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Carolina Panthers

-- Panthers to Host D.J. Fluker --
Mon Dec 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reports the Carolina Panthers will host free-agent OL D.J. Fluker for a workout today.

-- Panthers GM Scott Fitterer in Limbo? --
Sun Dec 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer has received no assurances that he’ll be back for 2024.

-- David Tepper Eyeing Offensive-Minded Coaches --
Sun Dec 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the expectation across the NFL is that Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper will look to hire an offensive-minded head coach, someone who can help QB Bryce Young fulfill the potential that Carolina saw when it made him the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

-- Panthers Activate Three --
Sat Dec 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have activated S Jeremy Chinn, CB Jaycee Horn, and LB Yetur Gross-Matos from injured reserve.

-- Panthers Activate Jaycee Horn --
Sat Dec 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have activated CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Panthers Claim Shaquill Griffin --
Thu Nov 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have claimed CB Shaquill Griffin off waivers from the Texans.

-- Panthers IR Laviska Shenault --
Thu Nov 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have placed WR Laviska Shenault (ankle) on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.

-- Panthers IR Chandler Zavala --
Wed Nov 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed OG Chandler Zavala (knee) on injured reserve.

-- What David Tepper Wants in a Head Coach --
Tue Nov 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper commented on what he’s looking for in a new head coach: “I would like someone to be here 20, 30 years. I’d like have someone say the eulogy at my funeral in 30 years. OK, maybe 40 years.” What he's not saying, though, is the fact that the new guy needs to win immediately. NFL.com adds among the most important quotes from Tepper today: “We are totally confident in that pick.” The team is still all in on QB Bryce Young.

-- Panthers Fire Two More Coaches --
Mon Nov 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have fired QBs coach Josh McCown and assistant head coach/RBs coach Duce Staley, per sources.

-- Panthers Fire HC Frank Reich; Chris Tabor Becomes Interim HC --
Mon Nov 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have fired HC Frank Reich, sources say, moving on before his first season is over. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor is the interim coach and addressing the team now. Jim Caldwell moves to special advisor working with the offense.

-- Frank Reich Watch --
Sun Nov 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers will wait until the end of the season to evaluate HC Frank Reich’s performance.

-- Panthers IR Austin Corbett --
Wed Nov 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed OG Austin Corbett (knee) on injured reserve.

-- No Changes to Coaches or QB in Carolina This Week --
Mon Nov 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich said at a Monday press conference that the team will not be making any changes to the coaching staff this week. He also said he has given no thought to inserting veteran QB Andy Dalton into the lineup in place of first overall pick QB Bryce Young. “No consideration of that,” Reich said. Reich did say there will be conversations about other potential changes to the lineup as the Panthers try to beat the Titans for their second win of the season, but it’s hard to conjure up much confidence that better answers are waiting in the wings in Carolina right now.

-- Panthers Activate Ian Thomas --
Sun Nov 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have activated TE Ian Thomas (calf) from injured reserve.

-- Frank Reich Will Call Plays Again for Carolina --
Wed Nov 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says he’s taking back offensive play calling duties from OC Thomas Brown for the final eight games of the season. Carolina has two TDs in 30 drives since Brown took over the play call.

-- Panthers Make Player Moves --
Tue Nov 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran LB Tae Davis and released OG Calvin Throckmorton.

-- Panthers Tried to Acquire Adams & Higgins --
Sun Nov 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

USA Today the Carolina Panthers made a run at Raiders WR Davante Adams and Bengals WR Tee Higgins before the trade deadline. That said, they wee unable to acquire either player.

-- Panthers IR Luiji Vilain --
Wed Nov 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers LB Luiji Vilain will miss at least the next four games due to an injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Colts. He's been placed on injure reserve.

-- Panthers IR Chandler Wooten --
Tue Nov 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers LB Chandler Wooten (ankle) will miss at least the next four games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Colts. He's been placed on injure reserve.

-- Panthers Sign Blake Martinez --
Mon Nov 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Bleacher Report reports free-agent LB Blake Martinez is ending his retirement to sign with the Carolina Panthers.

-- Panthers IR Justin Houston --
Sat Nov 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed LB Justin Houston (hamstring) on injured reserve. He had already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Colts with a hamstring injury.

-- Chuba Hubbard Will Start This Week --
Fri Nov 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports RB Chuba Hubbard will continue to start this week for the Carolina Panthers.

-- Panthers Work Out Blake Martinez --
Thu Oct 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Blake Martinez worked out for the Carolina Panthers after retiring last November.

