http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/teams/carolina_panthers/49 Recent articles about Carolina Panthers en-us According to the Charlotte Observer, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says wide receiver Steve Smith is looking like younger player on the field. Ron Rivera said WR Steve Smith has looked like he’s 25 again during OTAs. Rivera said the veteran wideout has been diving for balls–something the coaching staff isn’t wild about. And even though we’re more than three months from Week One, he still shows his frustration when the ball doesn’t come his way. It’s really amazing how Smith continues to produce at such a high level year after year as he continues to get older. Need NFL Tickets? The post Ron Rivera says Steve Smith is looking like he’s 25 years old appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:56:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ron_rivera_says_steve_smith_is_looking_like_hes_25_years_old/13690253 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ron_rivera_says_steve_smith_is_looking_like_hes_25_years_old/13690253 Ron Rivera says Steve Smith is looking like he’s 25 years old http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ron_rivera_says_steve_smith_is_looking_like_hes_25_years_old/13690253 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Gotta get your sh*t right Juan… Now here’s a son who must really love his Mom. Check out Carolina Panthers star Quarterback Cam Newton and his mother pampering themselves with mani/pedis while Cam plays on his phone. This is probably not a pic Cam wanted to get out there, but if you want to bond with your mother, next time bring the nail salon to you. Cam Newton Gets His Segway On Cam Newton Spotted With Former Stripper Girlfriend Fri, 24 May 2013 01:45:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cam_newton_and_mom_pedicure_together/13684280 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cam_newton_and_mom_pedicure_together/13684280 Cam Newton and Mom Pedicure Together http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cam_newton_and_mom_pedicure_together/13684280 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/8/88f39c541a46830801784407167b4a5a676d0654/mini/6856584.jpg According to ESPN’s John Clayton, after leading the Carolina Panthers in rushing last season, the Panthers plan on cutting down on how many times quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball in 2013. The Panthers plan on using DeAngelo Williams along with Mike Tolbert as fullback more often. It’s amazing that Newton led the Panthers in rushing when they already have three guys that can carry the load.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Panthers reportedly plan on cutting down on Cam Newton’s carries appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:20:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_reportedly_plan_on_cutting_down_on_cam_newtons_carries/13683683 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_reportedly_plan_on_cutting_down_on_cam_newtons_carries/13683683 Panthers reportedly plan on cutting down on Cam Newton’s carries http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/panthers_reportedly_plan_on_cutting_down_on_cam_newtons_carries/13683683 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/8/88f39c541a46830801784407167b4a5a676d0654/mini/6856584.jpg The Panthers announced they've signed first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei and third-round selection Edmund Kugbila. With the signings, Carolina's top three picks are now under contract. Financial terms of the deals signed Thursday were not released. Carolina previously announced the signing of second round pick Kawann Short, a defensive tackle from Purdue, on Wednesday. Lotulelei, the 14th overall pick in the draft out of Utah, is expected to step in and start right away at defensive tackle alongside veteran Dwan Edwards. Kugbila, from Valdosta State, was the 108th overall pick and is expected to compete for a starting spot at right guard with veteran Geoff Hangartner. The Panthers also say they've claimed linebacker Ryan Rau off waivers from the Cleveland Browns and waived injured tight end Logan Brock. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:13:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_say_top_3_draft_picks_now_under_contract/13680872 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_say_top_3_draft_picks_now_under_contract/13680872 Panthers say top 3 draft picks now under contract http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/panthers_say_top_3_draft_picks_now_under_contract/13680872 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Carolina Panthers have signed first round pick, defensive lineman Star Lotulelei, according to Rep 1 Sports, the agency that represents him. Star Lotulelei and the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms. Congrats Star! — Rep 1 Sports (@Rep1Sports) May 22, 2013   Need NFL Tickets? The post Panthers sign 1st round pick Star Lotulelei appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_sign_1st_round_pick_star_lotulelei/13673626 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_sign_1st_round_pick_star_lotulelei/13673626 Panthers sign 1st round pick Star Lotulelei http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/panthers_sign_1st_round_pick_star_lotulelei/13673626 