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  1. Sir Purr

    How ESPN's Ryan Clark helped prepare Donte Jackson to "be the guy"

    Private instructors often aren't well-versed with the terminology and techniques of a client's team. But that wasn't the case with Clark, who knows Panthers' defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach Jason Simmons well. Clark's best friend is Falcons' defensive pass game...
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    Vote for classic Panthers games to air in preseason

    1996 Divisional Playoffs vs Dallas In the first playoff game in team history, the Panthers stuck to a formula that had worked all season, using an opportunistic offense, a Sam Mills-led defense, solid special teams and an uplifting record-sized crowd to defeat the defending Super Bowl Champion...
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    Panthers claim defensive tackle Bruce Hector

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have added depth to their defensive front by claiming defensive tackle Bruce Hector off waivers from the Eagles. Hector originally signed with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent out of South Florida in 2018. He appeared in eight games as a rookie, playing 82 snaps...
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    Jonathan Stewart's slip and slide run that should have counted

    One of the game's most memorable plays was a screen pass to Stewart. He was upended near the line of scrimmage, but flipped over a defender's back and kept running down to the 5-yard line. "I knew that my elbows weren't anywhere near the ground," Stewart said. "But it was definitely fun...
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    Matt Rhule pleased with early results of unique training camp

    Through Friday afternoon, Carolina has not had to place anyone on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Rhule credited the players, coaches, and the rest of the Panthers' staff for taking all necessary precautions to make that the case. "They've done the things it takes to not get it," Rhule said. "I...
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    'Jordan and Jake' returns for 2020 season

    CHARLOTTE — As training camp gets rolling once again, so does one of your favorite podcasts. "Jordan and Jake" is back for Season 2. Hosted by Hall of Honor inductees Jordan Gross and Jake Delhomme, "Jordan and Jake" provides insight on the Panthers and the NFL at large from the unique...
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    Christian McCaffrey excited about 'fun, fast and physical' offense

    With so many of the Panthers getting to know the playbook for the first time, McCaffrey agrees that it's vital that Bridgewater has a history with Brady and the scheme. "(Bridgewater) knows exactly what he wants in every route. He knows exactly what he wants to do in his run-game footwork. So...
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    'Road to Restart' goes behind-the-scenes of the Panthers' return to football

    As the Panthers' director of security, Eddie Levins already had plenty on his plate. Then a pandemic hit, and Levins added infection control officer to his title. As he says in the opening moments of "Road to Restart": "A lot has changed." Indeed it has. Regardless, in a world turned...
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    Bulked up Brian Burns ready for bigger role in second season

    "I need those guys, man," Burns said with a laugh. "They're going to take up a lot of attention, and hopefully, I'll have a lot of one-on-ones on the outside." Heading into his second season, Burns expects his role to be reasonably similar in coordinator Phil Snow's new scheme. He likes that...
  10. Sir Purr

    Panthers launch voter engagement initiative

    This initiative comes on the heels of the news that Bank of America Stadium has been approved by the North Carolina State Board of Elections to serve as an early voting precinct this October. From Oct. 15-31, registered voters in Mecklenburg County can come to the stadium, regardless of their...
  11. Sir Purr

    Your Vote Counts

    To our Carolina family: For a quarter-century, we've been proud to represent you on the field and in the community. On game days, you've welcomed us into your family rooms, your businesses, your barracks, and your dorm rooms. And every day, we've been proud to serve alongside you in the places...
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    Panthers acquire RB Trenton Cannon

    CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added a running back Tuesday, picking up Trenton Cannon off waivers after he was cut by the Jets on Monday. A sixth-round pick of the Jets in the 2018 draft, Cannon appeared in all 16 games as a reserve running back as a rookie and played 19 percent of New York's...
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    D.J. Moore has sights set on big 2020

    Moore noted that while McCaffrey is well known nationally, the rest of the offense is trying to make a name for itself. When it comes to wide receivers, Moore believes he can benefit from how he, Curtis Samuel, and Robby Anderson complement each other. "If somebody just hones in on one player...
  14. Sir Purr

    Derrick Brown taking unique training camp in stride

    But without preseason games, the Panthers won't have an opportunity to jell against another opponent until September. And while most players are okay with skipping the preseason schedule, Brown feels like he's missing the experience. "That's definitely something to get your feet wet," he said...
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    Untappd Beer Festival in Charlotte Rescheduled for April 2021

    Untappd, the leading social media app for beer, today announced the rescheduled date of its second Untappd Beer Festival in Charlotte, NC. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new planned date for the festival is Saturday, April 24, 2021. The date is subject to change pending any updates to the...
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    How Marty Hurney will evaluate Carolina's preseason roster

    "Anybody who goes through the opt-out process puts a lot of thought in it," Hurney said. "The safety of everybody in this building and the safety of their families comes first to us." Reducing the roster to 80 players over the weekend also eliminated the Panthers' kicking competition between...
  17. Sir Purr

    Why Teddy Bridgewater already feels confident, comfortable in Carolina

    Bridgewater has an authenticity and a secureness that reveals his confidence but doesn't come off as cocky. He had to find that inner peace during his first season as a Saints backup. "One of the biggest problems I had my first year in New Orleans was I wanted to be like Drew (Brees). I had to...
  18. Sir Purr

    Kawann Short calls shoulder repair an 'awesome success'

    The pandemic did force Short to shift some elements in his rehab process. But there were some silver linings, as he incorporated some exercises that got him down to 315 pounds. "I got a Peloton and was riding the bike," Short said. "Just being outside in the heat, which made it a lot more...
  19. Sir Purr

    Panthers training camp dates and information to know

    With Panthers rookies and veterans now cleared to enter Bank of America Stadium, 2020 training camp can begin in earnest. Of course, this year's camp will be vastly different. The team will conduct all training camp activities at Bank of America Stadium rather than Wofford College in...
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    Shaq Thompson, Kawann Short describe reporting to training camp during the pandemic

    But because the NFL is not conducting training camps or the season in a bubble, players, coaches, and staff have to be as responsible as possible when outside the facility. "You can't be selfish during this time. You've got to think about other guys and their families, and their health issues...
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