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Panthers | Carolina makes roster moves Sun May 16, 03:24 PM
Free-agent DE Kendall Donnerson (Bengals) signed with the Carolina Panthers Sunday, May 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived PK Matt Ammendola, LB Daniel Bituli and DT PJ Johnson.
Link to story Panthers | Lano Hill joining Carolina Sun May 16, 03:02 PM
Free-agent S Lano Hill (Seahawks) agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers Sunday, May 16, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyLano Hill player page
Panthers | Phil Hoskins signs deal Thu May 13, 06:39 PM
Carolina Panthers seventh-round draft choice DT Phil Hoskins signed a four-year contract with the Panthers Thursday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina signs 5 draft picks Thu May 13, 12:41 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard, CB Keith Taylor Jr., OL Deonte Brown, WR Shi Smith and LS Thomas Fletcher on Thursday, May 13, signed their four-year rookie contracts.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard is a player we are excited about, and he'll work to be the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey in 2021. The rookie running back from Oklahoma State knows how to stick his foot in the ground and go! He's a hard-charging running back and there's little wasted motion (or nuance) to what Hubbard does. If he wins the no.2 job, then Hubbard will be a high-value handcuff for Fantasy GMs. Smith is a speedy receiver who can make crazy catches. We'll monitor him in deep dynasty formats. |
Panthers | Daviyon Nixon signs rookie deal Thu May 13, 10:23 AM
Carolina Panthers fifth-round pick DT Daviyon Nixon signed his rookie, four-year deal Thursday, May 13. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina signs two players Mon May 10, 04:57 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Spencer Brown (Alabama-Birmingham) and LB Paddy Fisher (Northwestern) signed with the Carolina Panthers Monday, May 10. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Brown is a smooth running back who makes crisp cuts to find rushing lanes. He's stout as a runner and has the leg drive to run through arm tackles. He wasn't used as much as a receiver as he could have been but three-down ability is there. Brown is not overly fast, but we'll still monitor him in super deep dynasty formats. |
Panthers | Frank Herron removed from roster Mon May 10, 04:48 PM
Carolina Panthers DE Frank Herron was waived Monday, May 10.
Link to story Panthers | Kevin Thomson to try out Sun May 9, 12:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Kevin Thomson (Sacramento State) is scheduled to participate in the Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp next week on a tryout basis, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Thomson could have stayed in college with Washington for what would have been his eighth season of eligibility. That is not a typo. Originally starting his college career at UNLV in 2014, Thomson was hurt and transferred to Sacramento State where he became an FCS All-American. He then transferred to Washington where he competed for playing time but another injury knocked him out of the final four games of the year. For those keeping score at home, that's six seasons, five coaching staffs and three universities. Thomson is a long-shot, dual-threat quarterback but he certainly did not give up on his dream of playing in the NFL. |
Panthers | Chuba Hubbard could land backup gig Sat May 8, 11:07 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard 'is a good bet to displace' RB Rodney Smith and Reggie Bonnafon RB as the primary backup to RB Christian McCaffrey in 2021, according to Vinnie Iyer of SportingNews.com.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. The Panthers don't have much behind McCaffrey with Mike Davis (Falcons) moving on in free agency. Hubbard is a hard-charging running back who wastes little motion with the ball. He did have a problem with fumbling in college, so that will have to be cleaned up before he's trusted as the no.2 back on the depth chart. Hubbard could have handcuff value if he wins that spot in training camp. |
Reggie Bonnafon player page
Panthers | Dan Morgan hired as assistant GM Sat May 8, 12:46 PM
Buffalo Bills team executive Dan Morgan on Saturday, May 8, was hired as the Carolina Panthers' assistant general manager.
| Footballguys view: Morgan is back with the Panthers, this time in the front office. A first-round pick in the 2001 NFL draft, Morgan played with the Panthers through the 2007 season. After retiring, Morgan spent almost seven years as the Director of Pro Personnel for the Seahawks. In Seattle, he worked with new Panthers GM Scott Fitterer. Morgan has spent the last three years with the Buffalo Bills. |
Dan Morgan player page
Panthers | Terrace Marshall became priority pick Sat May 8, 12:25 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Terrace Marshall was moved up the team's draft board and selected with the 59th-overall pick in the second round April 30 after the Panthers reportedly received a tip that the rival New Orleans Saints were going to select Marshall with the 60th-overall selection.
