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  1. Sir Purr

    Panthers sign wide receivers Cam Phillips, Darrell Stewart Jr.

    CHARLOTTE — With a few injuries at wide receiver, the Panthers on Wednesday added a pair of wideouts: Cam Phillips and Darrell Stewart Jr.. Phillips, who was born in Charlotte, was the most productive wideout in the XFL earlier this year. Playing with Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker on the...
  2. Sir Purr

    'Unsung hero' Juston Burris getting a shot to shine in his home state

    Burris ended up starting nine games for the Browns, recording seven passes defensed and a pair of interceptions. "I think it just gave validation. Not at all do I think I've arrived. I'm still hungry and humble and grateful to be here," Burris said. "But I think it just gave validation into my...
  3. Sir Purr

    2020 Training Camp Observations: Separate squads for a competitive Tuesday

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers continued a string of competitive practices with another day of almost exclusively team drills. But Tuesday's session was a little different in that head coach Matt Rhule fashioned two "teams" and kept score. On one side was the first-team offense and second-team...
  4. Sir Purr

    2020 Training Camp Observations: Back to work on a Monday

    — Early on during team drills, quarterback Will Grier connected with wide receiver Brandon Zylstra for a short touchdown on the right side. Zylstra and Grier have displayed solid chemistry throughout camp. — Thomas is starting to become more involved as camp goes on. The third-year tight end...
  5. Sir Purr

    Shaq Thompson growing into leadership role

    NEWS AND NOTES — There is a real competition going on for starting cornerback opposite Donte Jackson. Rhule named T.J. Green, Eli Apple, and Troy Pride Jr. as players who have already received a shot at the spot. He mentioned Corn Elder as another player who could be in the mix. But there is...
  6. Sir Purr

    Panthers, Atrium Health launch Frontline Heroes Campaign

    This season, the Panthers and Atrium Health are partnering to recognize Frontline Heroes from the Carolinas that have sacrificed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the season, fans can nominate a deserving Frontline Hero that has made a significant impact in serving others...
  7. Sir Purr

    Panthers waive running back Jordan Scarlett

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers on Sunday waived 2019 fifth-round pick Jordan Scarlett. The move corresponds to kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik passing COVID-19 testing protocols to be added to the 80-man active roster. Scarlett appeared in nine games as a rookie, mainly contributing on special teams. The...
  8. Sir Purr

    After a 'bad' year as a backup, Will Grier feeling more ready in the role

    Head coach Matt Rhule has liked what he's seen out of Grier in camp. Rhule has mentioned that after coaching against Grier in college, he realized the quarterback has an "it" factor. That leads the head coach to believe Grier is capable of winning games at the highest level. "I've liked his...
  9. Sir Purr

    2020 Training Camp Observations: A Saturday scrimmage at the stadium

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers finished their practice week with a Saturday morning full of 11-on-11 work on the field at Bank of America Stadium. This practice was a lot like Tuesday's session, but this time there were more "live" periods with some tackling. Of course, defenders were instructed to...
  10. Sir Purr

    Best moments from Friday's 2003 X-Clown watch party

    Smith began the show live with the group and was then featured with Delhomme later on in a pre-recorded segment because of his NFL Network obligations. Naturally, both conversations focused on the game's final play, famously known in the Carolinas as X-Clown. Fields asked Smith if he knew he'd...
  11. Sir Purr

    Panthers sign linebacker Julian Stanford

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have added a veteran linebacker, signing Julian Stanford on Saturday. Stanford, who's entering his ninth pro season, spent the last two years with the Bills, mainly contributing on special teams. He did start one game for Buffalo in 2018. That year he recorded his...
  12. Sir Purr

    2020 Training Camp Observations: Lighter day in the rain

    — The offense line also worked through a drill where each player had to block three incoming defenders. The first had to be passed off to the right, one to the left, and the third kept in front. The drill helps with hand technique and maintaining a wide base. — With a long individual period...
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    How the Panthers will approach Christian McCaffrey's touches in 2020

    "I don't think it matters," McCaffrey said. "The biggest statistic is winning, and that's all I've really ever cared about." Good thing, too, because Rhule is taking the same approach. "I don't mean this in any disrespect — him getting 1,000/1,000 is not a focus of mine," Rhule said...
  14. Sir Purr

    Pharoh Cooper looking to recapture All-Pro form

    Though he grew up in Havelock, N.C., Cooper admitted he wasn't a Panthers fan growing up. Nevertheless, he's happy his family's much closer than when he was in California and Arizona. Plus, Cooper had already been living in Charlotte, which made it easy to get together for offseason workouts...
  15. Sir Purr

    Panthers Legends to relive the 2003 playoff thriller in St. Louis

    It's time for Watch Party 2.0. This Friday night, we're hosting another watch party with Panthers legends to coincide with the local re-air of Carolina's thrilling double-overtime win in the 2003 Divisional Playoff at St. Louis. Special guests from that team will join team reporter Kristen...
  16. Sir Purr

    2020 Training Camp Observations: Notes from a long, physical practice

    — Among the many significant changes this camp is how players get water during practice. Instead of the usual reusable plastic bottles, each guy receives a small individual-sized bottle of water or Gatorade to prevent sharing. — Tight end Temarrick Hemingway, who was in the concussion...
  17. Sir Purr

    Panthers acquire kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have added another leg to their special teams unit, claiming Kaare Vedvik off waivers from the Bills. A native of Norway, Vedvik has previously spent time with the Ravens, Vikings, Jets, Bengals, and Bills. His only regular-season action came in Week 1 of 2019 with the...
  18. Sir Purr

    Panthers' offensive tackles gearing up for significant season

    "For right now, I still have an opportunity to be the starting left tackle for the Panthers. We're working in training camp trying to get to Week 1, and we'll see how it shapes up," said Okung, who signed his current four-year deal with the Chargers back in 2017. "For now, I love what I do. I...
  19. Sir Purr

    Panthers bringing training camp practice from the field into your homes

    For one night only, we're moving to primetime and bringing Training Camp practice straight to your homes throughout the Carolinas. Panthers Practice: All-Access Live, presented by Daimler, will air on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. across the Panthers Television Network in North and South Carolina. With...
  20. Sir Purr

    2020 Training Camp Observations: Defense rules the day

    — Following the score, the Panthers worked through an extra point, and a kickoff, much like it would be during a real game. Carolina kept that up throughout the session with punts and kicks. — The next segment saw the offense backed up to the 1-yard line to start its drive. The starters were...
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