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Jon Beason’s recovery process is ahead of schedule

Jon Beason was once an All-Pro before being struck by the injury bug in back-to-back seasons. Beason was put on IR in 2011 and 2012. He’s only played 5 games in the last two seasons. Beason is entering his seventh season in the league, and is recovering from offseason knee and shoulder surgeries. He said himself that he is actually ahead of schedule. Beason participated in OTAs...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Panthers LB Luke Kuechly Takes On Role As Leader

With the retirements of bone-crushing hitters Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher, Carolina Panthers' leading tackler Luke Kuechly is becoming the new model for the middle linebacker who can chase tailbacks, tight ends and even read-option quarterbacks out of the backfield. As NFL Network analyst Brian Billick recently pointed out, the position is evolving into one emphasizing athleticism...
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23 days ago  |  Discuss

Panthers LB Jon Beason’s Roster Spot Safe

According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Panthers LB Jon Beason‘s is unlikely to be released this offseason. Person points to the fact that Beason still has to much guaranteed money remaining on his contract  after signing a five-year extension worth $51.5 million back in 2011. Beason, 28, has undergone three surgeries in a 17-month span to his right knee and left...
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28 days ago  |  Discuss

Panthers reportedly haven’t asked Jon Beason to redo his contract

According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, the Carolina Panthers haven’t approached linebacker Jon Beason about restructuring his contract. Beason has a $9.5 milloin cap number for the 2013 season.  With all of the injuries he’s suffered over the past few years, it would make sense for the Panthers to ask him to restructure his contract.  But ultimately they have about...
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May 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Jon Beason says he’s coming back better than ever

Even after undergoing three surgeries over the past 17 months, Carolina Panthers’ linebacker Jon Beason told the Charlotte Observer that he believes he’s going to be better than ever in 2013. “I’ll be better,” Beason said. “I can’t even fathom not being better than I previously was. Especially, when you get to this stage of your career, mentally you know how to prepare...
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April 10, 2013  |  1 Comment

Panthers Could Part With Some Big Names In The Next Few Weeks

The Carolina Panthers are currently sitting close to $15 million over the salary cap, so it’s safe to assume that roster moves will be coming for this team. Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer takes a look at a number of players that fall into the cap casualty category. Chris Gamble League sources have informed Person that CB Chris Gamble is likely to be cut loose given that...
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February 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Panthers Could Be Forced To Cut A Number Of Players This Offseason

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com writes that the Carolina Panthers are in such a bad cap position this offseason that they could be forced to cut some key players like CB Chris Gamble, RB DeAngelo Williams and possibly even LB Jon Beason. According to Yasinskas, Carolina is projected to have a cap number close $136 million, which is pretty high when you consider that 2013′s cap is...
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January 03, 2013  |  Discuss

Panthers going through mid-season crisis and Cam still pouting

It’s Week 8 in the NFL and the Carolina Panthers are 1-5. Cam Newton has been heavily criticized again this year for his childish mannerisms on the sidelines. In fairness to the Panthers they have been hit hard by the injury bug. Many of their big name players are out for the season including Chris Gamble, Jon Beason and Ryan Kalil. The atmosphere in the stadium was full of hope...
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October 28, 2012  |  Discuss

Bear Breakdown: Analyzing the Panthers’ Defense for Week 8

For a team that has lost two of its best players to injury, linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble, it would be expected to struggle defensively. Through their first six games of the season, the Carolina Panthers‘ defense is allowing over 360 total yards and giving up 24 points per game.  While not the best numbers in the league, it is an improvement over last year...
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October 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers LB Jon Beason To Have Season-Ending Knee Surgery…

Panthers LB Jon Beason To Have Season-Ending Knee Surgery - Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason said he’s likely going to have season-ending knee surgery early next week. Beason hasn’t played since Week 4. “I’ve been pretty banged up, it’s been week to week,” he said Tuesday. “And we decided to take another look at the knee, see what’s going on. I got the MRI yesterday...
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Jon Beason Officially Placed On IR

Carolina linebacker Jon Beason (knee) has been placed on injured reserve and will be out for the remainder of the 2012 season.Fantasy Spin:Beason hasn't suited up for the Panthers since Week 4 against Atlanta. He's likely to undergo operations on his knee and shoulder during the offseason.
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers to place LB Beason on injured reserve

