Category: Panthers
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TE Greg Olsen Signs With The Seahawks
Former Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen, one of the most consistent TE in league history, has officially signed a one year deal worth 7-million with the Seattle Seahawks. First reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, it is still unclear how much of the contract is guaranteed given Olsen’s injury history. This is a move that…
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Luke Kuechly Announces Retirement
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has announced his retirement at the age of 28. “I think now is the right chance for me to move on,” Kuechly said via Panthers.com. “It makes me sad because I love playing this game, I’ve played it since I was a kid. It’s my favorite thing in the world…
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Carolina Panthers Hire Matt Rhule as HC
The Carolina Panthers have hired former Baylor HC Matt Rhule for their opening at the head coach position, as reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Rhule, who was with Baylor since 2016, will now take over as the Panthers HC after the franchise fired Ron Rivera during the season.
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Scott Turner To Interview With Redskins For Offensive Coordinator Position
Panthers offensive coordinator Scott Turner is scheduled to interview with the Washington Redskins for their vacant OC position. While incumbent Kevin O’Connell remains the frontrunner for the job, Turner could end up the team’s quarterbacks coach if he doesn’t get the offensive coordinator job. The Redskins have struck first in their attempt to rebuild their…
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Panthers Open To Trading Cam Newton This Offseason
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is scheduled to have surgery this week on the Lisfranc injury to his foot that kept him out the majority of this season. The goal is for Newton to be fully healthy by March. Newton is owed $18.6 million for next season before becoming a free agent in 2021. The…
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Greg Olsen Out With Concussion
Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will not play Sunday against the Falcons due to a concussion. Olsen was injured last week against the Washington Redskins when he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from linebacker Ryan Anderson. Anderson was tossed from the game but it obviously doesn’t change what happened to Olsen. Injuries have limited Olsen in…
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More On Panthers Owner David Tepper Firing Head Coach Ron Rivera
The biggest story of the day in the NFL is the Carolina Panthers firing head coach Ron Rivera. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately, with secondary coach Perry Fewell serving as the team’s interim. “I have a great deal of respect for Ron and the contributions he has made to this…
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Ron Rivera And Carolina Panthers Part Ways
As reported first by ESPN, Ron Rivera is no longer the head coach of the Carolina Panthers. Secondary coach Perry Fewell will act as interim head coach until the end of the season. Rivera, who has been with the Panthers since 2011, took Carolina to the Super Bowl 50 in 2015 following an MVP season…
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Panthers Sign XFL Kicker Greg Joseph
The Carolina Panthers signed kicker, Greg Joseph, to their practice squad. With the horribly missed 28 yard field goal attempt Sunday by their existing kicker, Joey Slye, the Panthers felt the need to add some depth. Slye’s kick was so bad coach Ron Rivera describes it as “stupid looking”. Greg Joseph was drafted by the…
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Panthers Claim RB Mike Davis Off Waivers
The Panthers claimed RB Mike Davis off waivers on Monday, as he was released by the Bears over the weekend. Davis, who was a change-of-pace back for the Seahawks last season, will likely serve as an option to give Christian McCaffrey some rest. McCaffrey is second in the league with 233 touches to Dalvin Cooks…