STEVE REED
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, left, celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, right, during fourth-quarter NFL football game action in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Teddy Bridgewater's positivity has helped him persevere

By Steve Reed Nov. 25, 2020 06:59 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater takes a moment before every kickoff

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Panthers DE Brian Burns developing into dominant pass rusher

By Steve Reed Nov. 23, 2020 04:47 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow said last week

Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jamal Agnew during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Latest loss puts Lions coach Patricia back on hot seat

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 06:58 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford tried to sound upbeat after the Detroit

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 04:20 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — P.J. Walker was a third-string quarterback battling for

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, left, celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, right, during fourth-quarter NFL football game action in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Lions, Stafford hope to take advantage of favorable schedule

By Steve Reed Nov. 19, 2020 07:49 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford has earned a reputation for being tough

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, left, is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, right, during fourth-quarter NFL football game action in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Good news for Panthers: Bridgewater's injury isn't 'serious'

By Steve Reed Nov. 16, 2020 06:08 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The reeling Carolina Panthers desperately needed some

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Panthers growing frustrated over recurring problems

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2020 07:42 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frustration is growing in Carolina.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs out of the pocket against Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over Panthers

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2020 04:26 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tom Brady said the message this week from coach Bruce

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks the turf before the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP source: Bucs team flight to Charlotte delayed 6 1/2 hours

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2020 01:15 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks for a receiver during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Tampa, Fla. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 38-3. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Brady, Bucs look to rebound from lopsided loss vs. Carolina

By Steve Reed Nov. 12, 2020 01:39 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are expecting to see a highly

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Rhule: McCaffrey's injury not expected to be season ending

By Steve Reed Nov. 11, 2020 11:10 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said that while he doesn’t

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Panthers' season marred by close losses, injuries

By Steve Reed Nov. 09, 2020 11:46 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers found themselves in a familiar position

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Panthers 'very hopeful' McCaffrey plays vs. Chiefs

By Steve Reed Nov. 04, 2020 04:39 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule is “very hopeful” Christian

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater runs around Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina offensive line isn't holding up versus pressure

By Steve Reed Oct. 30, 2020 10:46 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Opposing defenses are learning success can be had when

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is injured on the field during the second of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Panthers' Davis calls hit on Bridgewater 'cheap shot'

By Steve Reed Oct. 30, 2020 01:29 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers aren't happy about the hit Teddy

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17

By Steve Reed Oct. 29, 2020 11:46 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Atlanta Falcons finished.

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
AP source: Panthers RB McCaffrey won't play vs Falcons

By Steve Reed Oct. 29, 2020 12:03 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Panthers

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) stops Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers, Falcons look to put mental mistakes behind them

By Steve Reed Oct. 28, 2020 11:24 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Thursday night games may not be all that popular among

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Panthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games

By Steve Reed Oct. 27, 2020 01:05 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Rhule hopeful McCaffrey will return vs. Falcons

By Steve Reed Oct. 26, 2020 06:40 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said “it’s a possibility” star