Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton sets record for QB rushing scores

December 4, 2011
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In Week 1, Cam Newton made NFL history in his first start as a pro, passing for 422 yards in a losing effort. Fast forward to Week 13, when the Panthers’ franchise signal-caller ran right back into the record books. In the Panthers’ 38-19 rout of the Bucs on Sunday, Newton rushed for three touchdowns, [...]

Cam Newton sets single-game rookie passing record

September 11, 2011
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Even in a losing effort, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton surpassed a future Hall of Famer in the record books. In the wake of the team’s 28-21 loss to the Cardinals, Newton finished his day with this eye-popping stat-line: 24-37, 422 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 18 rushing yards and a score [...]

Jon Beason carted off with ankle injury

September 11, 2011
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The Panthers, currently leading their Week One contest against the Cardinals, might have just lost their All-Pro ‘backer for a significant amount of time. During the third quarter of the ‘Cats-Cards tilt, linebacker Jon Beason had to be carted off the field with an apparent ankle injury. He will not return to the game, and [...]

Panthers’ Godfrey gets $27.5 million extension

September 9, 2011
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As they’ve done all offseason, the Panthers ensured another young and talented player won’t be leaving Carolina for the foreseeable future. According to the Gaston Gazette, the Panthers signed safety Charles Godfrey to a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension Friday. Per his agent, Doug Hendrickson, the deal includes $12.4 million in guarantees. “He’s on top [...]

Cam Newton named Week One starter

September 2, 2011
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In what shouldn’t come as a total surprise, Cam Newton has won the Panthers’ quarterback job — at least for Opening Day. Following the team’s final exhibition game against the Steelers on Thursday, coach Ron Rivera announced that Newton will be the one under center September 11, likely running for his life against facing the [...]

Ryan Kalil becomes highest-paid center in NFL history

August 19, 2011
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The Panthers went into the offseason with an apparent goal in mind: lock up all of their premier talent. After handing over lucractive extensions to Charles Johnson and DeAngelo Williams in the last month, the ‘Cats made another move Friday — this time it’s one for the record books. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the [...]

Panthers’ Ron Edwards, Zack Williams likely lost for season

August 5, 2011
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The Panthers have lost two big bodies in the trenches. According to SportingNews.com, defensive tackle Ron Edwards suffered a torn triceps muscle during practice on Thursday. It’s not currently known how much time Edwards will miss, but these types of injuries are usually of the season-ending variety. On the same day, rookie offensive lineman Zack [...]

Panthers, Cam Newton agree to four-year, $22 million deal

July 29, 2011
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The reigning number one overall pick is officially under contract. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Panthers have agreed on a four-year, $22 million contract with Cam Newton. The deal, which is fully guaranteed, also includes a fifth-year, non-guaranteed option worth $14 million. NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora was right on the money — literally. His [...]