A Very Underrated Defensive Panthers Draft
Last offseason the Carolina Panthers stole the best defensive player in the draft with the 9th overall pick. The defensive Rookie of the Year, Luke Kuechly, led the entire league in tackles with 164 and immediately emerged as Carolina’s franchise player on the other side of the ball. Although the 7-9 Panthers and new GM Dave Gettleman only had five total picks in the draft, they...
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...
Panthers Re-Sign Edwards
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NFL Free Agency: Fred Davis Leaves Buffalo Without Contract
(Photo: Kim Klement, US Presswire)
He came, he saw, he left deal-less.
Free agent tight end Fred Davis came into Buffalo for a visit on Thursday afternoon, and left after speaking with media without a contract.
He said that he will meet with the Jets on Friday as planned, and wants to evaluate all options before making a final decision on his future.
Davis meet with the Bills twice...
Panthers re-sign starting DT Dwan Edwards
The Panthers have announced they've re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Dwan Edwards.
Edwards started 14 games and posted a career-high six sacks last season with Carolina, third-most among NFL defensive tackles. He also had 52 tackles.
The 31-year-old Edwards is expected to be a starter this season.
The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Edwards joined the Panthers after...
Panthers Re-Sign DT Dwan Edwards
Defensive tackle Dwan Edwards will re-sign with the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Observer beat writer Joe Person reports. The 31-year-old defensive tackle set a career high in sacks with the Panthers last season with six while recording 27 tackles.
Edwards joined the Panthers last season after being cut by the Buffalo Bills, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. The...
Report: Panthers Re-Sign DT Dwan Edwards
Joe Person reports that two separate league sources have confirmed that the Panthers will re-sign free agent DT Dwan Edwards.
The post Report: Panthers Re-Sign DT Dwan Edwards appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -.
Panthers Offer DT Dwan Edwards A One Year Contract
Panthers defensive tackle Dwan Edwards was one of the best bargains in the NFL last season, but the 31-year-old free agent is looking for more security this winter.
Edwards said Thursday he is weighing several contract offers, including a 1-year offer from the cap-strapped Panthers.
Edwards finished with 6.5 sacks in 2012 after signing a 1-year, $1.5 million contract after...
Panthers release starting DT Edwards in cap move
The Panthers have released starting defensive tackle Ron Edwards in a move that frees up $2.5 million in salary cap space.
Carolina coach Ron Rivera said Friday that the 12-year NFL veteran ''set a great example on and off the field for our young players. We wish him well moving forward.''
Edwards started 11 games in 2012, recording 16 tackles and one sack before...
Dwan Edwards Wants To Return To Panthers After "Fun" 2012 Season
The Panthers' decision-makers indicated last week at the combine they wanted to bring defensive tackle Dwan Edwards back to Charlotte.
The feeling is mutual.
Edwards, who had a breakout season with the Panthers in 2012 after Buffalo cut him, is one of the Panthers' top priorities among Carolina's own free agents. Edwards said Thursday he hopes to return.
It...
Buffalo Bills Top Realistic Free Agent Targets
The Buffalo Bills have been very successful in free agency ever since general manager Buddy Nix took control of player personnel decisions in prior to the 2010 season, acquiring talent such as Scott Chandler, Drayton Florence, Kraig Urbik, Brad Smith, Dwan Edwards, Nick Barnett, Shawne Merriman, Mark Anderson, and Mario Williams. The 2013 offseason should [...]The post Buffalo Bills...
Carolina Panthers: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#22)
Last week: 21 (-1)
Record: 6-9
Net points per drive: -0.09 (19th)
DVOA: 4.8% (12th)
Weighted DVOA: 9.6% (9th)
Studs
LT Jordan Gross: Did not allow a pressure on 37 pass block snaps, run blocked for 25 yards on 3 attempts
LOLB Thomas Davis: 9 solo tackles, 9 stops, allowed 6 catches for 9 yards on 8 attempts, 1 pass deflection
CB Captain Munnerlyn: Allowed 4 catches for 12 yards on...
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...
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...