-- Panthers IR Two; Activate One --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed S Jeremy Chinn (quad) and DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) on injured reserve. The team also activated OG Austin Corbitt (knee) from the PUP list.

-- Panthers to Use RBBC Moving Forward --
Tue Oct 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports Panthers HC Frank Reich says the team’s backfield will be a little bit by committee moving forward.

-- Terrace Marshall Asks for a Trade --
Thu Oct 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers WR Terrace Marshall has been given permission to seek a trade.

-- Reich Gives Panthers Play-Calling Duties to OC Thomas Brown --
Mon Oct 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich informed players today he has decided to hand over play-calling duties to OC Thomas Brown. Brown, 37, is highly regarded.

-- Panthers IR Ian Thomas; Activate Stephen Sullivan --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports the Panthers have placed TE Ian Thomas (calf) on injured reserve Saturday because of a calf injury. The team also activated TE Stephen Sullivan from injured reserve.

-- Damien Wilson Suspended Four Weeks --
Fri Oct 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL has suspended free-agent LB Damien Wilson for the next four weeks of the regular season for violating the personal conduct policy.

-- Panthers to Simplify Things for Bryce Young --
Thu Oct 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers plan to simplify things for rookie QB Bryce Young heading into this week's game.

-- Terrace Marshall Didn't Play at All on Sunday --
Tue Oct 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports WR Terrace Marshall led the Carolina Panthers with nine catches in their Week #4 loss to the Vikings, but that didn’t help him earn any playing time in Week Five. Marshall did not play a single snap in Carolina’s 42-24 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He had played at least 22 offensive snaps in each of the team’s first four games and he said on Monday that it was a surprise to spend all of Sunday on the bench. “I have no clue why I didn’t play,” Marshall said. “It was surprising. I didn’t expect to sit out the whole game. It just happened.” Rookie WR Jonathan Mingo returned to the lineup after missing Week Four, which led to roles changing against Detroit but head coach Frank Reich said that Marshall still should have played and that it was “poor communication by me” because he feels Marshall has played well enough to continue having a place in the offense.

-- Panthers Want to Acquire a #1 WR --
Wed Oct 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Carolina Panthers are not only looking to trade for a wide receiver, but they want a #1 caliber guy. This is their top priority right now. Why? Because the organization is ALL IN on QB Bryce Young, the player and the person. They love him and want to support him. They believe they can push this season by adding another big time playmaker.

-- Panthers RBs Snap Count Watch --
Mon Oct 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out-snapped RB Miles Sanders 38-32 on Sunday against the Vikings.

-- Panthers Looking to Acquire a Starting WR --
Sun Oct 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers already have been active on the trade front this season, sources say, calling several teams about a potential trade for a starting wide receiver. With WR D.J. Chark and WR Adam Thielen as two of their top targets, and the only two wide receivers with more than 100 yards thus far this season, Carolina is looking for one more wideout for QB Bryce Young, who will be back in the starting lineup today against the Minnesota Vikings after missing Week 3 due to an ankle injury. Carolina also drafted WR Jonathan Mingo in the second round of this past year's draft, but he has had a slow start to his career, with eight receptions for 64 yards through three games.

-- Andy Dalton to Start This Week --
Thu Sep 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers veteran QB Andy Dalton will start this week's game.

-- Panthers IR Jaycee Horn --
Fri Sep 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have placed CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) on injured reserve. He will miss 4+ games.

-- Panthers IR Brady Christensen --
Wed Sep 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the Carolina Panthers have placed OG Brady Christensen (biceps) on injured reserve.

-- Panthers to Sign Tarik Cohen to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen (knee), who has not played in the NFL since suffering ACL and MCL tears as well as a tibial plateau fracture in September 2020, plans to sign Wednesday to the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad.

-- Brian Burns Expected to Play Today --
Sun Sep 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers LB Brian Burns is expected to play today against the Falcons.

-- Miles Sanders Watch --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PanthersWire reports Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders "will be the main guy, but we're not planning on him carrying every carry," according to HC Frank Reich. "I think we'll go into the game thinking like he's full, 100 percent, whatever his full load would be. We've always envisioned there being a little bit of a rotation. He'll be the main guy. Miles will be the main guy, but we're not planning on him carrying every carry. We want to mix it up, keep him fresh. He's such a weapon - and want to be smart and pace that throughout the season," Reich said.

