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CHARLOTTE — While running back Christian McCaffrey has missed Carolina's last six games with a high ankle sprain, his return seems imminent. "I hope Christian will be back next week," head coach Matt Rhule said Friday, a day after Carolina fell to 3-5 with a loss to Atlanta. Rhule mentioned...

HEAD COACH MATT RHULE RE: Opening Statement Obviously, disappointed with the result tonight. I think you have to Atlanta and Coach (Raheem) Morris for getting those guys ready to play on a short week and I thought they played really well. As I told our guys, I appreciate our guys' effort. I...

The Panthers' offensive line quickly came to Bridgewater's defense, stepping to Atlanta defenders as Bridgewater remained on the ground. "It's a brotherhood over here. Everybody's got each other's back," Samuel said. "Nobody on our O-line is going to allow anybody to take a shot at our...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The Panthers allowed three sacks, six quarterback hits and four tackles for loss.

[unable to retrieve full-text content]View updated injury statuses for players during Thursday Night Football.

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers came up short in their quest for a fourth-quarter comeback, falling to the Falcons, 25-17. A week after New Orleans never punted against Carolina, Atlanta punted just once, controlling much of the game. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had to exit midway through the...

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CHARLOTTE — Defensive tackle Zach Kerr and left tackle Russell Okung are both inactive for Thursday's game against the Falcons. Both players missed all three days of practice during the short week. Kerr was listed as questionable with a toe injury, and rookie defensive tackle Bravvion Roy will...

Last week, cornerback Donte Jackson heaped praise on the rookie, acknowledging Chinn as a tone-setter. "He's a guy that pops off the film," Jackson said. "I don't think you have to ask a guy who's in the locker room with him to see that, I'm sure you can see that. I'm sure that people who...

The Panthers will break out the all-black uniform combos on Thursday Night against the Falcons, the first time wearing black this season. Carolina is 3-9 all-time in all-black uniforms, first wearing black pants in 2012 against Denver. The Panthers have only worn all black once in primetime...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Find out who the experts are picking in this primetime divisional matchup.

Third-down defense The Panthers' third-down defense has been one of the league's worst in 2020, best exemplified by last week's performance against New Orleans. The Saints converted 12-of-14 third downs, controlling the ball and the clock throughout Carolina's 27-24 loss. The 85.7 percent...

Falcons Reset Since the teams met in Week 5, there have been some changes in Atlanta. Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were both fired a day after the Falcons lost to the Panthers. Interim head coach Raheem Morris won his first game the next week against the Vikings...

That mindset isn't an accident since it's why elite athletes even become professionals. But football players know how hard it is to score in the first place, so celebrating is essential. "I'm pretty sure a lot of guys have been a part of games where they might not have scored a touchdown at...

In this week's episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast presented by Morris-Jenkins, hosts Kristen Balboni, Myles Simmons and Will Bryan go inside Tuesday's news of Christian McCaffrey returning to practice and break down what changes when teams playing on Thursday versus Sunday. Podcast...

CHARLOTTE — Left tackle Russell Okung is doubtful for Thursday Night Football against the Falcons with a calf injury. Okung exited last week's loss at New Orleans in the third quarter and was replaced by second-year lineman Greg Little. Okung did not practice all week with the short turnaround...

ANALYSIS: "The Carolina Panthers are better than many expected. But it is still open for debate whether that means they are good. The Panthers gave the New Orleans Saints all they could handle in Week 7, but as was the case in their other three losses, Carolina just couldn't seal the deal...

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CHARLOTTE – The Panthers on Tuesday designated running back Christian McCaffrey to return from the reserve/injured list. The move means he can begin practicing, and the team now has 21 days to put him back on the active roster. McCaffrey, who hasn't played since he suffered a high ankle...

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers on Tuesday released cornerback Eli Apple. A 2016 first-round pick, Apple signed a one-year deal in May. He suffered various injuries through training camp and was placed on the reserve/injured list to start the regular season. He was activated before the Week 4 matchup...