2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers Updated Team Needs
The Carolina Panthers didn’t do a ton to bolster their roster on the open market. Nonetheless, this team is slightly better off—if anything—after about three weeks of 2013 NFL Free Agency and looks to be in better shape than at least a dozen teams around the league. Let’s examine the Panthers’ updated team needs heading into the 2013 NFL Draft (in no particular...
Offseason Needs: Carolina Panthers
1. Defensive Tackle
The Carolina Panthers selected Sione Fua and Terrell McClain in the third round of the 2011 draft to solidify their interior line. McClain is now gone and Fua is coming off another disappointing year. The Panthers top priority this offseason needs to be to solve their issues up front on defense.
2. Wide Receiver
Steve Smith is still playing at a high level and...
Clock is ticking for Steve Smith, Panthers
At 5’9, Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith was overlooked from the beginning. A third-round pick back in 2001, he’s lived the ups and downs with the Panthers for 12 seasons now. Seven of those seasons he’s accounted for at least 1,000 yards , but the end is near.
Coming off one of his worst seasons, rookie Cam Newton helped revive Smith in 2011. Targeted 129 times he ended...
Panthers WR Brandon LaFell Surprised To See QB Cam Newton Lose His Cool
Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell said he was surprised to learn that quarterback Cam Newton had been flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for bumping referee Jerome Boger during Sunday's 17-6 win against the Oakland Raiders. Newton apparently was upset that a penalty wasn't called on Raiders safety Mike Mitchell for hitting him late. Newton bumped Boger while arguing...
Panthers WR Brandon LaFell Not Among Week 15's Inactives
The Panthers' injury news was mixed Sunday, when they announced wideout Brandon LaFell is active for the game against Chargers and strongside linebacker James Anderson is inactive.
Assuming LaFell plays, the Panthers will be without four starters against San Diego Anderson, center Geoff Hangartner, defensive tackle Dwan Edwards and running back Jonathan Stewart.
The...
Panthers Injury Report: Jonathan Stewart, Brandon LaFell, James Anderson
The Carolina Panthers have ruled running back Jonathan
Stewart out for today’s contest against the San Diego Chargers, while wide
receiver Brandon LaFell and linebacker James Anderson are questionable to play.
Stewart has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury during
a Nov. 26 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The running back missed
practice all week and has...
Jonathan Stewart Ruled Out For Week 15
Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is out for Sunday's game against San Diego with an ankle injury.Fantasy Spin:Stewart suffered a left high-ankle sprain and has missed Carolina's last two games. Coach Ron Rivera said Brandon LaFell was closer to returning than Stewart and with a healthy DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert there was no reason to rush Stewart back into the lineup.
Brandon LaFell 50/50 To Play
Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell (foot, toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Diego. Coach Ron Rivera called it 50-50 when asked about the chance of Lafell playing.Fantasy Spin:Not only does LaFell have a turf toe injury, he's also dealing with a chipped bone in his foot. Louis Murphy will start if LaFell is inactive and caught five balls for 36 yards last week.
Panthers without 4 starters vs. Falcons
As if the Carolina Panthers don't have enough problems, they'll be without four starters against the Atlanta Falcons.
Running back Jonathan Stewart, wide receiver Brandon LaFell, strong side linebacker James Anderson and defensive tackle Dwan Edwards won't play for the Panthers.
Carolina (3-9) has already placed 13 players on injured reserve. Quarterback Jimmy Clausen...
Brandon LaFell is Out
Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell (foot, toe) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons.Fantasy Spin:Not only does LaFell have a turf toe injury, he's also dealing with a chipped bone in his foot. Louis Murphy will start but isn't a safe play.
Panthers Inactives For Week 14 Vs Falcons
The Carolina Panthers have declared WR Brandon LaFell, OT Bruce Campbell, QB Derek Anderson, DL Dwan Edwards, OG Jeff Byers, QB Jimmy Clausen, RB Jonathan Stewart inactive for Week 14. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails
Panthers Could Have Numerous Starters Out This Week
Thursday practice is in the books, and it doesn't look good for the Carolina Panthers. Releasing their injury report, the Panthers have a rash of big-name injuries heading into the weekend, and while Ron Rivera hopes at least half of them are available, it's not looking good.
Brandon LaFell, Jonathan Stewart, James Anderson, Charles Godfrey abd Dwan Edwards all did not...