| Footballguys view: It would not have been a surprise to see Marshall go in the first round, so the Panthers get a value pick here with the LSU wide receiver. Marshall has a nice size/speed combination and can run by defenders on the outside. His frame gives him a large target for his quarterback and he knows how to use it to box out cornerbacks tasked with covering him. The Panthers have a strong group of wide receivers and it will be interesting to see how they mix in Marshall as a rookie. |
Panthers | Chuba Hubbard agrees on rookie deal Thu May 6, 12:55 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard has agreed to terms on his four-year contract with the team, the Panthers announced Thursday, May. 6. The full terms of the deal were not available.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard is an exciting rookie running back who will work to earn a spot as perhaps the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey in 2021. At Oklahoma State, Hubbard showed off a hard-charging style and can stick his foot in the ground to change direction in a hurry. He's not a pile-pusher, but Hubbard is not afraid to run between the tackles. Hubbard needs to work on ball security if he wants to earn the trust of the Panthers coaching staff. Monitor his progress in dynasty formats and consider him a handcuff to McCaffrey is he wins the no.2 job. |
Panthers | D.J. Moore to wait for deal Thu May 6, 12:19 PM
Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Moore had his fifth-year contract option picked up in April, but a long-term deal with the team isn't expected this offseason, according to Alaina Getzenberg of the Charlotte Observer.
| Footballguys view: Moore is scheduled to make around $11 million this year. He's gone back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and is looking to make it three in a row this season. Moore should be a favorite target of QB Sam Darnold and is a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in 2021. |
D.J. Moore player page
Panthers | Brady Christensen raved about Wed May 5, 09:36 AM
Carolina Panthers third-round pick OT Brady Christensen (BYU) received a 96 grade by Pro Football Focus, which was the highest grade ever given to a college lineman. He'll compete with OTs Cameron Erving and Greg Little in training camp for a starting spot.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina hopes to talk to Ian Cunningham Mon May 3, 07:10 PM
Philadelphia Eagles assistant director of player personnel Ian Cunningham is being sought after by the Carolina Panthers to interview for the team's assistant general manager vacancy, according to a source via NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story Panthers | Chuba Hubbard lands in Carolina Sat May 1, 01:18 PM
Oklahoma State RB Chuba Hubbard on Saturday, May 1, was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round (126th overall pick) of the NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard was an exciting college football running back. He's a hard-charging back who can stick his foot in the ground and bounce. Hubbard can make defenders look silly in the open field with his moves and is creative when stacking moves. He's struggled with fumbles (7) over the last two years and was banged up in 2020. Hubbard will work to establish himself as a trusted reserve behind Christian McCaffrey. |
Panthers | Tommy Tremble finds home in Carolina Fri Apr 30, 10:41 PM
Notre Dame TE Tommy Tremble was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 83rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Tremble is a versatile player who can play H-back, tight end or even line up in the backfield as a fullback. He's a standout player because of his blocking ability and his speed. We'll see him try to work his way up the depth chart with the Panthers. |
Panthers | Carolina selects Terrace Marshall Fri Apr 30, 09:07 PM
Louisiana State WR Terrace Marshall was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 59th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Link to story Panthers | Sam Darnold's option picked up Fri Apr 30, 08:54 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold had his fifth-year option exercised Friday, April 30.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers traded for Darnold and now have him under team control through the 2022 season. If he performs well, the Panthers will be looking to get him a new contract. |
Sam Darnold player page
Panthers | Carolina adds Jaycee Horn Thu Apr 29, 09:17 PM
South Carolina CB Jaycee Horn was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the eighth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Link to story Panthers | D.J. Moore's option picked up Thu Apr 29, 09:56 AM
Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Moore's fifth-year option will be exercised Thursday, April 29.
