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Carolina Panthers

-- Jonathon Brooks Will Play Today; Chuba Hubbard to Get the Bulk of the Work --
Sun Nov 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks is making his NFL debut today. RB Chuba Hubbard should get the bulk of the carries, but there are packages, particularly third-down, for the second-round pick out of Texas.

-- Jonathon Brooks Expected to Play This Week --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says RB Jonathon Brooks is expected to make his pro debut this week against the Chiefs.

-- Bryce Young Will Start This Week --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says QB Bryce Young will start this week against the Chiefs.

-- Panthers IR Ian Thomas; Amare Barno Designated to Return --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed TE Ian Thomas (calf) on injured reserve. LB Amare Barno’s (knee - PUP) practice window has been opened as he returns from a torn ACL suffered last season. He is currently on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

-- Panthers Sign Caleb Farley --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers are signing Tennessee’s former first-round pick DB Caleb Farley to their active roster. Farley has battled through injuries and more to make it back.

-- Panthers Activate Adam Thielen --
Tue Nov 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have activated WR Adam Thielen, at the end of his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve.

-- Panthers Starting QB for Next Week Unknown --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales would not commit to a starting quarterback for Week #12 when the team returns from their bye week.

-- Panthers Extend Chuba Hubbard --
Thu Nov 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have signed RB Chuba Hubbard to four-year, $33.2 million contract extension. He gets a max value of $37.2 million with $15 million in new fully guaranteed money.
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-- Panthers Activate Jonathon Brooks --
Wed Nov 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Carolina Panthers have activated RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) from the reserve/NFI list.

-- Bryce Young Will Start This Week --
Wed Nov 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says QB Bryce Young will start this week against the Giants.

-- Panthers Trade Jonathan Mingo --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas Cowboys have acquired Carolina Panthers WR Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 7th-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 4th-round draft pick.

-- Panthers Mum on Starting QB --
Mon Nov 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says the team hasn’t fully decided on a starting quarterback for this week's game. He admits gamesmanship is also a reason for no announcement.

-- Bryce Young Will Start This Week --
Wed Oct 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports Panthers HC Dave Canales has announced QB Bryce Young will start this week against the Saints.

-- Panthers Trade Diontae Johnson --
Tue Oct 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Baltimore Ravens have acquired WR Diontae Johnson and a 2025 sixth-round draft pick from the Panthers for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Panthers Should Get a 5th-Rounder for Diontae Johnson --
Tue Oct 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Carolina Panthers should be able to receive a fifth-round draft pick in return for veteran WR Diontae Johnson.

-- Will Diontae Johnson be Traded? --
Mon Oct 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports he believes that Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson will be traded before the deadline.

-- Bryce Young Will Start This Week --
Wed Oct 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales announced QB Bryce Young will start this week against the Broncos.

-- Andy Dalton & Family in Car Crash --
Tue Oct 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers QB Andy Dalton was involved in a automobile accident today in Charlotte, according to a team spokesperson. He was traveling with his wife, three children and dog. No one was transported by emergency medic personnel, but Dalton is being evaluated by team medical personnel.

-- Panthers Activate Ian Thomas --
Sat Oct 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have activated TE Ian Thomas (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Panthers Sign Shaq Lawson --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran free-agent DE Shaq Lawson.

-- Andy Dalton Remains Starter --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers plan to stick with veteran QB Andy Dalton as their starter.

-- Panthers IR Shaq Thompson --
Sat Oct 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the Carolina Panthers have placed LB Shaq Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve.

-- Panthers IR Jordan Fuller --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed S Jordan Fuller (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Panthers IR Adam Thielen --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Andy Dalton Remains Starter --
Mon Sep 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales commented on QB Andy Dalton: "Andy's our quarterback. He gives us our best chance to win."

-- Panthers Expect to Start Bryce Young Again in 2024 --
Sun Sep 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the belief is benched Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will be back, sources say, and when he is, this time off the field will benefit him. While HC Dave Canales did not detail when Young might play again or how long QB Andy Dalton will start, sources say this is viewed as a timeout for Young, not a season-long benching. A time to take a deep breath, let it all slow down, de-stress, and learn by watching.

