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| CAR - Ryan Rau claimed - |
The Carolina Panthers have claimed LB Ryan Rau off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.
| CAR - Star Lotulelei agrees to terms - |
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice DT Star Lotulelei. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: A fantastic first-round pick by the Panthers. Lotulelei was arguably the most disruptive interior defensive lineman in this draft class. He has an explosive first step, good snap anticipation, and violent striking hands.
| CAR - Kawann Short signed - |
The Carolina Panthers have signed second-round draft choice DT Kawann Short to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: Short is a big man who takes up a lot of space in the middle of the line. He can take on double teams regularly and holds up well at the point of attack. Having Short and first-round pick Star Lotulelei on the field at the same time gives Carolina an incredibly stout run defense.
| CAR - Edmund Kugbila signs - |
The Carolina Panthers signed fourth-round pick OG Edmund Kugbila to a four-year deal.
| CAR - Jon Beason's spot safe - |
Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason's roster spot is safe.
Footballguys view: Beason has missed most of the last two years with injury and lost his job as the middle linebacker to last year's first-round pick Luke Kuechly. He's moved to outside linebacker and will compete for the starting spot on the strong side.
| CAR - Want Drayton Florence to be mentor - |
Carolina Panthers secondary coach Steve Wilks wants CB Drayton Florence to not only serve as an on-field leader and contributor, but help the younger players as well.
Footballguys view: The Panthers have young and talented CBs like Josh Norman and Josh Thomas on the roster. Both players have upside but could use some mentoring that Florence could provide.
| CAR - Charles Godfrey expected to start at FS - |
The Carolina Panthers were busy re-stocking their secondary during the offseason, but it appears FS Charles Godfrey will serve as the team's starting free safety.
| CAR - Steve Smith blasts Mark Sanchez - |
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith verbally blasted New York Jets QB Thursday, May 16. 'He sucks,' Smith reportedly said. 'I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich.'
Footballguys view: Smith needs to tell us how he really feels. We'll see Sanchez battle rookie Geno Smith for the starting job this year.
| CAR - Haven't approached Jon Beason about restructuring - |
The Carolina Panthers haven't approached LB Jon Beason about restructuring his deal.
Footballguys view: Beason is the second highest paid player on the Panthers roster behind DE Charles Johnson. He's got a $5.2MM base salary but has a $9.5MM cap number because of a $4MM prorated bonus and a $250,000 workout bonus. The Panthers have redone the contracts of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart but don't appear to have the same plan in mind for Beason even though he's only played five games over the last two years.
| CAR - Interested in Charles Woodson - |
The Carolina Panthers have expressed interest in free-agent DB Charles Woodson (Packers).
Footballguys view: The Raiders and Broncos also have interest in the veteran. Woodson originally said he wanted to join a team close to a title. He recently said that he would be open to joining a team that is rebuilding.
| CAR - Restructure DeAngelo Williams' deal - |
The Carolina Panthers restructured RB DeAngelo Williams' contract. He was in the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was scheduled to earn $5 million with an $8.2 million salary cap number for 2013. Williams will still receive $5 million in cash this year, but the deal has been restructured in a way that reduces his cap number to $5 million, a cap savings of $3.2 million that leaves the team $8.46 million under their adjusted 2013 salary cap number of $126.232 million. Williams was scheduled to earn $4.75 million in non-guaranteed base salary with a $250,000 workout bonus this season. Under the renegotiated contract, Williams' base salary was lowered to $850,000 and his workout bonus reduced to $150,000. The remaining $4 million was converted to a signing bonus, which will be prorated against the Panthers' cap at $800,000 per season through 2017.
Footballguys view: This move should keep Williams from being a post June 1st cut. His role has been reduced and he'll play as the second RB in the team's RBBC alongside Jonathan Stewart.
| CAR - Jon Beason update - |
Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) is not expected to participate in June minicamps.
Footballguys view: Beason has been set back by injuries over the last two years. Having only played five games over the last two years the team will ease Beason back onto the field in training camp. Luke Kuechly has taken his old job as the team's middle linebacker and Beason will work as an outside linebacker in 2013.
| CAR - Ben Jacobs signs - |
The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent LB Ben Jacobs (Bengals) to an undisclosed deal Monday, May 13.
| CAR - Two more cut - |
The Carolina Panthers released TE Taylor Cook and WR Trey Diller.
| CAR - Two more cut - |
The Carolina Panthers waived LB Thomas Keiser and LB Damario Jeffery.
| CAR - Zach Williams cut - |
The Carolina Panthers waived OL Zach Williams.
| CAR - Two to sign - |
The Carolina Panthers signed undrafted free-agent DL Linden Gaydosh (University of Calgary) and PK Jordan Gay (Centre College) to undisclosed deals.
| CAR - Matt McGloin taking part in minicamp - |
Undrafted free-agent QB Matt McGloin (Penn State) will participate in the Carolina Panthers' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
| CAR - John Kasay to sign one-day contract - |
The Carolina Panthers will sign PK John Kasay to a one-day contract so he can retire with the team.
| CAR - Open to trading DeAngelo Williams - |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman did not rule out the possibility of trading RB DeAngelo Williams at some point.
