STEVE REED
Carolina Panthers' Kalon Barnes arrives at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers hope Barnes' speed translates to football field

By Steve Reed May. 14, 2022 04:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kalon “Boogie” Barnes is a flat-out burner. The

Carolina Panthers' Matt Corral takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers' Corral has 'big chip' on shoulder after draft fall

By Steve Reed May. 13, 2022 04:26 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Corral’s unexpected fall to the third round of the NFL

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral poses on the red carpet with his parents Peter, right, and Liz before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

By Steve Reed May. 02, 2022 03:40 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper preached patience last

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina coach Matt Rhule went back to his college roots on

FILE - Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. Corral is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers trade up, draft Mississippi QB Corral in 3rd round

By Steve Reed Apr. 29, 2022 11:22 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers finally got their quarterback, selecting

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers select OT 'Ickey' Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 28, 2022 09:10 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he and general manager

FILE - Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Tepper threw his support behind struggling head coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, saying it takes patience and time to build a winning foundation in the NFL. Rhule is 10-23 in his two seasons with the Panthers.(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers owner: Coach Matt Rhule has my full support

By Steve Reed Apr. 27, 2022 02:52 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper threw his support behind

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers would feel 'comfortable' taking at QB at No. 6

By Steve Reed Apr. 26, 2022 03:46 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has informed

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. or now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker are the only quarterbacks on the roster, although that figures to change before the season begins. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB

By Steve Reed Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise

FILE -Construction personnel work on Carolina Panthers' state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Rock Hill, S.C. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper's real estate company announced Tuesday, April 19, 2022, they’ve terminated their agreement with the City of Rock Hill, leaving the future of the NFL team’s planned $800 million headquarters and practice facility up in the air. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Panthers end agreement with Rock Hill over practice facility

By Steve Reed Apr. 19, 2022 03:35 PM EDT
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper's real estate company announced

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land Deshaun

AP source: Panthers add Foreman, re-sign Haynes, Chandler

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2022 07:10 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added depth to their backfield by

FILE - Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $15.75 million contract with free-agent safety Xavier Woods, according to a person familiar with the situation, Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
AP sources: Panthers agree to terms with Corbett, Woods

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2022 01:00 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers moved quickly to upgrade their roster

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton reacts to a play during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Study: Percentage of Black college coaches remains low

By Steve Reed Mar. 03, 2022 03:13 PM EST
The lack of Black head coaches in college sports remains problematic, according to a

FILE - Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (80) runs off the field during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Panthers have agreed to a three-year contract with unrestricted free agent tight end Ian Thomas, the team announced. The deal is worth $16.95 million and includes $8 million in guaranteed money, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 25, 20223, because contract terms were not publicly announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Panthers agree to terms with free agent TE Ian Thomas

By Steve Reed Feb. 25, 2022 10:39 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year contract

Carolina Panthers name Kristi Coleman new team president

By Steve Reed Feb. 01, 2022 11:48 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have named Kristi Coleman as their new

FILE - New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Nov. 23, 2017. The Carolina Panthers are hiring former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to be their new offensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. because the team is still finalizing the details of the contract. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Panthers bring McAdoo on as offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 24, 2022 05:47 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with former New York

FILE - New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Nov. 23, 2017. The Carolina Panthers are hiring former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to be their new offensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. because the team is still finalizing the details of the contract. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP Source: Panthers hiring McAdoo as offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 21, 2022 02:48 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Rhule decided to go with NFL experience this time at

AP source: Panthers interview Jay Gruden, Montgomery again

By Steve Reed Jan. 20, 2022 12:45 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Indianapolis Colts

AP source: Panthers interview Jay Gruden, 3 others for OC

By Steve Reed Jan. 18, 2022 10:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have expanded their offensive