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WELCOME TO THE PROS At the time, being a converted football player wasn't a novelty in the Blue Jays system. Then-GM Pat Gillick had a thing for two-sport players, with the idea that athletic potential could be focused and refined, allowing them to buy low on undervalued commodities...

"I think he's going to be a great leader for the Panthers because of the way he works with people," Morgan said. "He knows how to communicate, how to delegate authority, and how to treat people with respect through the organization. "He's just a guy who doesn't ever get too high or too low...

In this week's episode of the Jordan and Jake podcast presented by OrthoCarolina, the duo break down the news of Scott Fitterer agreeing to terms as Carolina's new general manager. Podcast highlights include: 3:41 - Reaction to Scott Fitterer being named GM 9:56 - Jordan and Jake review...

CHARLOTTE – Scott Fitterer wasn't the first candidate the Panthers talked to. Clearly, he made an impression that lasted. The Panthers have offered the Seahawks' vice president of football operations the team's role as general manager. The Panthers interviewed Fitterer by videoconference...

CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have offered Scott Fitterer the chance to use the eighth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He might not know what to do with anything that high in the order. But certainly, he's shown that he can help build a championship organization in a number of different ways...

CHARLOTTE - Honeywell, Atrium Health, Tepper Sports & Entertainment and the Charlotte Motor Speedway have announced a unique public-private partnership with the State of North Carolina, and backed by Gov. Roy Cooper, to support the goal of 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations by July 4, 2021. In...

In this week's episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast presented by Morris-Jenkins, hosts Kristen Balboni and Will Bryan talk about the GM candidates, take another look at the 2018 NFL Draft and do a draft of the months of the year. Podcast highlights include: 1:08 - Update on the second...

CHARLOTTE – The Panthers are working through a second round of interviews, as they narrow their list of candidates for their general manager vacancy. After an initial round of 15 virtual interviews, the Panthers met in person with Titans director of player personnel Monti Ossenfort, 49ers vice...

After the ball is snapped, I'm following Teddy Bridgewater's movements through a 400mm lens. From my vantage point, I have the quarterback's full body in frame, and I can see the field pretty clearly. As he winds up to throw, I can tell it's going to be a deep throw. I have less than a second to...

CHARLOTTE - Panthers head coach Matt Rhule doesn't have a general manager or a full coaching staff at the moment, but he does have another assignment. The Panthers and Dolphins have been chosen to coach in the 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. The game itself is Jan. 30, but the most...

In this week's episode of the Jordan and Jake podcast presented by OrthoCarolina, the duo discuss offseason coaching movement, the general manager search and Jordan's rooster, Emilio Earhart. Podcast highlights include: 0:43 - Jordan has beef with his rooster, Emilio Earhart 5:36 -...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The Panthers set a number of franchise records in 2020.

CHARLOTTE – LSU giveth, LSU taketh away. The Panthers will have to adjust their offensive staff for next season, as quarterbacks coach Jake Peetz has taken the offensive coordinator job at LSU, and coaching assistant DJ Mangas is joining him in Baton Rouge as passing game coordinator. That...

In this week's episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast presented by Morris-Jenkins, hosts Kristen Balboni and Will Bryan give updates on the general manager search and do their versions of exit interviews for the 2020 season. Podcast highlights include: 1:07 - Kristen and Will break down the...

Panthers legend Sam Mills is a finalist again for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, returning to the discussion for a second straight year. That's positive momentum for Mills, who was eligible for 17 years before he made the final 15, and recognizes the work he did leading great defenses in three...

On defense, the Panthers' first-, second-, and third-round picks flourished and stamped their roles on this team. Jeremy Chinn, a contender for some defensive rookie honors, instantly made a name for himself as a leader and one of the league's young defensive stars.

CHARLOTTE - The Panthers on Tuesday signed kicker Joey Slye through the 2021 season. He was an exclusive rights free agent entering the offseason. This past season, Slye hit 29-of-36 field goal attempts and made 33 of 36 extra point tries. He ranked second in the NFL with a 91.0 touchback...

ANALYSIS: "Matt Rhule said after Sunday's blowout loss to the Saints that Teddy Bridgewater's exit in the third quarter was less of a benching and more of a measure of protection for the veteran quarterback, who suffered an ankle injury earlier in the game. Whatever it was, it ended a middling...

CHARLOTTE – The Panthers are two days into their search for a new general manager, and the process is moving quickly through a wide-ranging group of candidates. The Panthers interviewed four more candidates Tuesday, including Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio, Bills assistant...

CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers on Monday signed 14 players to reserve future contracts. All but one of the players finished the season on the practice squad, with a number of players earning active game status throughout the season as COVID-19 standard elevations. Carolina also signed tight end...