-- Brian Burns Trending Towards Playing This Week --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers LB Brian Burns is at practice on Friday. There is still no new contract, but he seems to be trending toward playing on Sunday.

-- Brian Burns Looks Great in Practice, But... --
Thu Sep 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers DC Ejiro Evero says LB Brian Burns looked great in practice on Wednesday, but when asked if he’s preparing as though Burns will play Sunday he said he’s taking it day-by-day.

-- Brian Burns Present for Practice Wednesday --
Wed Sep 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns is in uniform and ready to practice on Wednesday. Burns had been holding in for a new deal, something that is not close to happening.

-- Panthers Not Close to Extending Brian Burns --
Tue Sep 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns hasn’t been practicing in recent days as he pressures the team to give him a new contract, but it doesn’t sound like a lot of progress has been made. Burns and the Panthers are still far apart on an extension. Although Burns practiced throughout training camp, now that the season is about to start without a new deal, he’s choosing to sit out. The team could fine him if he continues to refuse to practice, and if he decides not to play on Sunday, he’ll lose his per-game paycheck of nearly $900,000.

-- Brian Burns Holding-In --
Mon Sep 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns continues to hold in for a new contract after a three-day weekend. Burns’ leverage ploy began Thursday although no one with the team acknowledged it then. But that changed Monday as the Panthers began their Week 1 preparations for the Atlanta Falcons without their two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher. Burns was at Bank of America Stadium and head coach Frank Reich said Burns attended meetings. But like Thursday, the 2019 first-round draft pick did not participate in the team’s on-field work. The team needs a resolution by Wednesday ot get him prepared to play this week.

-- D.J. Chark Optimistic He Will Play Week #1 --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) is optimistic that he’ll play in Week #1 against the Falcons.

-- Terrace Marshall Returns to Practice --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Carolina Panthers WR Terrace Marshall (back) returned to practice on Tuesday.

-- Panthers Release Deion Jones --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have released veteran LB Deion Jones.

-- Panthers Make Player Moves --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have placed OL Austin Corbett (knee) on the reserve/PUP list to start the season as he recovers from ACL surgery. DE Henry Anderson was placed on injured reserve.

-- Panthers Acquire Ihmir Smith-Marsette --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have acquired Chiefs WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette in a swap of conditional 2025 seventh-rounders.

-- Bryce Young Throws First TD in NFL --
Fri Aug 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young played two series Friday night, completing his exhibition action. He led a 14-play, 52-yard field goal drive and a seven-play, 57-yard touchdown drive, giving the Panthers a 10-0 lead over the Lions. It was his first touchdown drive of the exhibition season, and he completed it with a 16-yard touchdown pass to WR Adam Thielen (4-48-1). Young played 11 snaps in the first preseason game and 21 in the second, leading the Panthers to a field goal in five drives. He played 20 on Thursday against the Lions, and it was the best he has played. He ended the night 7-of-12 for 73 yards and a touchdown and finished his three-game preseason 14-of-24 for 129 yards and a touchdown. Young also had 21 rushing yards on three carries Thursday.

-- D.J. Chark Injures Hamstring --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) has a hamstring injury, but the injury is not considered serious.

-- Laviska Shenault in the Concussion Protocol --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers WR Laviska Shenault (concussion) is in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

-- Miles Sanders Says He Will Play Week #1 --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (groin) says he "absolutely" will be ready for the opener.

-- Panthers Starters Will Play This Week --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young and the rest of the team’s starters will be on the field to open their final exhibition contest of the summer. Young has attempted 12 passes through the first two weeks and HC Frank Reich said on Monday that they “still want to get more reps” for the first team before the start of the regular season.

-- Chuba Hubbard Practices Monday --
Mon Aug 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (ankle) practiced on Monday.

-- Miles Sanders in Full Pads in Practice --
Mon Aug 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (groin) was in full pads for the team’s session. Sanders has been sidelined by a groin injury and has not played in either of the team’s first two preseason games.

-- Eddy Pineiro Will be Ready to Kick in Week #1 --
Mon Aug 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says PK Eddy Pineiro (groin) will be ready for Week #! and says there's a chance he will play a limited role in Friday's game against the Lions.

-- Panthers Sign Troy Hill --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent DB Troy Hill.

