the Browns took Michigan DT Mason Graham at 5.
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Panthers’ RB Chuba Hubbard on a rare moment of QB Bryce Young addressing the team postgame:
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The Panthers running backs having a little fun. Chuba Hubbard picks off a pass intended for rookie Jonathon Brooks.
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The Panthers are pursuing free agent left tackle Duane Brown, per league source. He is a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He has been with Seattle since 2017.
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Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is out today, but he made the trip to Dallas. There's a chance he could return next week but maybe more likely in two weeks. He's on the field going through his stretching routine.
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Cam Newton officially has passed his physical and signed and meeting with Matt Rhule now, per GM Scott Fitterer.
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Julius Peppers is the first player drafted by the Panthers selected to the Pro Football HOF. Carolina was criticized by some for taking the DE second overall over QB Joey Harrington in 2002. JH had a 26-50 record in six seasons. Pep’s 159.5 sacks ranks 4th in NFL history.
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A big issue for the Panthers in the Deshaun Watson negotiations was his representatives wanted the team to guarantee the third and fourth years of his contract, which the team wouldn't do, per league source.
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Baker Mayfield has gone deep a few times. Been just off.
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Panthers undrafted wide receiver Jalen Coker is celebrating his birthday as well as new opportunities with Diontae Johnson traded to the Ravens.
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Panthers running back Miles Sanders says ‘’Nick Saban is doing a great job at Alabama’’ from what he has seen working with Jalen Hurts and now Bryce Young.
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What made Mitch Kupchak and the Hornets comfortable with Alabama’s Brandon Miller? Well …
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NFC South Standings. Panthers 3-0.Bucs 2-1.Saints 2-1.Falcons 1-2.
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Baker Mayfield three touchdown passes in red zone drills. Perhaps a bit of separation from Sam Darnold, who scrambled for one.
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Pro Bowl corner Stephon Gilmore was NOT activated from PUP and will not make his debut for the Panthers on Sunday against the Giants. He should be ready for next week’s game at Atlanta. He did not travel to New York.
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Details of Teddy Bridgewater's contract with the Panthers via ESPN's Dan Graziano via a league source: 3 years, $63 million, $40 million guaranteed first two years, $15M signing bonus. 2020: $8M salary (full guarantee), $250K workout bonus, up to $750K.
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Former Panthers LB Thomas Davis just said on TNF First Look that thé current Carolina roster is more talented than the one he was on in 2015 that went 15-1 and made the Super Bowl.
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Stephon Gilmore said even if New England had cut him he likely would have signed with the Panthers.
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Panthers coach Dave Canales was headed for the locker room when he turned around to slap hands or give players a hug.
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The one thing that stood out about Panthers third-round pick Matt Corral on the first day of rookie camp was he almost always hit his receivers in stride so they were in position to turn a short or intermediate completion into a big play.
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Panthers QB Baker Mayfield in his first 7-on-7 series with the first team almost was picked by CB Donte Jackson on consecutive passes. Should have been actually.
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Panthers coach Matt Rhule on Baker Mayfield and his storied past: “The stories you hear are not what I see. He’s a true, true professional.’’.
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Panthers owner David Tepper and QB Bryce Young help serve 1300 kids at the Bradley Bozeman Thanksgiving Bash.
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Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey feels good about possible return Sunday vs. Philadelphia. - via @ESPN App
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Panthers OLB Jadeveon Clowney explained his sack celebration like this: hint he was tired.
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Cam Newton will start Sunday. Have a major role. Sam Darnold will play at some point, per Matt Rhule.
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According to Adam Schefter, the Panthers are paying only $4.85 million of Baker Mayfield's 2022 salary of $18.858 million. The Browns pay the rest. Just the kind of deal Carolina wanted during the draft.
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Running back D’Onta Foreman, one of the Panthers’ biggest names that will become an unrestricted free agent, says his first choice would be to return to Carolina.
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The Panthers plan to interview Baylor coach Matt Rhule, 44, for their head coaching job, per source. Rhule's team is playing Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day. Owner David Tepper said it would be a tough transition for a college coach, but.
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Baker Mayfield was 1-for-4 that series, missing his first three passes.
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Ever wonder where the team would be today had Rivera never been fired?.
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Per @AdamSchefter it’s still a three-team race for Deshaun Watson between Saints, Falcons and Panthers, and should have a decision today. Browns were told they are out.
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When asked about new Panthers coach Dave Canales being one of a record nine minority HC coaches in the league Seattle QB Geno Smith said: ‘’I don’t find it encouraging at all. It’s 2024. Why are we still talking about minorities?’’.
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Panthers GM Scott Fitterer says getting Matt Corral takes him out of the market for a veteran, namely Baker Mayfield.
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Panthers coach Matt Rhule on Christian McCaffrey (thigh): "At this point I don't expect him to play.''.
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Panthers back Chuba Hubbard said this was a big win for QB Bryce Young.
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The Panthers have agreed to terms with Chris Tabor to be their special teams coordinator, per league sources. Tabor was the special teams coordinator for the Bears.
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Panthers WR DJ Chark says the team isn’t that far off from being able to be a contender in the NFC South next year.
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Jets coach Robert Saleh called Panthers QB Bryce Young ‘’an unbelievable point guard.’’
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Panthers OL met in a separate room after the game to talk about how the standards they showed today weren’t what they want. They entered the locker room well after the rest of the team.
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Panthers OG Robert Hunt says the boos ‘’suck’’ but he still believed Bryce Young is the right quarterback for this team.
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Panthers QB Bryce Young has no idea what his dance was called near the end of the overtime win against the Giants. ‘’I was just happy at the time.’’
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His shrinking fan base is saying the same thing.
Leaving the locker room, David Tepper shook his head and yelled, “F—-!”.
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The Panthers liked Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons a lot at No. 7 and he was the best pure athlete on the board, but they felt he was a better fit for a veteran team because of his ability to play so many positions. So they went with Auburn DT Derrick Brown,.
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In trading Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers the Panthers gave up the face of a franchises that basically has been faceless the past few years.
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Panthers G Robert Hunt says Bryce Young has had the showman in him all along to do the Steph Curry move he made Sunday. Got to see this.
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Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks is expected to make his NFL debut next week against the Giants in Germany. OLB D.J. Wonnon is expected to make his Carolina debut in that game, and WR Adam Thielen is expected to return from injury -- unless he's a last-minute trade.
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Panthers’ first-round pick Tet McMillan, originally from Hawaii, presented Carolina owner David Tepper with a lei upon his arrival at BOA.
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Bryce Young taking first reps as the Panthers’ backup QB.
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