Link to storyD.J. Moore player page
Panthers | Penei Sewell a target for Carolina? Wed Apr 28, 10:26 PM
Oregon OT Penei Sewell is a player the Carolina Panthers 'are high on' ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Link to story Panthers | Teddy Bridgewater sent to Denver for late pick Wed Apr 28, 02:02 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick Wednesday, April 28. As part of the deal, the Panthers will pay Bridgewater $7 million this year and the Broncos will pay him $3 million.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers are moving on and everybody knew that. They traded for Sam Darnold and he will be their starter in 2021. Bridgewater was below average as their starter last year and now has a new home. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Panthers | Will Grier may be on bubble Sun Apr 25, 02:13 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Will Grier may be on the roster bubble if the team selects a quarterback during the 2021 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Grier was a third-round pick in 2019 and has seen the field as a starter a couple of times...and the results weren't great. The Panthers have traded for Sam Darnold to be their starter, and they'll likely be moving on from Teddy Bridgewater here pretty soon. Grier is the no.2 or no.3 quarterback for the Panthers, but to be a backup he needs to be better. |
Will Grier player page
Panthers | No decision on Sam Darnold's option Fri Apr 23, 08:29 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold has a fifth-year option in his contract, but general manager Scott Fitterer said the team will wait until after the 2021 NFL Draft to decide if they will exercise the option.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have time to make the decision. We'll see who falls to them in the first round as there are rumblings they could still be in the quarterback market. That seems a bit much provided they traded for Darnold but in the NFL you never know. |
Sam Darnold player page
Panthers | Carolina wouldn't mind trading down Fri Apr 23, 12:48 PM
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said Friday, April 23, in a pre-draft news conference that he has spoken with at least five teams about trading down from the eighth overall pick in the first round and acquiring more picks. If the Panthers do trade down, though, it won't be far as Fitterer said he feels there's a strong drop off after the first 15 to 19 players in the draft.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have their quarterback in Sam Darnold, so perhaps if one falls to them they'd find teams willing to give up future assets to move up. It's always good to be flexible, so the Panthers could move down from no.8 overall and still find what they need in the first round. |
Panthers | DaQuan Jones financials Tue Apr 20, 03:48 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DT DaQuan Jones (Titans) signed a one-year contract worth $4.05 million with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, April 20.
Link to storyDaQuan Jones player page
Panthers | DaQuan Jones ready to call Carolina home Tue Apr 20, 01:23 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DT DaQuan Jones (Titans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, April 20. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyDaQuan Jones player page
Panthers | DaQuan Jones likely to CAR Tue Apr 20, 08:56 AM
Free-agent DT DaQuan Jones (Titans) is visiting the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 20, and is likely to sign with them.
Link to storyDaQuan Jones player page
Panthers | Jordan Mack on retired list Mon Apr 19, 05:30 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Jordan Mack was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, April 19.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina to look at Justin Fields Tue Apr 13, 08:29 PM
Ohio State QB Justin Fields will have representatives of the Carolina Panthers watching his pro day Wednesday, April 14, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Just because they traded for Sam Darnold it doesn't mean the Panthers won't still look at these rookie quarterbacks. At least, that's what they want other teams to think in case someone slides to them at the no.8 overall pick. |
Panthers | Carolina adds Frank Herron, PJ Johnson Tue Apr 13, 06:18 PM
Free-agent DE Frank Herron (Lions) and DT PJ Johnson (Cardinals) signed one-year contracts with the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 13. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina adding Mikey Daniel Tue Apr 13, 06:00 PM
Free-agent FB Mikey Daniel (Falcons) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers, according to a source Tuesday, April 13.
Link to story Panthers | A.J. Bouye terms Mon Apr 12, 12:41 PM
Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers CB A.J. Bouye's two-year deal is worth $7 million, according to sources.
Link to storyA.J. Bouye player page
Panthers | Interest high in Teddy Bridgewater Thu Apr 8, 01:28 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater has a a contract that isn't trade friendly, but he could be willing to take a pay cut as multiple teams are interested in the veteran quarterback, according to an NFL Network report Thursday, April 8.
| Footballguys view: Bridgewater could be a bridge quarterback for a team in need or a team that selects a young passer. Or a team like the Broncos could bring him in for veteran competition. One thing is clear, Bridgwater is not getting moved without restructuring his deal...or the Panthers could pay part of his contract to get rid of him. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Panthers | A.J. Bouye agrees to terms Wed Apr 7, 08:34 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent CB A.J. Bouye (Broncos) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract Wednesday, April 7. He won't be eligible for the first two games of the 2021 season while finishing a suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances.
