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  1. Sir Purr

    Get to know new Panthers head coach Matt Rhule

    The Pennsylvania connection Both Tepper and Rhule have strong ties to the state of Pennsylvania. Tepper was born and raised in Pittsburgh, before attending the University of Pittsburgh, while Rhule went to the rival Penn State. Now, the two have put aside their collegiate rivalry and come...
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    Matt Rhule speaks about taking Panthers job from his home in Texas

    What will you remember from your time at Baylor? At Baylor, I’ll remember the players first and foremost. I’ll remember the things that they did. It was fun to have success this year. It was really fun to win the sixth game to go to a bowl last year. It was also fun to have that first year...
  3. Sir Purr

    Efe Obada signs one-year contract extension

    CHARLOTTE -- Defensive end Efe Obada signed a contract extension on Monday morning, becoming the first 2020 free agent to re-sign with the Panthers. Obada was set to be an exclusive rights free agent at the start of the new league year in March, but put pen to paper on a one-year extension...
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    Christian McCaffrey earns first team All-Pro honor at two spots

    CHARLOTTE -- Running back Christian McCaffrey's historic 2019 season has earned him another well-deserved accolade. The third-year star is heading to his first Pro Bowl after becoming just the third player in NFL history to join the 1,000-1,000 club. And now he's been included (twice) as a...
  5. Sir Purr

    Greg Little and Dennis Daley reflect on challenging rookie years

    “It was tough, man, but it’s something I can definitely learn from and use for the future,” Daley said of his ups and downs. “It’s something he (Little) can learn from, too. It was a big learning experience for the both of us. Coming in, getting in a situation like that, me being a sixth-round...
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    Sam Mills tabbed as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

    CANTON, OHIO - Former Panthers linebacker Sam Mills has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the NFL announced on Thursday night. Mills was named a semifinalist for the third time this November, but this marks the first time that he's been selected as a finalist for the...
  7. Sir Purr

    DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel felt better prepared this season, and it showed

    Samuel admitted it took a little time to warm up to his new coach, a coaching veteran with nearly 20 NFL seasons under his belt. “When he first came in, we didn’t know what to expect,” Samuel said. “We thought he was going to try to wild on us and be a hard coach and everything, but he...
  8. Sir Purr

    Panthers in the final regular season power rankings

    Panthers rank: 29th (14th in NFC) NFC South: Saints 4th, Buccaneers 16th, Falcons 17th Beyond the numbers: The Panthers fell three spots to end the year, according to Bleacher Report's rankings. The B/R staff said there's a lot to sort out in Carolina before next season, including hiring the...
  9. Sir Purr

    Top 10 Moments of the 2010s

    Carolina’s Men of the Year In January of 2015, Thomas Davis was awarded the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award, the league’s most prestigious award. It was a fitting tribute to a man who contributed so much to Charlotte and his hometown of Shellman, Georgia through his Defending Dreams...
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    Kawann Short: "It was tough not being able to help"

    “I tried to be vocal with what I was seeing from a fan standpoint. If there was some negative stuff, I said it without holding my tongue,” Short said. “It’s tough. It was even tougher not being able to help. We had the right guys. We just couldn’t put it together. We know it’s a win now league...
  11. Sir Purr

    Brian Burns taking away the positives from an up and down rookie year

    “That should be 8.5, but the one from Atlanta doesn’t count,” Burns said, referencing his sack on the Falcons’ two-point conversion attempt. “I’m saying that forever. That should be 8.5, but I’m not going to keep going on about it. I’m just blessed to have that much success, even through the ups...
  12. Sir Purr

    Panthers sign nine players to reserve future contracts for 2020

    CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers have announced the signings of nine players to reserve future contracts. Seven of the 10 players that finished the season on the practice squad were signed, with a notable exception of running back Elijah Holyfield who was not signed to a reserve future contract. The...
  13. Sir Purr

    My View: Documenting an emotional afternoon for Greg Olsen

    Olsen’s family rolled deep on the sideline, from immediate to extended, they kept coming and coming. After the final group photo was taken, Olsen gave a hug to his wife, Kara, and as they pulled out of the hug, she was visibly upset. I looked over to Olsen’s mom, who was also starting to cry. It...
  14. Sir Purr

    Christian McCaffrey's remarkable year during Panthers' disappointing season proves "it takes a village"

    “Every year I write down little goals and that was one of them,” said McCaffrey, who caught seven passes for 72 yards after needing 67 to hit 1,000. “It’s cool when you accomplish one of the goals you write down, but obviously, I can’t reiterate this enough, but the most important statistic is...
  15. Sir Purr

    Panthers will pick seventh in 2020 NFL Draft

    CHARLOTTE - The Carolina Panthers will select seventh in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Panthers finished with a 5-11 record, tied with the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers. Based on strength of schedule calculations, Carolina will pick seventh while Miami picks fifth and...
  16. Sir Purr

    Complete list of Panthers 2020 free agents

    EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS *Players become unrestricted free agents if they have four or more accrued seasons when their contract expires. Restricted free agents have three accrued seasons, and exclusive rights free agents have two or fewer accrued seasons. The Panthers can tender a contract...
  17. Sir Purr

    Snap Counts: Panthers vs. Saints

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Will Grier only played 17 snaps before leaving the game with a foot injury.
  18. Sir Purr

    What's next for cornerbacks James Bradberry and Donte Jackson?

    CHARLOTTE – Was the 2019 season finale against the Saints the last game in a Panthers uniform for James Bradberry? It’s quite possible. Carolina’s No. 1 cornerback is set to become an unrestricted free agent. He’s been a starter since joining the team as a second-round pick in 2016. “I...
  19. Sir Purr

    Week 17 FanDuel Inactives: Vernon Butler active for finale

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]DJ Moore and Shaq Thompson are out for Sunday's season finale against New Orleans.
  20. Sir Purr

    Rapid Reactions: Panthers end season with 42-10 loss to Saints

    The Big Headline The Panthers 2019 season came to a close on Sunday after a 42-10 loss at the hands of the Saints. Carolina fell behind early and the Panthers were unable to overcome their own turnovers and the Saints high-powered offense, resulting in the eighth-straight loss for Carolina...
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