James Bradberry
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 Aug. 9, 2019, photo, New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) shrugs off a block in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Apple. The move gives the Panthers the experienced cornerback they coveted after James Bradberry signed as a free agent with the Giants. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Panthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli Apple

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2020 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Pederson enters his fifth season with a Super Bowl victory, two NFC East crowns and three straight playoff appearances on his resume. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieve

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 30, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers selected Brown with the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Panthers make history, use all 7 picks on defensive players

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Brown is a likely first-round pick in the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Panthers choose Brown over Simmons with No. 7 overall pick

By Steve Reed Apr. 23, 2020 09:26 PM EDT

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...

With 4th pick overall: Giants take Simmons, or trade it?

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:54 AM EDT
4. NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Eli Manning retired after last season and another coach bit the dust. Pat Shurmur was fired after...

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Douglas entered his first full offseason running the New York Jets armed with a clear plan. The general manager is setting a tone in free agency unlike that of the often free-spending Jets of recent years. He has made mostly modest deals with second-tier free agents with upside while trying to retool and restructure the roster. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Douglas' offseason approach setting new tone for Jets future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 27, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws downfield to a receiver in an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Chicago. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Panthers sign QB Teddy Bridgewater to 3-year contract

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker (11) looks to pass as he scrambles during an XFL football game in Houston. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have agreed to terms on contracts with former XFL quarterback P.J. Walker of the Houston Roughnecks and former Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, March 23, 2020, because the moves have not been announced by the team since the players have yet to pass physicals. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
AP sources: QB moves: Panthers add XFL's Walker, trade Allen

By Steve Reed Mar. 23, 2020 02:06 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 15 de 2019, el quarterback Tom Brady de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra de 2019 saluda al público al final de un juego ante los Bengals de Cincinnati. (AP Foto/Frank Victores, archivo)
Key additions and subtractions for NFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 20, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

Giants decline option on S Bethea, look to OT in draft

By Tom Canavan Mar. 18, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
After addressing most of their needs on defense in free agency, the New York Giants are likely going to use the NFL draft to fill holes on offense. ...

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. The Panthers have released Eric Reid just 13 months after giving the veteran safety a three-year, $22 million contract extension. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Panthers release Eric Reid 1 year after contract extension

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Panthers in rebuilding mode under new coach Matt Rhule

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:11 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB James Bradberry, DE Mario Addison, DT Gerald McCoy, DT Dontari Poe, RT Daryl...

New York Giants have many needs heading into free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DL Leonard Williams, OLB Markus Golden, T Mike Remmers, S Michael Thomas, LS Zak DeOssie,...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) smiles after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in an NFL football game in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Saints and record-setting quarterback Drew Brees have agreed on a two-year, $50 million contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, because the deal has not been announced. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, Fle)
NFL considering delaying approval of free agent deals

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Assuming Drew Brees re-signs with New Orleans he's pretty much said he will and Teddy Bridgewater hits the open market, the only unknown in this sector is in Carolina.(AP Photo/Mark Black, File)
AP Source: Panthers replacing Newton with Bridgewater at QB

By Steve Reed Mar. 17, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

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

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