Footballguys view: Williams is the third highest paid Panthers player with an $8.2MM cap number. The team fielded a few phone calls for Williams before the draft but weren't getting offered much for the veteran. Williams could be released after June 1st.
| CAR - Cutting DeAngelo Williams will free cap space - |
The Carolina Panthers could save $3.4 million in cap space if they designated RB DeAngelo Williams a post-June 1 cut. That would also add a significant amount of dead money on the 2014 salary cap.
Footballguys view: Williams could be cut after June 1st because of his $8.2MM cap number. They could put him on the trade block but may find takers thin since Williams has durability concerns. The Broncos could have had interest in Williams but they added Montee Ball in the second-round of the 2013 NFL draft.
| CAR - No guarantees for DeAngelo Williams - |
Carolina Panthers GM David Gettleman would not commit to whether RB DeAngelo Williams would be on the roster. "Right now, he's on the roster," said Gettleman."...None of us know if we're going to be here tomorrow."
| CAR - Could restructure DeAngelo Williams deal - |
The Carolina Panthers could restructure RB DeAngelo Williams contract, but it would likely not have a major impact on the team's salary cap situation.
Footballguys view: Williams has an $8.2MM cap number this year, with $9.6MM in dead money remaining on his deal. He could be a post June 1st camp cut as the team is unlikely to deal him off the trade block.
| CAR - Considered Xavier Rhodes in first round - |
The Carolina Panthers considered drafting Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes with its first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft before settling on DL Star Lotulelei.
| CAR - Big picks will help LB, secondary - |
The drafting of Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei and DT Kawann Short will help keep blockers off LB Luke Kuechly, and head coach Ron Rivera emphasized their presence will assist the secondary as well. 'They're going to help with the pass rush because the quarterback is not going to be able to step up,' Rivera said. 'A good front helps the back, and that's part of it.'
| CAR - Edmund Kugbila will get chance to start - |
Carolina Panthers OG Edmund Kugbila will get a chance to earn the starting right guard spot with veteran C Geoff Hangartner. He could also be used as a backup behind OT Jordan Gross and OT Byron Bell. The current backups are considered unreliable, particularly OT Bruce Campbell.
| CAR - Expected to add one more TE - |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman indicated Wednesday, May 1, that the team would sign at least one more tight end to complement TEs Greg Olsen and Ben Hartsock, who is primarily a blocker.
| CAR - Two veterans are top nickelbacks - |
Carolina Panthers CBs Captain Munnerlyn and D.J. Moore are projected as the team's top two nickelbacks.
| CAR - Considered drafting Tyler Eifert - |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman said the team considered taking Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft before deciding to select DT Star Lotulelei.
Footballguys view: It's no surprise the team would have interest in Eifert. He's the best TE in this draft class and is an effective blocker in addition to being a strong receiver. The Panthers had to be elated that Lotulelei fell to them at the 14th overall pick. Most considered him a top 10 pick in the 2013 NFL draft.
| CAR - Drayton Florence favorite for starting job - |
Carolina Panthers CB Drayton Florence is considered the favorite for one of the starting cornerback jobs this season.
| CAR - Two expected to compete for SS job - |
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera indicated SS Michael Mitchell and FS D.J. Campbell will compete for the starting strong safety job during offseason workouts and training camp.
| CAR - Kawann Short expected to be part of rotation - |
Carolina Panthers DT Kawann Short is expected to be part of a rotation with DTs Star Lotulelei and Dwan Edwards during the 2013 season.
Footballguys view: "K.K." Short is a powerful defensive tackle who can be disruptive in the middle of the line. He'll instantly improve their run defense as well as push the pocket.
| CAR - Star Lotulelei likely will start - |
Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei likely will start at defensive tackle this season.
Footballguys view: Lotulelei was a great pick for the Panthers. He's arguably the most disruptive player in the 2013 NFL draft. Lotulelei understands leverage and has brute strength. He can toss opponents aside like rag dolls and has good burst to get to the ball.
| CAR - Kenjon Barner could be returner - |
Carolina Panthers RB Kenjon Barner is expected to compete for punt returner job during training camp.
