Taylor Moton
Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott Fitterer have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s offensive and defensive...

Carolina Panthers re-sign OG Miller, add LB Luvu from Jets

Mar. 23, 2021 03:04 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have agreed to terms one a one-year contract with starting right guard John Miller and added free agent linebacker/special...

AP Sources: Panthers agree to terms with OL Elflein, Erving

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 08:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers addressed their offensive line of the first day of the NFL’s “legal tampering” period, agreeing to terms with free...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo. om Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the Buccaneers that provides the Super Bowl champions with much-needed salary cap relief and will help the seven-time NFL champion reach a goal of playing until he’s at least 45. Brady posted a picture of himself on Twitter, signing the extension Friday, March 12, 2021, with the message: “In pursuit of 8 ... LFG@ Buccaneers we’re keeping the band together.” (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2021 01:20 PM EST

QB remains atop Panthers' wish list entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:47 PM EST
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OT Taylor Moton (franchise tag), WR Curtis Samuel, RB Mike Davis, OT Russell Okung, G...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) looks to make a block during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Minneapolis. The Vikings made their costliest move yet for salary cap compliance Wednesday, March 10, 2021, by terminating the contract of Reiff with one year left on it, weakening an offensive line that was already in need of some upgrades. Though Reiff plays a critical position and 2020 was by most measures the best of his four seasons with the Vikings, cutting him will trim $11.75 million off the team's cap charges. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings cut LT Riley Reiff for cap savings of more than $11M

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2021 07:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. The Panthers have restructured the contracts of running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Shaq Thompson, freeing up more than $11 million in salary-cap space before the start of free agency. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Panthers rework McCaffrey, Thompson; free up $11M under cap

Mar. 10, 2021 03:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team offensive guard Brandon Scherff stands on the sideline prior to an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Football Team, in Landover, Md. On Monday, March 8, 2021, Washington announced they've placed the franchise tag on guard Brandon Scherff for a second consecutive year. Scherff is coming off his first All-Pro season. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2021 04:46 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) kicks against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., in this Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, file photo. The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran safety Tre Boston, defensive end Stephen Weatherly and punter Michael Palardy in a salary-cap, cost-cutting move, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, because the moves have not been announced. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
AP source: Panthers cut Boston, 2 others to save cap space

By Steve Reed Feb. 19, 2021 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short arrives for an NFL football practice at training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., in this Thursday, July 26, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, because the team has not yet announced the move.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
AP source: Panthers to release 2-time Pro Bowl DT Short

By Steve Reed Feb. 16, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL carousel will spin soon, and not just for quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) moves around the reach of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Panthers next GM will have decision to make at quarterback

By Steve Reed Jan. 04, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel can't catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Panthers face growing dilemma on whether to keep WR Samuel

By Steve Reed Dec. 28, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Panthers owner wants 'data, analytics' approach in scouting

By Steve Reed Dec. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Rookie coach Rhule has Panthers pointed in right direction

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2020 06:39 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, left, is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, right, during fourth-quarter NFL football game action in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Good news for Panthers: Bridgewater's injury isn't 'serious'

By Steve Reed Nov. 16, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey wipes his face during a break in the action at the NFL football team's training camp practice Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers sign 'Hard Knocks' Andrew Vollert to roster

By Steve Reed Aug. 16, 2020 02:52 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers’ downward trend could lead to offseason changes

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. San Francisco won the game 51-13. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Panthers' Rivera sticking with Allen at QB against Titans

By Steve Reed Oct. 28, 2019 04:07 PM EDT