Eric Reid
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chargers show no fear against Chiefs in AFC West showdown

By Dave Skretta Sep. 14, 2022 12:19 PM EDT

FILE -Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, March 16, 2022 he recently spoke with Colin Kaepernick, who expressed an interest in another chance to be a quarterback in the NFL. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Kaepernick reaches out to Seahawks, Carroll about NFL chance

By Tim Booth Mar. 16, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden meets with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Gruden is out as coach of the Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. A person familiar with the decision said Gruden is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Chuckie chucked: Gruden's words antithetical to modern NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 12, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden meets with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Gruden is out as coach of the Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. A person familiar with the decision said Gruden is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders coach over offensive emails

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, fans sit in a mostly empty Greensboro Coliseum after the NCAA college basketball games were cancelled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Scrubbing last year's March Madness due to coronavirus concerns cost the NCAA some $375 million, and another loss like that would have ripple effects throughout college sports. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Lamentation for sports in 2020: A year of living virally

By Fred Lief Dec. 24, 2020 11:03 AM EST

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, center, crossing his arms as he waits for game action to resume during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Washington turns to third starting QB still in race at 2-6

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 09, 2020 04:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) waits for a play during the second half at an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. Free agent safety Eric Reid told The Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington's practice squad, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Reid tells AP he declined Washington's practice squad offer

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 27, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Panthers last season, Reid remains unsigned like his close friend Colin Kaepernick. Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday, Sept. 16. “I would tell them he’s a heckuva teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him." (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Eric Reid still hasn't received an offer or workout invite

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2020 08:17 PM EDT

An entire section at the stadium is full of Mo Gaba cutouts during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. Gaba was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Column: Sample size is small but NFL wins week No. 1

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 15, 2020 05:23 AM EDT

Expectations low for Panthers as they enter rebuilding mode

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:41 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) New faces: Coach Matt Rhule, OC Joe Brady, DC Phil Snow, QB Teddy Bridgewater, WRs Robby Anderson, Keith Kirkwood...

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis. Christian McCaffrey has been one of the most used - and most productive -- running backs in the league over the last few years. Now that he has a big contract, he doesn't expect a letdown in usage. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
McCaffrey: I should be No. 1 pick in Fantasy Football drafts

By Steve Reed Aug. 06, 2020 02:58 PM EDT

Panthers turn to Rhule, Bridgewater as part of rebuild

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 01:33 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Charlotte, North Carolina LAST YEAR: Panthers floundered following 5-3 start,...

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers NFL football team head coach Matt Rhule talks to the media during a news conference at the teams practice facility in Charlotte, N.C. Rhule said he is considering kneeling alongside his players for the national anthem this season to support the movement against racial injustice. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Panthers' coach considers kneeling during national anthem

By Steve Reed Jun. 25, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Snow walks the sideline in an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Waco, Texas. Carolina Panthers new defensive coordinator Phil Snow has a monumental task ahead of him, returning the once proud Carolina defense to among the best in the league without retired linebacker Luke Kuechly. Carolina's defense is coming off a season in which they allowed 29.4 points per game, the second-most in the league. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson, File)
Snow faces huge task restoring once-proud Panthers defense

By Steve Reed Jun. 17, 2020 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick greets fans after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. It was his last game in the NFL.. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Colin Kaepernick: Timeline of a gesture and its echoes

By Barry Wilner Jun. 06, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints guard Larry Warford runs during NFL football NFC Pro Bowl practice in Kissimmee, Fla. After being selected for the last three Pro Bowls, Warford was cut by New Orleans earlier this month. He immediately became the most enticing offensive lineman on the market, and will likely find a starting spot somewhere. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

NFLPA president calls for relook at portion of labor deal

By John Wawrow And Barry Wilner Apr. 30, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
NFL Players Association President JC Tretter is calling for a re-examination of a portion of the labor agreement with the league affecting disability coverage...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles as Carolina Panthers linebacker Mario Addison (97) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers will look to upgrade their defense in the NFL draft after losing nine starters from last year’s unit, including five-time All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly. Edge rusher Addison and top cornerback James Bradberry left via free agency, while veteran safety Eric Reid was released. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers expected to turn attention to defense in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 16, 2020 12:21 PM EDT

Panthers expected to focus attention on defense in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
7. CAROLINA (5-11) LAST SEASON: Panthers lost Cam Newton to injury two games in and still managed to be 5-3 at midway point before losing...

FILE - In this May 2, 2014, file photo, Ron Mix is introduced before the inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest at the International Exposition Center in Cleveland. Ron Mix likes what he has seen and read regarding the new labor agreement between the NFL and its players. The Pro Football Hall of Famer, board member with the Pro Football Retired Players Association and retired attorney believes players from every generation will benefit from the deal struck last month that runs through the 2030 season. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
NFL retirees mostly in favor of new labor agreement

By Barry Wilner Apr. 07, 2020 12:30 PM EDT