Starters see little time in Steelers’ 19-3 win over Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – With Steve Smith spending the game filling cups with ice and water for his Carolina teammates and many of Pittsburgh’s top players either sitting out or playing little, it was hard to tell if either team is ready to turn things around after disappointing 8-8 seasons. By MIKE CRANSTONAP Sports Writer […]
Panthers remain confident despite 1-3 preseason
Moments after the Carolina Panthers finished a 1-3 preseason with a loss to Pittsburgh late Thursday night, Steve Smith was confident. Yes, the Panthers’ first-team offense managed one touchdown in their final three exhibition games. But Smith, who didn’t even get on the field Thursday night, isn’t taking much stock in the preseason. “We were […]
Smith working toward deal to drive No. 01 for DEI
Regan Smith was finalizing a deal Thursday to drive the No. 01 for Dale Earnhardt Inc. next season. Smith has verbally agreed to a one-year contract that includes a team option for two more seasons. The deal is expected to be announced next weekend at Richmond International Raceway, where DEI is planning to announce its […]
Panthers make minor moves to get to 75-player limit
The Carolina Panthers placed quarter back Brett Basanez and two other players on injured reserve and waived two more players Tuesday to get down to 75 players on the NFL’s first mandatory cut date. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ The Carolina Panthers placed quarter back Brett Basanez and two other players on injured reserve and waived […]
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Agent says Panthers bargaining in bad faith
Nine years after the Carolina Panthers took a stand against a new kind of NFL contract, the team is digging in again, and this time their protest could lead to a lengthy holdout for first-round pick Jon Beason. Following a court ruling earlier this year that made it risky for teams to offer so-called second-year […]
Panthers top pick Beason anxious over holdout
Jon Beason wants nothing more than to put on his pads and sweat through two-a-day practices in 90-degree heat. Instead, the Carolina Panthers’ first-round pick is working out on his own, worried about how much he’s falling behind as his holdout continues. By MIKE CRANSTONAP Sports Writer SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – Jon Beason wants nothing […]
King keeps mind on Virginia Tech tragedy
Jeff King’s second season with the Carolina Panthers is off to a good start. He’s been working with the starters at tight end, and catching the ball more as part of the team’s new-look offense. But King still has close ties to his alma mater, Virginia Tech. He wore a Hokies T-shirt to team meetings […]
Panthers facing possible holdout with first round pick Beason
The Carolina Panthers and first round pick Jon Beason were far apart on contract talks late Thursday, making it likely the linebacker will miss the start of training camp. The stalemate with Beason came amid news the Panthers came to terms with center Ryan Kalil on a four-year contract and were close to deal with […]