-- Several Teams Eyeing Bryce Young --
Sat Sep 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports several teams have expressed an interest in trading for QB Bryce Young, despite the fact coach Dave Canales said the Carolina Panthers do not intend to trade the former No. 1 overall pick, league sources said. The Panthers have been contacted by certain teams, according to league sources, while other teams have mulled a Young trade within their own organizations. Although the Panthers have said they don't plan to trade Young at this time, sources around the league believe it is only a matter of time before Carolina actually does complete a deal involving the second-year quarterback, with the most likely time coming at some point in the offseason. For now, the Panthers still would like Young to back up their new starter QB Andy Dalton and believe there is a chance they could turn to Young again later this season, depending on how the upcoming weeks play out, according to sources.

-- Panthers Sign Tarron Jackson --
Thu Sep 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have promoted DE Tarron Jackson to the active roster.

-- Bryce Young Not on Trading Block --
Wed Sep 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says the team is not really considering trading QB Bryce Young.

-- Bryce Young Benched for Andy Dalton --
Mon Sep 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers are benching former No. 1 overall pick QB Bryce Young and starting veteran QB Andy Dalton beginning this week. HC Dave Canales has repeatedly said “Bryce is our quarterback.” But with the season quickly slipping away, Canales decided to make a change. Canales says Young will be the #2-QB behind Dalton on Sunday at Las Vegas and the team doesn’t plan to add another quarterback.

-- Bryce Young Remains Panthers' Starter --
Sun Sep 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young had a historically bad day, passing for only 84 yards to tie for the fourth fewest in team history for a quarterback with at least 25 pass attempts. He became the third player in the past 20 seasons to average 4 or fewer yards per dropback in four straight starts. He has three interceptions and no touchdowns in two starts this season. Yet when first-year HC Dave Canales was asked who would be his starter next week against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, he didn't hesitate. "Bryce is our quarterback,'' said the coach who was hired to turn Young around. "We're going to continue to shore and fix the things we need to fundamentally, from a scheme standpoint, all those things."

-- Panthers IR Derrick Brown --
Tue Sep 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed DL Derrick Brown (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Panthers Sign Charles Harris --
Tue Sep 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent DE Charles Harris.

-- Panthers IR Ian Thomas --
Sat Sep 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the Carolina Panthers have placed TE Ian Thomas (calf) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Panthers Restructure Two --
Wed Sep 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have restructured the contracts of OT Taylor Moton and DT Shy Tuttle to create $10.7 million in cap room.

-- Panthers Release K'Lavon Chaisson --
Tue Sep 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have released veteran LB K'Lavon Chaisson.

-- Panthers Release Terrace Marshall --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have released WR Terrace Marshall.

-- Jonathon Brooks OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Carolina is leaving rookie RB Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) on the PUP/NFI list, which means he is ineligible to be active during the first four games of the season, per league sources.

-- Bryce Young Looks Sharp in 2024 Debut --
Sat Aug 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers preseason game this week was all about QB Bryce Young in his preseason debut in HC Dave Canales' scheme, even if it was against Buffalo backups. One play summed it up. On fourth-and-3 Young floated to his left, avoided a tackle and completed a 17-yard cross-body pass to WR Diontae Johnson. He finished the 12-play drive 6-for-8 for 70 yards and a touchdown, an 8-yarder to TE Jordan Matthews. There were protection issues with two starting linemen out, but Young looked sharp and comfortable after a disastrous rookie season.

-- Panthers Starters Will Play This Week --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says the team plans to play QB Bryce Young and the rest of their starters in their final preseason game.

-- Panthers Acquire Michael Jackson --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have acquired CB Michael Jackson from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for LB Michael Barrett.

-- Diontae Johnson Dinged --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson (foot/ankle) went down during practice on Tuesday with an apparent foot/ankle injury. He was walking with a limp, but soon returned to practice, catching a pass without issue.

-- Chuba Hubbard Returns to Practice --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (knee) returned to practice on Tuesday.