Link to storyA.J. Bouye player page
Panthers | A.J. Bouye working out deal with Carolina Wed Apr 7, 08:26 PM
Free-agent CB A.J. Bouye (Broncos) is nearing a deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to a source Wednesday, April 7. Terms of the contract weren't disclosed.
Link to storyA.J. Bouye player page
Panthers | Carolina signs two defensive backs Tue Apr 6, 04:23 PM
Free-agent S J.T. Ibe and CB Jalen Julius signed undisclosed contracts with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, April 6.
Link to story Panthers | Martez Ivey signs with Panthers Tue Apr 6, 12:46 PM
Free-agent OG Martez Ivey (Patriots) signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 6. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Teddy Bridgewater allowed to look around Tue Apr 6, 09:20 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater has been given permission to seek a trade to another team, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. In fact, this was the plan for the Panthers - although they originally wanted to trade for Deshaun Watson instead of Sam Darnold. Now, Darnold is going to be the starter and Bridgewater will be playing somewhere else. A team like the Broncos could bring him in to compete with last year's starter Drew Lock. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Panthers | Carolina checked in on Deshaun Watson Mon Apr 5, 05:53 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson received trade interest from the Carolina Panthers, but the Panthers decided to acquire QB Sam Darnold, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Watson's legal situation is going to have teams pumping the brakes on a potential trade. Rather than wait around for Lord knows how long, the Panthers decided to make a move for Darnold. |
Deshaun Watson player page
Panthers | Teddy Bridgewater may be on block Mon Apr 5, 04:28 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater likely will be shopped to other teams after the Panthers acquired QB Sam Darnold. They could also consider keeping him on a restructured contract.
| Footballguys view: That's what is most likely now that the team has dealt for Sam Darnold. It's difficult to say that Darnold is a huge upgrade over Bridgewater, but with better coaching than he received from Adam Gase we could see Darnold play at a high level. That's what happened to Ryan Tannehill after he was able to get away from Gase and thrive with the Titans. |
Teddy Bridgewater player page
Panthers | Sam Darnold's option to be picked up Mon Apr 5, 04:19 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold will have his fifth-year option exercised this offseason, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: That's the reports after the trade. This way the Panthers have control of Darnold through the 2022 season. If he plays well, we're sure the team would try to sign him to a long-term deal. |
Sam Darnold player page
Panthers | Carolina acquires Sam Darnold Mon Apr 5, 04:01 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold was acquired by the Carolina Panthers Monday, April 5, in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round draft choice, a 2022 second-round draft choice and a 2022 fourth-round draft choice.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers are getting a quarterback who could turn things around post Adam Gase (see Ryan Tannehill) and they're not giving up that much for him. Darnold gives the team a starter with experience who could be an upgrade over Teddy Bridgewater. The Panthers wanted Deshaun Watson (Texans) but that's no longer the case with the legal issues around him. Darnold gives them a cheap option with upside. This likely takes quarterback off the board with the no.8 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. |
Sam Darnold player page
Panthers | Carolina inks Micah Simon Tue Mar 30, 09:24 PM
Free-agent WR Micah Simon was signed to an undisclosed contract by the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, March 30.
Link to story Panthers | Brian Burns fully healthy Fri Mar 26, 09:22 PM
Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns (shoulder) has full recovered from the shoulder injury that he dealt with at the end of the 2020 season.
Link to storyBrian Burns player page
Panthers | Carolina adds kicking competition Wed Mar 24, 05:02 PM
Undrafted free-agent PK Matt Ammendola (Oklahoma State) signed an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers Wednesday, March 24.
Link to story Panthers | Frankie Luvu headed to Carolina Tue Mar 23, 01:13 PM
Free-agent LB Frankie Luvu (Jets) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, March 23.
Link to storyFrankie Luvu player page
Panthers | Carolina bringing back John Miller Tue Mar 23, 01:08 PM
Free-agent OG John Miller (Panthers) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract to remain with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, March 23. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Lirim Hajrullahu cut Mon Mar 22, 02:57 PM
Carolina Panthers PK Lirim Hajrullahu was released Monday, March 22.
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