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Panthers' injury report: tight ends Tremble and Thomas still sidelined
CHARLOTTE — Tight ends Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) and Ian Thomas (calf) were held out for the second straight practice. The veterans remained on the sidelines Thursday, leaving the team with three healthy tight ends: rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jordan Matthews, and newcomer Messiah Swinson.
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Panthers sign tight end Messiah Swinson amid injury concerns
CHARLOTTE — Tight ends Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) and Ian Thomas (calf) were held out of Wednesday's practice as the team prepares for Sunday's opener against the Saints.
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Panthers announce team captains for 2024 season
The Panthers announced their captains for the 2024 season on Wednesday, marking a blend of veteran leadership and fresh faces in head coach Dave Canales' inaugural season.
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Panthers sign rookie tight end Messiah Swinson from Packers' practice squad
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have bolstered their roster by signing rookie tight end Messiah Swinson from the Packers' practice squad. This move comes as the team faces a shortage of healthy tight ends ahead of their opener against the Saints.
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Bryce young discusses adapting new offensive strategies for improved performance
Bryce Young has heard the talk all offseason, or rather, he's heard the numbers. Can Dave Canales get Young's throwing time down to 2.7 seconds? Why 2.7 seconds? Is it feasible to achieve this in one offseason? How do you reduce the act from snap-to-pass to 2.7 seconds? What happens when it gets to 2.7 seconds and the ball is still in his hands?
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Panthers prepare young linebackers amid roster changes
CHARLOTTE — The fear of the unknown can't drive decisions. That's the mantra the Panthers and Dave Canales are taking with the roster, position battles, and their approach to Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, particularly with the outside linebacker unit.
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Panthers release veteran pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson ahead of Week 1
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have released veteran pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson, the team announced on Tuesday. Chaisson had joined the Panthers this past spring as a free agent.
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Panthers prepare for revamped Saints team featuring new additions on both sides
CHARLOTTE — Week 1 of the NFL season has arrived. The Carolina Panthers will travel to New Orleans this weekend to face the New Orleans Saints, whose defense is projected by many in the Crescent City to be among the best in the league.
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Panthers' tight ends face uncertainties ahead of Week 1 clash with Saints
CHARLOTTE — Ja'Tavion Sanders has developed a ritual in his short NFL career. Ahead of the Panthers' opening preseason game against the Patriots, the rookie tight end wandered out early to the field, stopped on the 40-yard line, and took a moment to appreciate what it meant to be there.
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Panthers' new head coach Dave Canales leans on veteran mentors
CHARLOTTE — Panthers head coach Dave Canales has discussed throughout the offseason his reliance on advice from mentors such as Pete Carroll and Tony Dungy as he enters his rookie year. On Monday, he highlighted the support from former head coaches on his staff, Jim Caldwell and Dom Capers.
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Panthers assistant coaches gain valuable play-calling experience in preseason finale
Three Carolina Panthers assistant coaches had the unique opportunity to call plays during their team's 31-26 win over the Buffalo Bills in the final preseason game. Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, linebackers coach Pete Hansen, and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley each took turns calling plays for different halves of the game.
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Panthers sign Deon Cain and Brandon Walton to practice squad
CHARLOTTE — Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has promised to "churn" the roster and the practice squad, and he is true to his word.
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Panthers re-sign Jordan Matthews amid injury concerns
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have added Jordan Matthews back to their 53-man roster following his performance throughout the offseason. The team signed the veteran tight end from the practice squad to the active roster on Thursday, alongside other practice squad adjustments.
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Panthers add four more to practice squad
The Panthers expanded their practice squad on Thursday afternoon by signing four additional players. The new additions include defensive tackle Jayden Peevy, wide receiver Jalen Coker, safety Demani Richardson, and offensive lineman Ja'Tyre Carter.
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Panthers' offseason strategy focuses on long-term roster retooling
Since the beginning of the offseason, the Carolina Panthers have signed players to specific contracts, drafted strategically, and navigated the waiver wire with a clear vision. Their focus extends beyond merely fielding a team for 2024; they are also planning for the long term.
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Panthers reshape cornerbacks room following Dan Morgan's vision
Dan Morgan, the Carolina Panthers' president of football operations and general manager, has a clear vision for the team's cornerbacks. Since his promotion in January, he has collaborated with coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero to outline the ideal characteristics for their corners: big, physical players with speed.
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Panthers sign nine players to practice squad ahead of regular season
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added nine familiar faces to the practice squad on Wednesday as they continue to build out the roster for the regular season. The team signed tight end Jordan Matthews, running back Mike Boone, safety Alex Cook, linebacker Chandler Wooten, defensive linemen T.J. Smith and Walter Palmore, outside linebacker Kenny Dyson, guard Mason Brooks, and quarterback Jack Plummer.
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Panthers claim six new players off waivers
The Panthers exercised their priority on the waiver wire, claiming six players from other teams on Wednesday. This move comes a day after finalizing their initial 53-man roster.
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Panthers add new cornerbacks amid ongoing roster adjustments
CHARLOTTE — Panthers head coach Dave Canales addressed concerns about the cornerback position on Wednesday afternoon. "Not now," he stated.
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Panthers hold first practice after mandatory roster cutdowns
CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers practiced with their smallest group of the year on Tuesday following league-mandated roster cutdowns. Practicing with an initial 53-man roster, the team was joined by a few injury-designated players as spectators. The Panthers had to release 37 players as part of this process.