-- Chuba Hubbard Injury Update --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says RB Chuba Hubbard (knee) is fine after the injury on Thursday. He hopes to get him back at practice this week. Hubbard said he could’ve gone back into the practice on Thursday after his knee scare.

-- Chuba Hubbard Injures Knee --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (knee) was hit hard after making a catch in team drills, but HC Dave Canales says that Hubbard’s initial prognosis is positive. “Chuba went down — we had big concerns there,” Canales said. “The initial testing looks pretty good, so they’re going to follow up. We’ll have more information on him there. It was testing on his knee, just to make sure everything was stable. It was a really — it was a real-time collision there. It wasn’t a dirty hit. It was two guys faced up on each other. And his foot kind of gave out from underneath him. So, the initial testing was very positive. But we’re going to do all the follow-up, make sure he’s fully ready before we put him back out there.”

-- Dane Jackson Could Miss Six Weeks --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers CB Dane Jackson (hamstring) has a severe hamstring injury and could be out in the six week range.

-- Diontae Johnson Day-to-Day --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson (groin) is dealing with a mild groin strain and is considered day-to-day, HC Dave Canales said.

-- Panthers Sign Rudy Ford --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent S Rudy Ford.

-- Andy Dalton Returns to Practice --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers QB Andy Dalton (quad) returned to practice on Wednesday.

-- Xavier Legette Returns to Practice --
Mon Aug 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports Panthers WR Xavier Legette (foot) returned to practice after missing time with a foot injury.

-- Panthers Release Caden Sterns --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have waived S Caden Sterns after a failed physical.

-- Panthers Claim Caden Sterns --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have claimed S Caden Sterns off waivers from the Denver Broncos.

-- Bryce Young Will Not Play This Week --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says QB Bryce Young will not play in the team’s first preseason game on Thursday against the Patriots.

-- Xavier Legette OUT This Week; Still Day-to-Day --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (foot) has no fractures in his foot, according to an MRI. He is day-to-day, but is not expected to play this week.

-- Xavier Legette Day-to-Day --
Sun Aug 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports an MRI revealed that Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette (foot) has a foot injury, but no fracture, per a league source. He is day-to-day.

-- Xavier Legette Injures Lower Leg --
Sun Aug 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette (lower leg) left practice early on Sunday with a lower leg injury. “It’s something in his lower leg,” HC Dave Canales said. “I don’t want to get into any details. We’re just going to evaluate him this afternoon as a precaution, and then we’ll go from there — I’ll have more information." NFL.com updates by stating X-rays of Legette’s leg were negative. The rookie will also have an MRI before any final determinations of his status is made.

-- Panthers Sign Anthony Brown --
Sat Aug 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran free-agent DB Anthony Brown.

-- Jonathon Brooks Will Not Play This Preseason --
Sat Aug 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says rookie RB Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) will not play this preseason. Canales said he’s looking for Brooks to be close to ready Week #3 or #4.

-- Andy Dalton OUT a Few Weeks --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers backup QB Andy Dalton (quad) is expected to miss a “couple of weeks” of training camp with a quad injury.

-- Panthers IR Stephen Sullivan --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed TE Stephen Sullivan (quad) on injured reserve with a quad issue.

-- Rashaad Penny Retires --
Tue Jul 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Carolina Panthers RB Rashaad Penny has announced his retirement from the NFL after six seasons. The Panthers have placed Penny on the reserve/retired list.

-- Sam Franklin OUT Indefinitely --
Mon Jul 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers S Sam Franklin (foot) has suffered a broken foot and is OUT indefinitely.

-- Tommy Tremble Injures Hamstring --
Sat Jul 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers TE Tommy Tremble (hamstring) has been shut down a while to deal with tightness in his hamstring.

-- Panthers Sign Deven Thompkins --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent WR Deven Thompkins.

-- Panthers to Workout Two --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports the Carolina Panthers will work out free-agents DE Yannick Ngakoue and DE Carl Lawson this week.

-- Xavier Legette Fully Practices Wednesday --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette is practicing full as expected after being limited in offseason workouts with a hamstring injury.