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jon Beason has been placed on injured reserve with knee and shoulder issues. Beason will have surgery next week on his left knee. The Panthers have claimed cornerback James Dockery off waivers from Cleveland to replace Beason on the roster. Dockery joined the Panthers at practice. These are tough times for the Panthers...
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers place Jon Beason on IR

The Panthers can't seem to dodge the injury bug. Head coach Ron Rivera delivered the bad news on Wednesday. Inside linebacker Jon Beason was placed on the injured reserve with an ailing left knee, which he will have surgery on next week, marking the third Panthers star to be added to the dreaded list in as many weeks. Cornerback Chris Gamble and center Ryan Kalil have been sidelined...
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers place Beason on injured reserve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera says three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jon Beason has been placed on injured reserve with knee and shoulder issues. Beason will have surgery next week on his left knee. The Panthers have claimed cornerback James Dockery off waivers from Cleveland to replace Beason on the roster. Dockery joined the Panthers at practice. These are...
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Jon Beason is the latest Panther to end the season

The Carolina Panthers appear to be trending downward again after picking up a bag full of hope in the 2011-2012 season. No less than three of their major pieces are done for the year.  Please Click Here To Read This Story
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers place Jon Beason on IR

Inside linebacker Jon Beason was placed on the injured reserve with an ailing knee Wednesday, marking the third Panthers star to be added to the dreaded list in as many weeks.
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers' LB Beason headed for knee surgery, IR

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason will have surgery on his troublesome knee and be placed on injured reserve. Beason told News 14 Carolina that the operation was likely unavoidable. "I've been pretty banged up; it's been week to week," Beason said. "And we decided to take another look at the knee, see what's going on. (I) got the MRI (Monday...
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers LB Jon Beason Expecting Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason expects to have season-ending knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, the linebacker told News 14 Carolina. Beason was inactive the last two weeks because of the ailing knee. "I've been pretty banged up, it's been week to week," Beason said. "And we decided to take another look at the knee, see what's going...
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Jon Beason will undergo knee surgery, season likely over

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason told News 14 Carolina that he’ll be undergoing knee surgery, which will likely land him on season ending injured reserve. “I’ve been pretty banged up, … Continue reading »
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October 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers CB Chris Gamble, LB Jon Beason Among Week 7's Inactives

Panthers inactives: QB Jimmy Clausen , WR Joe Adams, CB Chris Gamble (shoulder), S D.J. Campbell, LB Jon Beason (knee), C Thomas Austin, DE Frank Kearse. Source: CBS Sports Attached Thumbnails  
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October 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Chris Gamble out, Jon Beason “very doubtful” for Sunday

The Carolina Panthers have ruled out cornerback Chris Gamble for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.Linebacker Jon Beason is “very doubtful,” according to Panthers head coach Ron Rivera. 
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October 19, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers Injury Report: Jon Beason, Chris Gamble

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is “certainly concerned” about the status of two starters on defense; linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble, reports Joseph Person charlotteobserver.com. Pro Bowl linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble missed practice Thursday, and coach Ron Rivera said he is “most certainly concerned” about their...
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October 19, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers CB Chris Gamble, LB Jon Beason Might Land On IR?

Panthers linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble missed practice Thursday, and coach Ron Rivera said he is “most certainly concerned” about their status. Beason has been dealing with a knee injury while Gamble aggravated a shoulder injury during Wednesday's practice. Both sat out the Week 5 loss to Seattle. The hope was that both would be ready to go following...
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October 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers LB John Beason Expected To Return For Week 7 vs Dallas…

Panthers LB John Beason Expected To Return For Week 7 vs Dallas -The Panthers have been coy about the long-term plans for their linebacking corps, but it sounds like they’ll be sticking with Jon Beason as their middle linebacker a little while longer. Beason missed the loss to the Seahawks with shoulder and knee injuries, but said that he expects to return to the lineup when the...
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October 10, 2012  |  Discuss

Panthers Likely To Stick With Jon Beason At Middle Linebacker

When Jon Beason returns to the Panthers lineup in Week 7, he’ll be back at middle linebacker, according to a report from the Charlotte Observer. The three-time Pro-Bowler missed Sunday’s game against the Seahawks with shoulder and knee injuries; he said he aimed to stay in the middle when he returns after the bye week: “That’s what’s been communicated to me, so I’m sticking...
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October 09, 2012  |  Discuss
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