Did Panthers find their Superman on defense?

We can’t give the Panthers a top grade in this draft, but there’s little doubt about their first-round pick, LB Luke Kuechly. Around the League examines his potential impact on defense.
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Carolina Panthers made special teams offseason priority

The Panthers had the league’s worst special teams unit in 2011, according to Football Outsiders. Improving that group was one of the top priorities for GM Marty Hurney, and his offseason acquisitions — like drafting Joe Adams — proved just that.
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Ex-Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett to join CFL’s Roughriders

After spending the last year and a half out of football, former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, the team announced Friday.
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Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers’ top pick, agrees to contract

Linebacker Luke Kuechly, the No. 9 overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, agreed to a four-year, $ 12.58 million contract with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi.
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Carolina Panthers sign 11-year veteran punter Nick Harris

The Carolina Panthers added to their special teams Tuesday, signing veteran punter Nick Harris.
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Jacoby Jones visits Carolina Panthers, would be fit

After being the Texans’ scapegoat, Jacoby Jones didn’t have to wait long to find a potential new NFL home, visiting the Panthers on Tuesday.
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Carolina Panthers DE Charles Johnson undergoes surgery

Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson underwent knee surgery Friday after developing swelling around his right knee.
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Darrell Green’s (fast) son earns a tryout with Panthers

Jared Green might look like just another undrafted free agent, but as the son of Hall of Fame CB Darrell Green, the young man has something teams can’t get enough of: outrageous speed.
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Panthers reinforce LB corps with Luke Kuechly

One area that on paper didn’t look like a priority for Carolina was linebacker, but that’s exactly where the Panthers went with the ninth overall pick when they took Boston College’s Luke Kuechly.
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Draft Buzz: Panthers zeroing in on Coples?

There are so many draft rumors floating around at the moment … we wanted to round them up in one place. Let’s start with Quinton Coples-to-Carolina and Bruce Irvin’s promise.
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Steve Smith: Saints player admitted he targeted me

The Saints’ bounty program paid players for big hits. But that’s not all, according to Steve Smith, who said a New Orleans player told him he risked a fine if he didn’t target the Carolina star.
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Rivera praises Cam Newton’s willingness to lead

Last year, Cam Newton was a revelation on the field. Heading into his second NFL season, it’s not just about the game — it’s about the locker room. And his place in it.
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Carolina Panthers’ GM interested in trading down from No. 9

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Thursday at a pre-draft news conference that the team would be more likely to trade down from the No. 9 spot in the NFL draft to collect more picks in later rounds.
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Carolina Panthers take aim at NFC South establishment

As NFL teams gathered for voluntary offseason workouts this week, even the most dedicated squads were missing a few faces. Not the Carolina Panthers.
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Panthers’ Cam Newton: Madden cover ‘what you make of it’

There are four remaining contestants in the Madden cover bracket, and Panthers QB Cam Newton didn’t appear to be concerned about possibly winning the cover spot.
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Cam Newton authors love letter to Charlotte

A year ago, Panthers QB Cam Newton faced criticism for labeling himself an “entertainer” and “icon,” but after torching the NFL with his arm — if anything — people wait to see more.
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Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton says he’s improving his game

Cam Newton feels like his improvement going into year two as an NFL quarterback “is through the roof.”
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Panthers WR Smith close to signing three-year extension

The Carolina Panthers and Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith are close to agreeing on a three-year contract extension, a league source said Tuesday morning.
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Steve Smith committed to team, Charlotte with new contract

Wide receiver Steve Smith didn’t struggle with his decision to sign a three-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday.
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Steve Smith signs three-year contract extension with Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Steve Smith to a three-year deal with a club option for a fourth year.
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Panthers add free-agent safety Reggie Smith, former 49er

The Panthers added more competition in
their defensive backfield on Wednesday, signing free agent safety
Reggie Smith, who formerly played for the San Francisco 49ers.
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Panthers plan to use Tolbert as fullback, Rivera says

The Panthers’ signing of Mike Tolbert to play fullback could hint at the team’s desire to keep Jonathan Stewart.
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Panthers RB Goodson traded to Raiders

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson said he has been traded to the Oakland Raiders on Friday.
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Five good minutes: Seahawks’ Carroll loves Newton

Of course, Panthers coach Ron Rivera loves Cam Newton. But there’s another NFL coach out there who can’t say enough good things about the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year.
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Panthers GM Hurney ‘disappointed’ Newton target of Saints

Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said it’s “very disappointing” to learn the New Orleans Saints placed bounties on his team’s franchise quarterback, Cam Newton, as well as other players around the league.
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Agent: Mike Tolbert excited to play for coach Rivera in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have added more depth to their already deep stable of running backs. The Panthers announced Monday they’ve signed free agent Mike Tolbert.
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Panthers’ Davis, Beason optimistic after season-ending injuries