Brandon LaFell Dealing with Turf Toe
Panthers interim GM Brandon Beane says WR Brandon LaFell is dealing with a turf toe injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons. SOURCE: Joe Person, Charlotte ObserverFantasy Spin:Carolina coach Ron Rivera called LaFell's injury a sprain on Monday. Louis Murphy is the next man up but won't be a fantasy option this week, as Atlanta has allowed just...
Panthers WR Brandon LaFell Has Foot Sprain
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell @Blafell1 sprained his foot in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The injury was described as "of undetermined severity." Head coach Ron Rivera added, "(LaFell) sprained the foot and we'll see how that goes." The former LSU standout will undergo tests to determine the seriousness of the injury. LaFell struggled...
Bucs overcome mistakes to beat the Panthers in overtime
Tampa Bay made enough plays to lose Sunday’s game against Carolina. But as this teams has shown time and time again, they will not stop until the final whistle blows. The Bucs would finally gets things together at the end of regulation to force overtime and pull out the victory over the Panthers 27-21. With a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman would...
Buccaneers cap comeback with OT win
Josh Freeman threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Clark in overtime to cap the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 27-21 comeback win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
It was Freeman's third touchdown pass of the game for the Buccaneers (6-4).
Carolina appeared to have the game in hand after a 29-yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton to Brandon LaFell put the Panthers (2-8) up...
Steve Smith Leaves For X-Rays on his Hand
Panthers wideout Steve Smith has gone to the locker room, possibly to receive X-rays on his injured left hand. Smith suffered the injury late in the first half.Fantasy Spin:Brandon LaFell and Greg Olsen should see more opportunities if Smith is unable to return for the second half.
Doc Talk: NFL Week 10 injuries
Sunday
Oakland Raiders at Baltimore Ravens Raiders RBs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson (ankle)
Jock to Doc take: Neither McFadden or his backup, Mike Goodson, practiced Thursday, according to the Contra Costa Times. While Coach Dennis Allen has not ruled them out, both statuses look cloudy for this week. Taiwan Jones is next in line to lead the Raiders rushing attack.
Health...
Panthers WR LaFell inactive against Redskins
Carolina Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell is inactive against the Washington Redskins, a week after taking a shot to the head.
LaFell is third on the Panthers with 20 catches for 367 yards and a team-leading two touchdown receptions. Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte was fined $21,000 by the NFL for his hit on LaFell.
Louis Murphy is expected to start in LaFell's place against...
Bears FS Chris Conte Thought $21,000 Fine Was Prank At First
At first, Bears FS Chris Conte thought it was one of his teammates playing a joke on him when he received a notice that he was being fined $21,000 for a blow to the head of a defenseless receiver. Conte was called for a penalty last week after hitting Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell in the head.
But Conte didnt look like he was attempting to make a knockout shot...
Panthers WR LaFell doubful with concussion
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell is listed as doubtful to play this Sunday against the Washington Redskins because of a concussion, according to the team's website. LaFell was unable to practice Friday. "It doesn't (look good for LaFell)," Panthers coach Ron Rivera told Panthers.com on Friday. "We'll see how he is tomorrow, and then we...
Panthers WR Brandon LaFell Unlikely To Play This Sunday
Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins due to a concussion he sustained in the team's last outing.
LaFell suffered the injury during the third quarter of last week's 23-22 loss at Chicago. Though the third-year pro initially passed the NFL's concussion protocol and was allowed to return to the contest...
Bears S Conte fined $21K for LaFell hit
Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte was fined $21,000 for making contact to Carolina Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell's head during their game last Sunday. Conte told ESPN Chicago that he thought it was a practical joke. "I didn't think it was real," he said after practice Friday. "I thought it was a prank. Then I realized it wasn't a prank very quickly...
Conte fined 21K for hit on Panthers WR LaFell
NEW YORK (AP) -- Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte has been fined 21,000 by the NFL for striking Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell in the head and neck area when LaFell was defenseless.
Conte made the hit in the Bears' 23-22 victory over Carolina last Sunday. The league announced the fine Friday, and Conte has appealed.
Fined 15,750 were Raiders defensive lineman Richard Seymour...
Bears FS Chris Conte Fined $21,000 For Hit On Panthers WR Brandon LaFell
Bears safety Chris Conte was fined $21,000 for contact to the head of a defenseless receiver during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Panthers.
Although the replay showed Conte's action was by no means intentional, the official flagged him for a personal foul for striking Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell.
Conte said he's in the process of appealing the fine. After the game...
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