CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro faced his current situation before. Entering free agency following the 2022 NFL season, Pineiro eventually agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million contract to remain with the Panthers. In his first season with the franchise, the former Florida Gators standout connected on 33 of 35 field goals and 30 of 32 extra points. Over … [Read more...] about Entering NFL Free Agency, Carolina Panthers Kicker Eddy Pineiro Seeks to Finally Connect With New Contract
Panthers Notebook: Robert Hunt Trailblazing Guardian Cap Helmet; Reinforcements Activated For Maligned Defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Robert Hunt plans to become a Carolina Panthers original. The respected NFL guard plans to become the first player in franchise history to don a Guardian cap on his helmet against the host Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. A Guardian cap is a soft-shell that fits over a helmet, helping to reduce impact of on-field blows and potentially cut down on concussions. “I … [Read more...] about Panthers Notebook: Robert Hunt Trailblazing Guardian Cap Helmet; Reinforcements Activated For Maligned Defense
Panthers Notebook: DJ Johnson Out After Car Accident; Miles Sanders May Return To Face Falcons In NFL Finale
As a defender who faced Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in college, outside linebacker DJ Johnson spoke Thursday of taking advantage of his experience when the visiting Carolina Panthers close out the NFL regular season Sunday. In 2022, Johnson’s Oregon Ducks faced the then-No. 25-ranked Washington Huskies, led by Penix. “Talented player,” Johnson said of … [Read more...] about Panthers Notebook: DJ Johnson Out After Car Accident; Miles Sanders May Return To Face Falcons In NFL Finale
NFL Fans React To Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Overwhelming Defense-less Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers wanted to play spoiler – again. After knocking the Arizona Cardinals out of the NFL playoffs in Week 16, the Panthers entered Week 17 with an opportunity to ruin the season of the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But quarterback Baker Mayfield appeared to toy with the Panthers’ injury-depleted defense, throwing five touchdown passes in a 48-14 victory at … [Read more...] about NFL Fans React To Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Overwhelming Defense-less Carolina Panthers
Panthers Notebook: Calf Injury Ends NFL Season For Offensive Catalyst Chuba Hubbard
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard went out on a high note. Last Sunday, Hubbard scored the game-winning touchdown run in overtime, gained 152 yards and earned NFC offensive player of the week honors. But his season ended Saturday after the Panthers placed the four-year veteran on injured reserve with a calf injury. Hubbard was listed as a limited … [Read more...] about Panthers Notebook: Calf Injury Ends NFL Season For Offensive Catalyst Chuba Hubbard