Panthers trainer Ryan Vermillion recently told the Charlotte Observer that no player in NFL history has come back from three ACL surgeries on the same knee. It’s Thomas Davis’ goal to become the first.
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Weinke: Manning will be ‘just as good if not better’

Chris Weinke has watched from afar as Peyton Manning attempts to return from four neck surgeries, and believes his own comeback from spinal fusion surgery offers a ray of light.
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Panthers fan returns Super Bowl playbook to team

In what sounds like the opening crawl to an NFL-themed espionage novel, when Panthers fan Matt Rowell stumbled upon Carolina’s Super Bowl playbook, his first thought was to keep it out of the hands of the enemy.
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Panthers re-sign long snapper Jansen to four-year contract

The Panthers have re-signed long snapper J.J. Jansen to a four-year contract extension and linebacker Jason Phillips to a one-year extension.
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Panthers’ Newton voted AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was named the Associated Press offensive rookie of the year Saturday at the inaugural NFL Honors awards ceremony in Indianapolis.
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Panthers go for aggressive, contemporary look with new logo

The Panthers will transition to their refined logo, mainly featuring tweaks to the eye and mouth, throughout this year.
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Panthers QB Newton headed to Hawaii in Eli Manning’s place

Cam Newton’s historic rookie season will have one final act, as the Carolina Panthers quarterback replaced New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster Monday.
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Cam on Carolina: ‘I’m just trying to get everybody on my level’

Cam Newton has exceeded expectations this season, but his Panthers continue to serve as easy prey for opponents, something the rookie quarterback simply cannot accept.
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Panthers QB Newton hands teenager a gift, but Canton calls

Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton was just being a nice guy Sunday when he handed a teenage girl his historic 13th touchdown ball. Unfortunately for her, the Hall of Fame takes precedent.
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Report: Panthers will place DTs McClain, Fua on injured reserve

A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers will place both starting rookie defensive tackles — Terrell McClain and Sione Fua — on injured reserve.
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Bucs QB Johnson one of many mesmerized by Newton’s talent

Cam Newton is having one of the great rookie years in league history. It has a lot of people transfixed by the 22-year-old Panthers quarterback, including Newton’s counterpart on Sunday in Tampa.
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Smith: Newton third-best Panthers QB with whom I’ve played

Steve Smith likes Cam Newton, but the rookie has some work to do before the star receiver will consider him a better Panthers QB than Jake Delhomme or even Vinny Testaverde.
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Panthers get elusive road win, dropping Colts to 0-11

DeAngelo Williams ran for two touchdowns and Cam Newton added another,
leading the Panthers to a 27-19 win, their first outside of Charlotte,
N.C., in nearly two years.
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Shockey probable after missing Panthers’ last game

A knee injury is threatening to sideline New York Giants wide reciever Mario Manningham for the first time since Week 3.
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Titans DE Hayes plans to appeal $15K fine for hit on Ryan

Tennessee Titans defensive end William Hayes was fined $ 15,000 by the NFL for a hit he leveled against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Hayes plans to appeal the league’s decision.
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Panthers suffer more injuries on D; Johnson to have MRI exam

Coach Ron Rivera said Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson will need an MRI on his injured shoulder and linebacker Omar Gaither has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury during the Panthers 49-35 meltdown Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
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Ailing Panthers LB Connor, TE Shockey inactive vs. Lions

Carolina tight end Jeremy Shockey and linebacker Dan Connor are inactive for the Panthers’ Sunday game against the Detroit Lions.
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Shockey ruled out for Panthers’ road tilt with Lions

Carolina tight end Jeremy Shockey has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Lions and will not travel with the team to Detroit due to soreness in his ribs, the team announced.
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Panthers’ Shockey doubtful; Connor questionable

Carolina tight end Jeremy Shockey is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against Detroit due to
soreness in his ribs.
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Panthers’ Shockey misses practice; Rivera ‘optimistic’ he’ll play

Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey missed his second straight day of practice with a rib injury, but coach Ron Rivera is “optimistic” Shockey will play Sunday at Detroit.
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Panthers place RB/KR Goodson on injured reserve

Running back Mike Goodson has become the 12th member of the Carolina Panthers to be placed on season-ending injured reserve.
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Panthers QB Newton to start despite stiffing throwing shoulder

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans despite some stiffness in his right throwing shoulder that required an MRI earlier in the week.
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Newton’s shoulder not reason for Panthers’ lack of production

A Cam Newton-led team failed to score a touchdown for a first time in his playing career, but the Panthers’ rookie QB refused to blame his sore right throwing shoulder for the dismal showing vs. the Titans.
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Vikings likely to be without Herrera this week (PA SportsTicker)

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will be a full participant in practice Thursday, hoping to test his injured neck and see if he can play in Sunday’s game at Carolina.
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