-- Panthers Activate Two --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker and CB Chau Smith-Wade have been activated after passing a physical.

-- Panthers to Host Jerry Jacobs --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports veteran free-agent CB Jerry Jacobs is scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers.

-- Panthers List Six --
Sat Jul 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed LB D.J. Wonnum, OT Yosh Nijman, LB Amare Barno, CB Chau Smith-Wade, WR Cam Sims, and WR Jalen Coker on the physically unable to perform list.

-- Jonathon Brooks Heading to the NFI List --
Fri Jul 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) will start training camp next week on the active/non-football injury list. He tore his ACL tear last November. He can be activated at any time.

-- Adrian Wilson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges --
Tue Jul 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Adrian Wilson, a former Carolina Panthers and Cardinals front office executive, was arrested in early June on domestic violence-related charges. Carolina confirmed over the weekend that Wilson had quietly left the organization. Wilson, 44, was arrested just after 6 a.m. on June 1 and charged with assault, criminal damage, and disorderly conduct, a Scottsdale police spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The charges are misdemeanors and Wilson’s next court date is a management conference on July 16th.

-- Adrian Wilson Resigns --
Sun Jul 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers V.P. of player personnel Adrian Wilson has quietly has left the team.

-- Panthers WR Plans --
Fri Jun 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen is expected to play in the slot this season with WR Diontae Johnson and WR Xavier Legette starting on the outside.

-- Panthers Get $650 Million Approval for Stadium Renovations --
Mon Jun 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The SBJ reports Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, who is worth roughly $20 billion, will get $650 million in taxpayer money for renovations to the team’s 29-year-old stadium. Charlotte City Council voted 7-3 to approve the proposal on Monday night. Tepper will contribute $150 million. He also will be responsible for cost overruns. The renovations will begin in 2025 and it will be completed by 2029.

-- Adam Thielen: Bryce Young More Comfortable --
Fri Jun 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen says QB Bryce Young appears more comfortable this offseason than he did in 2023. “It’s been awesome. Not only him, just a lot of the young guys, a lot of the staff. It’s just been a great offseason to just see some of these guys who haven’t been in the league very long — just the way that they’ve come in with confidence,” Thielen said, “You can tell, Bryce’s demeanor in the building — he’s just more comfortable, right? And you don’t realize it when you start getting to be a veteran guy, just because you forget about those times.”

-- Bryce Young Getting Used to Xavier Legette --
Mon Jun 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young says rookie WR Xavier Legette, who is 6-foot-3 and ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the Combine, has a combination of size and speed that is hard to get accustomed to. “That combination of size, speed, how explosive he is, the way he comes out of routes, it’s definitely something that I gotta get used to,’' Young said. “We’re working on getting that timing down, but I’m super excited.’'

-- Stephon Gilmore Remaining Patient --
Sat Jun 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

MassLive.com reports free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore and the Panthers were close to reuniting after the draft. Six weeks later, the cornerback remains a free agent. “Being patient right now,” Gilmore said during the red carpet of Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony. “I feel good. Year 13, been playing a long time. So, I’m just being patient and waiting for the right opportunity.”

-- Jonathon Brooks Still Rehabbing Knee Injury --
Wed Jun 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says rookie RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) may not be ready for the start of training camp. The team will ease him into training camp. Brooks suffered a torn ACL late in his final season at Texas and is still recovering from the injury.

-- Miles Sanders Nursing a Heel Injury --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (heel) has been working on the side during offseason workouts and not practice with the team due to a heel injury, according to HC Dave Canales. Per Canales, the team is being cautious with the running back.

-- Xavier Legette Sits Minicamp --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) is still rehabbing a hamstring injury, so he's sitting out minicamp.

-- D.J. Johnson Injures Calf, But... --
Tue Jun 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers DE D.J. Johnson (calf), who was carted off the field Tuesday, has a calf injury. Johnson will sit out the rest of the team’s mandatory minicamp, but he should be back in time for training camp. That’s the best possible news after it appeared a more serious injury a day earlier. Johnson underwent an MRI after the injury.