Footballguys view: Barner is a poor man's version of 2012 49ers second-round pick LaMichael James. He will be used in space and on jet sweeps on offense, but he probably won't get enough touches to have a fantasy impact. He might an upgrade for the Panthers return game.
| CAR - Two expected to compete for LG - |
Carolina Panthers OGs Amini Silatolu and Edmund Kugbila are expected to compete for the starting left guard job during offseason workouts and training camp.
| CAR - Have signed 14 UDFAs - |
The Carolina Panthers have signed undrafted free-agent DE Craig Roh (Michigan), S Robert Lester (Alabama), QB Colby Cameron (Louisiana Tech), TE Taylor Cook (Rice), FB Michael Zordich (Penn State), OG Tori Mobley (Jacksonville State), WR Trey Diller (Sam Houston State), DE Bryan Jean-Pierre (William & Mary), OT Jesse Peterson (Wheaton), LS Tyler Morgan (Georgia Tech), DE Wes Horton (Southern California), PK Morgan Lineberry (Abilene Christian), P Pete Kontodiakos (Colorado State) and FB Eric Breitenstein (Wofford). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| CAR - UDFAs signed - |
The Carolina Panthers signed undrafted free agents LB Damario Jeffery (South Carolina) and CB Melvin White (Louisiana-Lafayette) Saturday, April 27.
| CAR - Kawann Short selected 44th overall - |
The Carolina Panthers selected Purdue DT Kawann Short with the 44th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Footballguys view: The Panthers continue to re-tool their defense with a guy who can be tough in the middle of the field but also inconsistent.
| CAR - Star Lotulelei selected 14th overall - |
The Carolina Panthers selected Utah DT Star Lotulelei with the 14th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Footballguys view: Panther fans have to be overjoyed to see one of the best players in the draft-and a guy who fills a need- fall to them with the arrival of Lotulelei. Don't worry about the heart issue-he's fine. A little more consistency and Lotulelei can be a beast.
| CAR - Interested in Star Lotulelei - |
The Carolina Panthers have expressed a lot of interest in Utah DT Star Lotulelei this offseason.
| CAR - Ron Rivera pleased with how roster has taken shape - |
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is pleased with how the team's roster has taken shape in the offseason. 'I've been impressed with what we've been doing in free agency, the different ideas and the way (Gettleman) is trying to manage the cap and restructure things to help us,' Rivera said. 'And the way he's worked with Rob Rogers and Brandon Beane and Mark Koncz, those guys have really done a great job as a group working with Don Gregory and his scouting staff.'
| CAR - David Gettleman talks free agency - |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman said the team was able to take care of their needs through free agency. 'We felt like we addressed some issues,' Gettleman said. 'You know, when free agency starts, we don't have a nickel. Now we have three.'
| CAR - Coach talks about playing to teams abilities - |
The Carolina Panthers have to play to their abilities, and pick up where they left off in 2012, according to head coach Ron Rivera. 'Everybody wants to do to start fast, but the key for us more so than anything else is coming out and playing well from the beginning, from Day One,' Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said. 'We have to play to our abilities, have to pick up where we left off last year and be better.
| CAR - Not moving up in draft - |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman said the team will not trade up during the 2013 NFL Draft because they only have five picks in this draft and six in the 2014 NFL Draft. He appears to be open to the possibility of trading down.
| CAR - Melvin White works out - |
Louisiana-Lafeyette CB Melvin White has worked out for the Carolina Panthers.
| CAR - Kenny Onatolu released - |
The Carolina Panthers released LB Kenny Onatolu Wednesday, April 17.
| CAR - Met with Lane Johnson - |
University of Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson said he met with the Carolina Panthers this offseason but hopes to be selected before the Panthers' selection comes up.
Footballguys view: The Panthers have the 14th overall pick in the first-round. We expect Johnson to be off the board with the 11th pick (Chargers) at the very latest. The former QB, DE, and TE has only been playing on the O-Line for two years. His athleticism is incredible for a player his size and he does a good job of re-routing pass rushers with his hands.
| CAR - Chris Faulk works out - |
Louisiana State OT Chris Faulk has worked out privately for the Carolina Panthers.
| CAR - Richard Brockel signs tender - |
Carolina Panthers exclusive rights free-agent FB Richard Brockel has signed his one-year tender offer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| CAR - Jon Beason says he will be better - |
Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason said he will be better than he was pre-injury in 2013. "I'll be better," Beason said. "I can't even fathom not being better than I previously was. Especially, when you get to this stage of your career, mentally you know how to prepare and those are the things that you're focusing on more."