Panthers Place DT Ron Edwards On IR After Dislocating His Elbow
The Carolina Panthers announced today that Ron Edwards would be placed on season-ending injured reserve, following a dislocated elbow he sustained in last night's win over the the Philadelphia Eagles.
For the second time in as many years, the Panthers' nose tackle is headed to IR -- and with a new GM on the horizon, one wonders how many more games we'll see Edwards...
Carolina Panthers: Week 12 NFL Power Rankings (#28)
Last week: 29 (+0)
Record: 2-8
This team’s struggles in close games in the 4th quarter get more ridiculous every game. How did they blow that 21-10 late lead? After losing in overtime to the Buccaneers last week, Cam Newton is now 1-11 in games decided by a touchdown or less. The good news is he’s 7-7 in all other games and if he were even average in close games, this would have...
Carolina Panthers: Week 11 NFL Power Rankings (#29)
Last week: 29 (+0)
Record: 2-7
Last week’s loss was only their 2nd loss by more than a touchdown all year. They aren’t to be overlooked the rest of the way. Cam Newton is obviously having a major sophomore slump, but for all of their offensive struggles, they’ve been noticeably improved defensively this year. They’re allowing 3 points per game fewer than they were last year...
Carolina Panthers: Week 10 NFL Power Rankings (#29)
Last week: 30 (-1)
Record: 2-6
Last week I mentioned that Cam Newton is 1-10 in his career in games decided by a touchdown or less. Well, the good news is that he’s 6-7 in his other 13 games. Typically, records in touchdown games even out over time. Teams that win a game by a touchdown or less win their following game 52% of the time if that game is also decided by a touchdown...
RG3′s injured ribs could keep him out from next weeks game
Robert Griffin III was reportedly “really sore” in the rib area late Sunday after taking a beating in the Redskins’ Week 9 loss to the Panthers. Griffin anticipates having “a rough night sleeping,” although it seems he’s avoided serious injury. The Redskins also have a Week 10 bye. The Panthers were officially credited with 13 quarterback hits in Sunday’s 21-13 Redskins...
Digging Deep: Terrell McClain
We had to find out more about recently signed Terrell McClain, defensive tackle who has spent time with the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots. By many analyst, he has been named a “bust” in his 2nd season as an NFL player despite being a 3rd round draft pick from South Florida in 2011.
McClain was placed on the injured reserve his rookie season with a sprained left...
Stats & Stuff: Week Four, Chicago Bears Edition
Defensive tackle Henry Melton is currently tied for second among defensive tackles in sacks (3.0) behind only Panthers DT Dwan Edwards (3.5).
The Bears defense ranks first in the NFL in sacks with 14.0. They finished last season 19th in the league with 33.0 sacks.
Quarterback Jay Cutler has won four of his last five starts on Monday Night Football.
Wide receiver/kick returner...
Stats & Stuff: Week Four, Chicago Bears Edition
Defensive tackle Henry Melton is currently tied for second among defensive tackles in sacks (3.0) behind only Panthers DT Dwan Edwards.
The Bears defense ranks first in the NFL in sacks with 14.0. They finished last season 19th in the league with 33.0 sacks.
Quarterback Jay Cutler has won four of his last starts on Monday Night Football.
Wide receiver/kick returner Devin Hester...
Panthers’ Website Misspells Newly Signed Free Agent’s Name
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Welcome to Carolina, Dwan Edwards. Or sorry, DWON Edwards, as the Carolina Panthers website announced on their front page (see above image).
Edwards, a defensive tackle who was recently cut by the Buffalo Bills, found a new home today when he signed with the Panthers. However, Carolina’s website was unable to spell the seven-year veteran’s name correctly. It is DWAN...
Panthers sign DT Dwan Edwards and release DT Terrell McClain to make room for Edwards
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
The Carolina Panthers have signed defensive tackle Dwan Edwards.
Dwan Edwards (Getty Images)
The financial terms were not released. To make room on the roster, the Panthers released defensive tackle Terrell McClain, who was their 2011 third round pick.
Edwards was recently released by the Buffalo Bills...
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