-- Chuba Hubbard Injures Ankle --
Sat Aug 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard injured an ankle in Friday night's preseason game, HC Frank Reich said. Hubbard had eight carries for 30 yards in Friday’s preseason loss to the Giants. Hubbard continued to start over RB Raheem Blackshear, who scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

-- Bryce Young Runs for His Life --
Sat Aug 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers offensive line wasn’t much better than last week, but rookie QB Bryce Young got hit less Friday night. DE Kayvon Thibodeaux’s sack was the only time Young was hit in two series, but the first overall pick still found himself running for his life. He played two series, into the second half, leaving with a three-and-out and a 15-play field goal drive before calling it a night. Young finished 3-of-6 for 35 yards and had one rush for 1 yard.

-- Terrace Marshall OUT a Few Weeks --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Carolina Panthers WR Terrace Marshall (back) is expected to miss a few weeks of action, after having a full scan performed on his back.

-- Panthers IR Damiere Byrd; Sign One --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed DB Collin Duncan and placed WR Damiere Byrd (hamstring) on injured reserve.

-- Miles Sanders Injury Update --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says there is a good chance RB Miles Sanders (groin) won't play in any of the preseason games. That said, he believes Sanders is progressing in his recovery. "I think we're getting close," he said.

-- Andy Dalton Sits Tuesday --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers QB Andy Dalton (back) missed practice to get treatment for back tightness, OC Thomas Brown said.

-- Bryce Young Will Start Come Week #1 --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports rookie QB Bryce Young has won Carolina’s starting job entering week #1.

-- Terrace Marshall Injures Back --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports Panthers WR Terrace Marshall “tweaked a little something in his back,” per HC Frank Reich.

-- Miles Sanders Sits Monday --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (groin) remains out of practice on Monday with a groin injury.

-- Laviska Shenault Getting Backfield Reps --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports you should keep an eye on Carolina Panthers WR Laviska Shenault. He has been getting significant reps in the backfield during training camp.

-- Dinged Miles Sanders Unlikely to Play This Week --
Thu Aug 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says RB Miles Sanders (groin) has a good chance of being held out of the team’s preseason opener. Sanders suffered “a little tweak to his groin” in practice this week.

-- Panthers Release John Penisini --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers waived DT John Penisini from the physically unable to perform list.

-- Panthers Sign Matthew Wright --
Tue Aug 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers PK Eddy Piñeiro (groin) has a groin injury that could cost him some preseason time, so the team added a kicker to the roster Tuesday. PK Matthew Wright signed after a pre-practice workout, the team announced.

-- Miles Sanders Returns to Practice --
Sun Aug 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers RB Miles Sanders (undisclosed) returned to practice on Sunday, after leaving the last practice early.

-- Panthers Sign Justin Houston --
Sun Aug 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports four-time Pro-Bowl LB Justin Houston has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, per source.

-- Bryce Young Will Start This Week --
Sun Aug 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says rookie QB Bryce Young will start the preseason opener this week.

-- Damiere Byrd Sits Sunday --
Sun Aug 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Panthers WR Damiere Byrd (hamstring) missed practice Sunday due to a hamstring injury.

-- Miles Sanders Dinged --
Sat Aug 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports Panthers RB Miles Sanders (undisclosed) was held out of the team portion of practice on Saturday, after he "tweaked something," HC Frank Reich said. The move was made mostly out of precaution, Reich added.

-- D.J. Chark Making Big Plays --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Charlotte Observer reports Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Chark big plays with rookie QB Bryce Young have become a daily occurrence at training camp.

-- Panthers Sign Deion Jones --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Deion Jones has signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.

-- Panthers to Host Deion Jones --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Deion Jones is scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers.

-- Panthers Release One --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have released DT Bravvion Roy.

-- Bryce Young Annointed Starter --
Wed Jul 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich talked about first-round draft pick QB Bryce Young to reporters at training camp today... “Yes, he’s QB 1.”

-- Panthers Place Four on PUP List --
Sat Jul 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed OG Austin Corbett, NT John Penisini, DE Jalen Redmond, and OG Chandler Zavala on the active physically unable to perform list.

-- Panthers Sign First-Rounder Bryce Young --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers have signed top draft pick QB Bryce Young to a four-year, fully guaranteed $37.96 million deal with $24.6 million coming in a signing bonus. The team also holds a 5th-year option.

