PANTHERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Panthers reportedly haven’t asked Jon Beason to redo his contract

According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, the Carolina Panthers haven’t approached linebacker Jon Beason about restructuring his contract. Beason has a $9.5 milloin cap number for the 2013 season.  With all of the injuries he’s suffered over the past few years, it would make sense for the Panthers to ask him to restructure his contract.  But ultimately they have about...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Steve Smith shreds Mark Sanchez, who responds in typical Sanchez form

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith absolutely hammered Mark Sanchez, but Sanchez's response could have used a little extra (paper bag sandwich) mustard.
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Steve Smith: “I wouldn’t let (Mark) Sanchez throw me a sandwich”

Photo credit: news.yahoo.com/AP Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is well-known throughout the league for not biting his tongue in most situations, but thankfully he can usually back it up on the field. Also, he probably doesn’t have to worry about building chemistry with a new quarterback anytime soon, since Cam Newton is going to be the quarterback for the Panthers...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Steve Smith rips New York Jets Mark Sanchez

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith  has never held his tongue. Smith recently appeared on former teammate Muhsin Muhammad’s radio morning show on WFANZ. During the appearance, he teed off on New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.  Please click here to read this story and listen to Smith's interview. The post Steve Smith rips New York Jets Mark Sanchez appeared...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Steve Smith: I Wouldn’t Let Mark Sanchez Throw Me A ‘Paper Bag Sandwich’

The pile on Mark Sanchez tour is at full steam, and doesn’t look to be stopping anytime sooner.  If and when Sanchez is released or traded, I don’t think Carolina is where he’ll end up. Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is known for voicing his opinion and speaking his mind.  Smith was the guest host this morning on  Charlotte radio station WFNZ and let Sanchez have...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, keeps him in town until 2015

According to Brian MacIntyre of Yahoo! Sports, the Panthers have restructured the deal of DeAngelo Williams, which keeps him locked up through 2015. The deal shaves $3.2 million off the 2013 salary cap, Williams was due to make $8 million over the 2014 and 2015 seasons. MacIntyre writes:  ‘Williams was entering the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Drayton Florence, Carolina Panthers players & coaches host a Play 60 youth football camp at Fort Bragg

May 14, 2013 (Fayettveille, NC) — The Carolina Panthers, including new addition and military support himself, Drayton Florence, traveled to Fort Bragg in partnership with Lenovo and the USO of North Carolina to host a Play 60 football camp for children on-base, a culture change forum and spend time with our troops today. In addition to Florence, welcoming the children to the Play...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

DeAngelo Williams reportedly restructures his contract with the Panthers

According to Yahoo! Sports, running back DeAngelo Williams has restructured his contract with the Carolina Panthers. Williams was entering the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was scheduled to earn $5 million in cash with an $8.2 million salary cap number for 2013. Williams will still receive $5 million in cash this year, but the deal has been restructured in...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Carolina Panthers Sign LB Ben Jacobs

The Carolina Panthers have signed LB Ben Jacobs. Jacobs last played in the NFL during the 2011 season with the Browns. Then, his rookie year, he saw action in five games but had his year cut short due to a concussion. In those five games, he failed to record a tackle. Ben was not in the NFL during the 2012 season and is likely just a body for training camp.   The post Carolina...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Panthers sign Top CFL pick Linden Gaydosh after rookie minicamp

Although the Hamilton Tiger-Cats drafted defensive tackle Linden Gaydosh first overall in last week’s CFL draft, there’s no guarantee to whether he will join their lineup in 2013. Gaydosh‘s agent confirmed on twitter earlier Sunday that the player had signed a contract the with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers over the weekend.   Gaydosh received an invite to the Panthers...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Carolina Panthers OC Mike Shula: Cam Newton must find balance

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton spent the first 75-percent of his 2012-13 season fighting off the perception that he was a selfish malcontent with zero leadership skills. Poorly executed post-game press conferences and sideline sulk fests sent the wrong message to observers and the Panthers fan base. For all of his talent, Cam Newton appeared to be hopping onboard the...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Shula says Newton ready to take big step forward

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula believes Cam Newton is ready to take a big step forward entering year three, providing he can manage the ups and downs that come with the job. Newton has shown that he has the physical skills to be an elite quarterback. Now, Shula wants to see him take a step forward emotionally, specifically when it comes to handling adversity...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Rivera likes what he sees from rookie DTs

Ron Rivera didn't anticipate the Carolina Panthers would use their first two draft picks on defensive tackles. Then again, he didn't expect Purdue's Kawann Short would be there in the middle of the second round. Rivera says the Panthers had a first-round grade on Short, so when he fell to the 44th spot overall they wasted no time turning in their pick - even after taking...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

Cam Newton Spotted With Former Stripper Girlfriend

She’s my Beyonce Juan… Carolina Panthers star QB Cam Newton’s new girlfriend Hazel used to be a stripper, but nowadays she has no need to earn the extra bucks. Check out Cam and his main squeeze relaxing. Cam and Hazel were also spotted at the Barclay’s center last week. Cam Newton Snazzes Up For Charity Event Cam Newton Brings Doughnuts To Class
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Determined to lose weight, Cam Newton should instead focus on becoming a better leader and teammate for the Carolina Panthers

One of the most physically imposing quarterbacks in the NFL, Carolina Panthers standout Cam Newton is determined to shed some pounds this offseason. The 24-year-old Newton, a 2011 Pro Bowler and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, wants “to become not a stronger player, but a smarter player” in 2013. Since being chosen out of Auburn University with the top pick in the 2011 draft...
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11 days ago  |  2 Comments
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