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Panthers' Okung appealing NLRB decision on labor practices

By Steve Reed May. 11, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung says he's

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers selected Brown with the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Panthers make history, use all 7 picks on defensive players

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2020 09:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers sent a clear message over the

En esta foto del 29 de febero del 2020, el lineman defensivo Yetur Gross-Matos corre en el combine, la exhibición de talentos para la NFL, en Indianápolis. (AP Foto/Charlie Neibergall)
Panthers get defensive in NFL draft to battle NFC South QBs

By Steve Reed Apr. 24, 2020 07:57 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are doing everything they can to bolster

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Brown is a likely first-round pick in the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Panthers choose Brown over Simmons with No. 7 overall pick

By Steve Reed Apr. 23, 2020 09:26 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The defensive-needy Carolina Panthers had a decision to

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles as Carolina Panthers linebacker Mario Addison (97) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers will look to upgrade their defense in the NFL draft after losing nine starters from last year’s unit, including five-time All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly. Edge rusher Addison and top cornerback James Bradberry left via free agency, while veteran safety Eric Reid was released. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers expected to turn attention to defense in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 16, 2020 12:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Look for the Panthers to get defensive in the upcoming

AFC running back Mark Ingram, of the Baltimore Ravens (21), runs back on the field after he jumped over the railing to have some fun with fans during a practice for the NFL Pro Bowl football game Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ingram: McCaffrey, other running backs deserve big contracts

By Steve Reed Apr. 14, 2020 06:03 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ravens running back Mark Ingram praised the Panthers’

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis. McCaffrey's versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running back

By Steve Reed Apr. 13, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey

ARCHIVO - En esta fotografía del 27 de octubre de 2019, el quarterback de los Panthers de Carolina Cam Newton en la banca durante la segunda mitad del partido de la NFL contra los 49ers de San Francisco, en Santa Clara, California. (AP Foto/Ben Margot, Archivo)
Cam Newton feels like 'fish out of water' as free agent

By Steve Reed Apr. 07, 2020 10:19 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton says he feels like a “fish out of a water”

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins NFL football player Kyle Van Roy is shown during a Zoom news conference in this photo made in Miami Lakes, Fla. In a normal year, coaches would have greeted many of their team's players for the first time with a handshake Monday, April 6, 2020, for the start of the team's offseason workout program. But nothing is normal in the days of a global pandemic. (AP Photo/Steve Wine, Filre)
NFL delays start of offseason workout programs for teams

By Steve Reed Apr. 06, 2020 02:13 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — The NFL is delaying the start of its offseason workout

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson (29) defends a pass to New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Browns found their nickel back, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with free agent cornerback Kevin Johnson, Thursday, March 19, 2020.(AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Free agent WR Robby Anderson officially signs with Panthers

By Steve Reed Apr. 01, 2020 03:58 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers officially signed free agent wide receiver

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws downfield to a receiver in an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Chicago. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Panthers sign QB Teddy Bridgewater to 3-year contract

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2020 04:35 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have officially signed free agent

AP source: Panthers agree to terms with WR Robby Anderson

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2020 04:20 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says free agent

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif Jameis Winston, Jadeveon Clowney and Newtown didn't have to wait long at all to find homes in the NFL when they came out of college. The three former No. 1 overall draft picks are finding things moving much more slowly as they search for new homes or contracts this offseason. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Panthers release quarterback Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2020 03:36 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina, as the Panthers

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker (11) looks to pass as he scrambles during an XFL football game in Houston. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have agreed to terms on contracts with former XFL quarterback P.J. Walker of the Houston Roughnecks and former Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, March 23, 2020, because the moves have not been announced by the team since the players have yet to pass physicals. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
AP sources: QB moves: Panthers add XFL's Walker, trade Allen

By Steve Reed Mar. 23, 2020 02:06 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are making more changes at quarterback.

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Pharoh Cooper runs after a catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Carolina Panthers signed free agent wide receiver Cooper to a one-year contract Friday, March 20, and safety Juston Burris to a two-year deal. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Panthers sign receiver/returner Cooper, safety Burris

By Steve Reed Mar. 20, 2020 10:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers signed free agent wide receiver

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) waits for a play during the second half at an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. The Panthers have released Eric Reid just 13 months after giving the veteran safety a three-year, $22 million contract extension. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Panthers release Eric Reid 1 year after contract extension

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2020 03:14 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers released Eric Reid just 13 months

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Assuming Drew Brees re-signs with New Orleans he's pretty much said he will and Teddy Bridgewater hits the open market, the only unknown in this sector is in Carolina.(AP Photo/Mark Black, File)
AP Source: Panthers replacing Newton with Bridgewater at QB

By Steve Reed Mar. 17, 2020 12:22 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have found a replacement for Cam Newton —

Panthers sign QB Kyle Allen to 1-year contract extension

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 03:46 PM EDT
The Panthers have signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year contract

AP source: Panthers trading Turner to Chargers for Okung

By Steve Reed Mar. 04, 2020 08:17 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated

AP Source: Greg Olsen agrees to 1-year deal with Seahawks

By Steve Reed Feb. 18, 2020 07:01 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says three-time Pro