-- Panthers to Work Out Hakeem Butler --
Mon Jun 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Hakeem Butler is expected to work out for the Carolina Panthers before the team heads into summer break.

-- Xavier Legette Still Gimpy --
Tue Jun 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) is still dealing with a hamstring issue that popped up last week, as voluntary OTAs continue.

-- Xavier Legette Tweaks Hamstring --
Thu May 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports Radio reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring at practice on Tuesday and did not practice on Wednesday.

-- Bryce Young Impressing His Receviers --
Wed May 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young hasn’t lost the confidence of his receivers. “He’s a great quarterback," new Panthers WR Diontae Johnson said. “Accurate. Smart. He knows how to get his guys in position. Whenever we’re out there, you can always count on him to get us in the right spot and make sure everybody knows what they’re doing.’' Panthers TE Tommy Tremble said Young is noticeably more confident this year than he was last year. “He’s throwing the ball with confidence,’' he said. “He’s not worried about a thousand things like last year. . . . So you can see that swag confidence. It’s exciting, man.’'

-- Bryce Young Watch --
Mon May 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says QB Bryce Young is “doing fantastic” in the team’s new offense. Young has really mastered learning the routes and desired footwork for plays early on, and praised him for his consistency.

-- Raiders Sign All Drafted Rookies --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed all their drafted rookies to four-year contracts.

-- Xavier Legette Working to Improve His Route-Running --
Sat May 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette says he knows he needed to improve his route running. He compares himself to Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf. “It’s mostly my size. A lot of folks say a lot of bigger guys can’t get in and out of their breaks. But I’m gonna show them (otherwise),” Legette said. “I watch WR D.K. Metcalf. They say the same thing about him sometimes,” he added. “So I just try to see what he do best to get open in the league.”

-- Lions Sign All Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Detroit Lions have signed all their drafted rookies to four-year contracts.

-- Panthers Release Tarik Cohen --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have released veteran RB Tarik Cohen, who was attempting a comeback from a series of injuries that derailed his time as a Pro-Bowl returner with the Bears. Cohen hasn’t played in a regular season game since 2020.

-- Cowboys Sign All Drafted Rookies But One --
Thu May 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed all their drafted rookies to four-year contracts except 2nd-rounder DE Marshawn Kneeland.

-- Panthers Sign All Drafted Rookies --
Thu May 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed all their drafted rookies to four-year contracts.

-- Stephon Gilmore Watch --
Tue May 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore and the Carolina Panthers have made no movement toward a contract agreement, and nothing is happening right now. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible that Gilmore could return to the Panthers, but it sounds like something that’s going to happen closer to the start of training camp in late July, if it happens at all.

-- Jonathon Brooks Will be Used as a Pass-Catcher --
Mon May 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales commented after drafting RB Jonathon Brooks... "Versatility... Get him out in space. Perimeter screens. Checkdowns. We have a really cool empty package."

-- Rashaad Penny Plans to Sign with Carolina --
Mon May 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Rashaad Penny plans to sign with the Carolina Panthers. The former first-round pick reunites with HC Dave Canales from their Seattle days. The signing is likely happening after rookie minicamp.

-- Panthers Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Jaycee Horn --
Fri Apr 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have picked up CB Jaycee Horn’s fifth-year team option for 2025.

-- Stephon Gilmore Watch --
Thu Apr 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore and Carolina the Panthers were in contact earlier this offseason and GM Dan Morgan said at a Thursday press conference that the door is still open. Morgan said that the team plans to revisit the possibility of adding Gilmore to the roster after next week’s draft.

-- Panthers Extend Derrick Brown --
Fri Apr 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have signed DT Derrick Brown to a four-year, $96 million contract extension with about $63 million in guarantees.

-- Panthers Re-Sign Tae Davis --
Fri Mar 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed LB Tae Davis to a one-year contract.

-- Panthers Re-Sign Raheem Blackshear --
Thu Mar 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent RB Raheem Blackshear to a one-year, $985,000 contract.

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