Carolina Panthers
Panthers sign second-round pick Greg Little

Jun. 19, 2019 01:28 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have signed second-round draft pick Greg Little to a four-year contact. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound Little has the...

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in East Rutherford, N.J. McCown has announced he is retiring from playing football after an NFL career that spanned 16 NFL seasons and included stints with 10 teams. McCown, who turns 40 on July 4, writes in a piece for The Players' Tribune on Monday, June 17, 2019, that he will be helping coach his two sons — also quarterbacks — in high school this year.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
QB Josh McCown retires after 16 NFL seasons

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 17, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

Chiefs sign kicker Butker to 5-year contract extension

Jun. 13, 2019 05:03 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Harrison Butker to a five-year contract extension Thursday, locking up the former Panthers practice...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey runs sprints during an NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers' McCaffrey hoping stats translate to wins this year

By Steve Reed Jun. 12, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton arrives at the NFL football team's mini-camp practice in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers focus on Newton's throwing mechanics after surgery

By Steve Reed Jun. 11, 2019 12:33 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph makes a catch during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)
Vikings, Rudolph reach contract extension agreement

By Dave Campbell Jun. 11, 2019 11:47 AM EDT

Oakland Raiders' Vontaze Burfict stretches during NFL football practice on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the team's training facility in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders look to change story on defense after 2018 struggles

By Josh Dubow Jun. 04, 2019 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2018, gilr photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy speaks during an announcement of the NFL football team's social justice initiative at the Tampa Police Department Training Academy in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers are moving on from Gerald McCoy. The team released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, describing the move as a mutual agreement after nine seasons. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
Panthers add All-Pro Gerald McCoy to bolster D-line

By Steve Reed Jun. 04, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2018, gilr photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy speaks during an announcement of the NFL football team's social justice initiative at the Tampa Police Department Training Academy in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers are moving on from Gerald McCoy. The team released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, describing the move as a mutual agreement after nine seasons. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
AP Source: Panthers agree to terms with DT Gerald McCoy

By Steve Reed Jun. 03, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers NFL football defensive rookie Brian Burns warms up before practice Monday, June 3, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Rivera says Panthers adding versatility to defensive scheme

By Steve Reed Jun. 03, 2019 04:13 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive back Robert Jackson catches a pass during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns confident free agent DT McCoy will choose them

By Tom Withers May. 30, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries during the NFL football team's game against the Oakland Raiders in Glendale, Ariz. Johnson came close to having 1,000 yards rushing and receiving once before and believes he can do it under new coach Kliff Kingsbury’s high-octane offense. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's David Johnson expecting big things in new offense

By Jack Magruder May. 30, 2019 02:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 file photo, San Diego Chargers punter Mike Scifres (5) holds as place kicker Nate Kaeding (10) kicks a field goal in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The Minnesota Vikings have hired nine-year NFL veteran Nate Kaeding as a part-time kicking coach. Kaeding, a two-time Pro Bowl pick with the San Diego Chargers, has begun working with Vikings specialists this spring. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Chargers-Cowboys 8/21/2011

May. 29, 2019 04:55 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito (64) warms up during an official team activity at the NFL football team's headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Raiders agree to 1-year deal with troubled guard Incognito

By Josh Dubow May. 28, 2019 10:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo ,Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates an interception by defensive back Andrew Adams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla. Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will visit the Cleveland Browns, who hope to sign the six-time Pro Bowler. General manager John Dorsey said Thursday, May 23, 2019, that McCoy, who was released earlier this week in a cost-cutting move, will be at the team’s facility Friday. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/2/2018

May. 23, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton stretches during the NFL football team's practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Coach: Not a big deal that Cam Newton isn't throwing yet

By Steve Reed May. 22, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Notre Dame tight end Alize Mack runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. New Orleans Saints rookie tight end Alize Mack says playing with Drew Brees in New Orleans’ prolific offense could help him fulfill potential he never realized at Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Saints rookie Mack hopes hard lessons at Notre Dame pay off

By Brett Martel May. 21, 2019 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
South Carolina: Tax break for Carolina Panthers near passage

By Jeffrey Collins May. 20, 2019 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Destiny Vaeao (97) and Chris Long (56) take down San Francisco 49ers' C.J. Beathard during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Long has announced his retirement from football, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Long posted his decision Saturday night, May 18, on Twitter, saying it has "been a hell of a journey" and adds that "I can honestly say I put my soul into every minute of it." (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/29/2017

May. 19, 2019 01:54 AM EDT

Panthers sign free agent wide receiver Aldrick Robinson

May. 17, 2019 11:32 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Aldrick Robinson to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not...