The Carolina Panthers’ “retooling” process continued Friday. Working at the start of Labor Day holiday weekend, general manager Dan Morgan took time to tinker with the 16-man practice squad, adding skill and roster competition. Morgan reiterated Thursday the front office will remain aggressive with claims off the waiver wire. As the lowest-ranked team last season, the Panthers … [Read more...] about Panthers Preseason Notebook: GM Dan Morgan Labors To Alter Aging Roster
Panthers Notebook: GM Dan Morgan Remaining Active With NFL’s Waiver Wire, Creating Cornerback Competition, Claiming ‘Dawg’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dave Canales stepped up to the podium Wednesday and smiled: “Another great day …” The Carolina Panthers’ rookie coach laughed, but he meant it. “Got out there in the heat … right in the thick of it,” Canales said less than 24 hours after the NFL-mandated cutdown day. “Good to get a little heat. We got in some good running at the end. “It’s been great.” … [Read more...] about Panthers Notebook: GM Dan Morgan Remaining Active With NFL’s Waiver Wire, Creating Cornerback Competition, Claiming ‘Dawg’
Panthers Preseason Notebook: C Austin Corbett Welcomes Baby Boy As Rookie Replacement Andrew Raym Makes NFL Impression
Dave Canales saw just about everything he wanted to see from his offensive starters during Saturday’s 31-26 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Saturday. The personable Carolina Panthers coach also heard the halftime news he anticipated: “Cooper John Corbett,” Canales shouted during his post-game press conference, via Panthers.com. “Ten pounds, four … [Read more...] about Panthers Preseason Notebook: C Austin Corbett Welcomes Baby Boy As Rookie Replacement Andrew Raym Makes NFL Impression
Panthers Notebook: Starters May (Or May Not) Play In Preseason Finale; Diontae Johnson Endures Injury Scare; Rookie Trevin Wallace Impresses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales will not show his starting hand. Through two preseason outings, Canales has yet to field any of the rebuilding team’s established starters. The Panthers (0-2) have looked offensively challenged, combing for 15 points in losses to the New England Patriots and New York Jets. Still, Canales doesn’t appear to be rushing to … [Read more...] about Panthers Notebook: Starters May (Or May Not) Play In Preseason Finale; Diontae Johnson Endures Injury Scare; Rookie Trevin Wallace Impresses
Panthers Lose Out To Vikings On Stephon Gilmore Sweepstakes, Seek DB Depth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers attempted to raise the stakes in their final bid to land coveted cornerback Stephon Gilmore. But the Minnesota Vikings went all-in by offering the former five-time Pro Bowler a one-year, $10 million deal, with $7 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Sunday morning. The Panthers needed Gilmore. With projected CB2 Dane Jackson (hamstring) … [Read more...] about Panthers Lose Out To Vikings On Stephon Gilmore Sweepstakes, Seek DB Depth