-- Panthers Make Offer to Extend Brian Burns, But... --
Sun Jul 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports the Panthers have made an offer to extend DE Brian Burns, but the entire market at the position seems to be on hold since there are a couple of big deals on the horizon. DE Nick Bosa said in June he was confident he'd get something done with the 49ers and that one figures to create a new bar for all pass-rushers. Burns doesn't have the same kind of resume as Bosa (last year's defensive player of the year), but just like property values in your neighborhood, when one goes up, all the comps go up with it. Things could start shaking in the coming days as teams get ready to go to camp. Ideally, something would get done before they report and take the practice field. The Jets just did a deal with fellow 2019 first-rounder DT Quinnen Williams on Thursday, so maybe that breaks the seal. Regardless, Burns is under contract for this season, and they can franchise tag him next year if they can't get a deal done, though that's something both sides would rather avoid.

-- Adam Thielen Could Easily Lead Panthers in Catches --
Sat Jul 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports veteran WR Adam Thielen could easily lead the Carolina Panthers in receptions in 2023. Thielen can be a security blanket for rookie QB Bryce Young, and he's going to get open consistently, leading to plenty of short catches and scores.

-- Terrace Marshall Speaks --
Mon Jul 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports WR Terrace Marshall was a 2021 second-round pick in Carolina and he’s started 12 of the 27 games he’s played since joining the Panthers. He has 45 catches for 628 yards and a touchdown in those appearances, which isn’t quite the level of production that the Panthers hoped to see when they added him to the roster in the draft but Marshall is hopeful about what life will be like with the new staff in place. Marshall said he’s feeling “a fresh start, clean slate” with HC Frank Reich, OC Thomas Brown, and wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson steering the ship and that he’s heading into the season without any baggage from the last two years. “I’d say one word to describe it is just clear – clear-minded, just ready to take on what this year’s going to bring,” Marshall said. “Just taking it one day at a time, really. Just grinding it out with the team, getting work right with the scheme and QBs. I’m ready to go.”

-- Panthers Sign One --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran free-agent DT Taylor Stallworth.

-- Panthers Sign Greg Mabin --
Thu Jun 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran free-agent CB Greg Mabin.

-- Panthers Sign 2nd-Rounder Jonathan Mingo --
Tue Jun 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Carolina Panthers have signed 2nd-round draft pick WR Jonathan Mingo to a four-year contract.

-- Bryce Young Sees OTA Time with First Unit --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young opened team drills as the quarterback with the first-team offense. The first overall pick in this year’s draft had been behind QB Andy Dalton in all of the other spring practices open to the media.

-- Jaycee Horn Injures Ankle, But... --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers CB Jaycee Horn (ankle) will be in a walking boot the next few weeks because of an ankle injury. He’s expected to be fine for the start of training camp and specialist Dr. Robert Anderson determined no surgery was necessary.

-- Chark & Hurst Set to Run Routes Soon --
Thu Jun 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports TE Hayden Hurst (groin) hasn't been able to participate much through veteran minicamp and OTAs while he recovers from offseason groin surgery. But the 29-year-old veteran will be back running routes at the end of the week, HC Frank Reich said after Thursday's practice. He'll will be at a similar participation level to WR D.J Chark (foot/ankle), who is recovering from foot/ankle surgery.

-- Bryce Young Takes Most First Unit Reps & Impresses --
Mon May 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports rookie QB Bryce Young took the majority of first-team snaps at the Carolina Panthers’ first spring practice. HC Frank Reich was complimentary of all three quarterbacks on the roster in his post-practice press conference, saying Young, QB Andy Dalton, and QB Matt Corral displayed strong decision-making and ball placement. But the story with the club’s QBs is going to be how quickly Young adapts to the pro game as the club gets this year’s top draftee ready to play. When asked specifically about Young on Monday, Reich called the young QB’s command “10 out of 10.” “Just complete command, control, poise,” Reich said. “You could tell the way he was seeing it, the way he was working through progressions, accuracy in the throw, ball placement of the throw, it was all very good.”

-- Hayden Hurst Recovering from Sports Hernia Surgery --
Mon May 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says TE Hayden Hurst (hernia) is recovering from sports hernia surgery. Reich said that Hurst is making progress in that process, but is not taking part in the team’s OTAs for the time being because of the operation.

-- Panthers Release Two --
Thu May 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have released reserve QB Jacob Eason and WR Preston Williams.

-- Bryce Young Watch --
Sun May 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers HC Frank Reich says veteran QB Andy Dalton will get first-team reps during OTAs. Rookie QB Bryce Young will rep with the second team behind Dalton.

-- Panthers Re-Sign Michael Jordan --
Thu May 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed free-agent OG Michael Jordan to a one-year contract.

-- Panthers Sign 3rd-Rounder D.J. Johnson --
Wed May 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have signed 3rd-round draft pick DE D.J. Johnson to a four-year contract.

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