Stephen Weatherly
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

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook scores between Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris, left, and cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Panthers place Weatherly, Bonnafon on season-ending IR

Nov. 13, 2020 04:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers defensive end Stephen Weatherly and running back Reggie Bonnafon have been placed on injured reserve and will miss the...

Fans watch as Carolina Panthers players run out of the tunnel at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Panthers in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 01:00 PM EST

Chicago Bears strong safety Tashaun Gipson (38) is congratulated by linebacker Josh Woods (55) and free safety Eddie Jackson (39) after Gip[son's interception against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III attends an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/John Locher, Pool, File)
Raiders uncertain what they'll see from new-look Panthers

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2020 09:20 PM EDT

Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) NEW FACES: DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Justin Jefferson, CB Jeff Gladney, CB Cameron Dantzler, WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR/PR...

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...

Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 05:48 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins,...

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 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 Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vikings prioritize defensive line on final day of draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

En esta foto del 29 de febero del 2020, el lineman defensivo Yetur Gross-Matos corre en el combine, la exhibición de talentos para la NFL, en Indianápolis. (AP Foto/Charlie Neibergall)
Panthers get defensive in NFL draft to battle NFC South QBs

By Steve Reed Apr. 24, 2020 07:57 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

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Barr was coach Mike Zimmer’s first draft pick, taken ninth overall in 2014. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Backed into a corner: Vikings must restock defense in draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 16, 2020 12:08 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 pair of 1st-round picks, Vikings face pressing CB need

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:40 AM EDT
22 and 25. MINNESOTA (11-7) LAST SEASON: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins, breakout year by RB Dalvin Cook, strong pass rush...

Vikings add free agents WR Tajaé Sharpe, DE Anthony Zettel

Mar. 25, 2020 04:15 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to contract terms Wednesday with wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe and defensive end Anthony Zettel, adding two fifth...

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