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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start; Wilks takes over

By Steve Reed Oct. 10, 2022 11:23 AM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, former NFL official Mike Pereira walks across the field before a football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. While the NFL rightfully boasts about a player vaccination rate above 93%, the other folks on the field for games, the officials, are nearly at 100%. According to the league, the 121 officials are 99% vaccinated, which should make their jobs a bit easier, says former NFL officiating chief Mike Pereira. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Pereira encouraged by NFL officials' vaccination rates

By Barry Wilner Sep. 03, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2018, file photo, Al Riveron, NFL senior vice president of officiating, answers a question from a reporter during a news conference announcing rules changes at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando, Fla. Riveron, a Cuban who became the league's first Hispanic referee, is retiring Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. Riveron worked as an on-field official for nine years and became a member of the NFL's officiating staff in 2013. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Images for NFL, File)
Officiating head Al Riveron, NFL's 1st Hispanic ref, retires

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 01:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a season ticket member fan forum before practice at the Cleveland Browns NFL football team's training camp facility in Berea, Ohio. Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, May 19, 2020, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
NFL coaches could return to team facilities next week

By Barry Wilner May. 28, 2020 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule takes questions from the media as his team arrives for the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia at Louis Armstrong International Airport, in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are completing a contract to hire Baylor's Matt Rhule as their coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal is not done. The Panthers have not spoken publicly about the coaching search. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Baylor's Matt Rhule agrees to become Panthers' next coach

By Steve Reed Jan. 07, 2020 11:50 AM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) breaks a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. McCaffrey broke a record on the play to become the third player in NFL history to tally 1000 rushing and 1000 receiving yards in the same season. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
McCaffrey races into NFL history in Panthers' down season

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2019 06:25 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) and fullback Ricky Ortiz (30) celebrate Kamara's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Saints finish 13-3 but miss out on first-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2019 04:59 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands off to running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:24 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) looks at a replay during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers' latest debacle could signal more changes coming

By Steve Reed Dec. 23, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jordan Wilkins (20) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 07:08 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) runs a punt back for a touchdown past Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 04:27 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a touchdown pass that tied Peyton Manning for the NFL record for most career touchdown passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Panthers, Colts try to change script with strong finishes

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2019 06:39 PM EST

Panthers-Colts Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST
CAROLINA (5-9) AT INDIANAPOLIS (6-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Colts by 6 1/2 RECORD...

Rookie Will Grier will start for Panthers starter vs. Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 19, 2019 01:52 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Will Grier grew up cheering on wide receiver Steve Smith from the stands at Carolina Panthers' home games, where his family had season...

Struggling Panthers preparing QB Will Grier to play vs Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2019 04:59 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are preparing rookie quarterback Will Grier to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Interim...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers considering starting rookie QB Grier against Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 16, 2019 03:20 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers (21) chases during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Panthers: McCaffrey's incredible season not all for naught

By Steve Reed Dec. 15, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) reaches for a pass with Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) and strong safety Bradley McDougald (30) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Wilson, Carson help Seahawks clinch NFC playoff spot

By Steve Reed Dec. 15, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny, right, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Once rivals, Seahawks, Panthers head in different directions

By Steve Reed Dec. 12, 2019 01:31 PM EST