STEVE REED
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 7 hrs ago
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 8 hrs ago
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 20 hrs ago
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

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) is brought down by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54), cornerback Corn Elder (29) and outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Injuries have caught up with Panthers' defense

By Steve Reed Oct. 26, 2020 12:06 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Injuries are catching up with the Carolina Panthers'

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Carolina Panthers could use McCaffrey's help in red zone

By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2020 01:11 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers miss Christian McCaffrey,

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Running back Davis off to fast start as Panthers face Bears

By Steve Reed Oct. 15, 2020 04:07 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers running back Mike Davis said the key to his

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, right, runs past Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers lose Short to shoulder injury; McCaffrey still out

By Steve Reed Oct. 14, 2020 04:47 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have lost two-time Pro Bowl defensive

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule signals during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Panthers coaches to mask up for 'Sweet Caroline' celebration

By Steve Reed Oct. 09, 2020 04:59 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the team’s coaching

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bridgewater's patience, accuracy paying off in Carolina

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2020 06:53 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater’s patience is paying off in Carolina.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, right, and wide receiver Curtis Samuel celebrates after a touchdown by tight end Ian Thomas (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Analysis: Panthers backup RBs producing with McCaffrey out

By Steve Reed Oct. 05, 2020 01:46 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There seemed to be a dark cloud forming over the

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Bridgewater, Panthers fix red-zone woes, top Cardinals 31-21

By Steve Reed Oct. 04, 2020 04:18 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, right, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 30-15. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kingsbury, Rhule renew friendly rivalry at the NFL level

By Steve Reed Oct. 01, 2020 03:48 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Rhule and Kliff Kingsbury are set to match coaching

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) lunges into the end zone for a touchdown over Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Rhule: Panthers' biggest issue is taking poor tackle angles

By Steve Reed Sep. 30, 2020 03:04 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Carolina’s first

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Analysis: Team meeting helped Panthers bond, record 1st win

By Steve Reed Sep. 28, 2020 12:45 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After an 0-2 start, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater began

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) as he scores on a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Panthers' McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain

By Steve Reed Sep. 21, 2020 12:53 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey said he plans to attack his

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis scores against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers' offense shows promise, defense needs work

By Steve Reed Sep. 14, 2020 05:58 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While the Carolina Panthers' offense showed promise in

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis scores against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers' Rhule left pondering curious 4th-down play call

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2020 07:07 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With the game on the line and needing a first down on