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png According to Rep 1 Sports, the Panthers have reached an agreement with first-round pick DT Star Lotulelei. Carolina used their No. 14 overall pick on Lotulelei in an attempt to solidify their interior defensive line. The team also reached an agreement with second-round pick DT Kawann Short on Wednesday as well. Last year’s No. 14 overall, Michael Brockers received a four-deal worth $9.522 million, which was fully guaranteed and included a $5.365 million signing bonus. It seems like that Lotulelei’s contract will be very similar to these figures. The Panthers were aggressive in shoring up their defensive line during the draft. Lotulelei was considered by many to be a top-ten talent, so there’s a chance that they walked away with a steal. The post Panthers Sign First-Round Pick DT Star Lotulelei appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_sign_first_round_pick_dt_star_lotulelei/13673668 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_sign_first_round_pick_dt_star_lotulelei/13673668 Panthers Sign First-Round Pick DT Star Lotulelei http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/panthers_sign_first_round_pick_dt_star_lotulelei/13673668 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I hope these shirts aren’t included in Cam Newton’s clothing line. Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton celebrated his 24th birthday on May 11th in San Diego while training with quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr. He can be seen in the Vine video below high-fiving people ocean-side while cruising around on a segway and later in the club, rocking hideously patterned shirts on both occasions. H/T The Big Lead Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/caption_the_photo_cam_newton_celebrates_birthday_in_hideously_patterned_shirt/13673404 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/caption_the_photo_cam_newton_celebrates_birthday_in_hideously_patterned_shirt/13673404 Caption The Photo: Cam Newton Celebrates Birthday In Hideously Patterned Shirt http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/caption_the_photo_cam_newton_celebrates_birthday_in_hideously_patterned_shirt/13673404 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/2527362e1b52e1e180cd7777d2cc5581012830b9/mini/6864706.jpg Ain’t no thing T… Now here’s a son who must really love his Mom. Check out Carolina Panthers star Quarterback Cam Newton and his mother pampering themselves with mani/pedis while Cam plays on his phone. This is probably not a pic Cam wanted to get out there, but if you want to bond with your mother, next time bring the nail salon to you.-TO Cam Newton Gets His Segway On Newton Spotted with former Stripper Girlfriend Wed, 22 May 2013 13:21:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cam_newton_and_mom_pedicure_together/13671919 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cam_newton_and_mom_pedicure_together/13671919 Cam newton and Mom Pedicure Together http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cam_newton_and_mom_pedicure_together/13671919 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/29471c47a4a9919f2570ae94c8c2f5c0350ec4ef/mini/6854716.jpg The Carolina Panthers have signed two of their 2013 draft picks, coming to terms with defensive lineman Kawann Short and guard Edmund Kugbila on four-year deals. Both should get a great chance at playing time this season and will be heading into camp this summer in solid competitions; Short against Dwan Edwards and Kugbila against Geoff Hangartner. The post Carolina Panthers Sign Draft Picks Edmund Kugbila, Kawann Short appeared first on FFLockerRoom | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports News | Sports Talk |. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:09:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/carolina_panthers_sign_draft_picks_edmund_kugbila_kawann_short/13670803 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/carolina_panthers_sign_draft_picks_edmund_kugbila_kawann_short/13670803 Carolina Panthers Sign Draft Picks Edmund Kugbila, Kawann Short http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/carolina_panthers_sign_draft_picks_edmund_kugbila_kawann_short/13670803 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Here’s a running list of the days transactions and visits. Panthers Panthers sign second-round pick DT Kawann Short to a four-year contract. Panthers sign fourth-round pick G Edmund Kugbila to a four-year contract.   The post NFL Transactions: Wednesday 5/22 appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_transactions_wednesday_522/13670527 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_transactions_wednesday_522/13670527 NFL Transactions: Wednesday 5/22 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_transactions_wednesday_522/13670527 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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 shoulder. It’s doubtful that he’ll be active during OTAs, but he is hoping to back to 100 percent in time for training camp. Last year, Carolina drafted Luke Kuechly who would go on to win defensive rookie of the year, so he’s got the middle linebacker position covered. Beason will most likely have to move to strongside linebacker this season.   The post Panthers LB Jon Beason’s Roster Spot Safe appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_lb_jon_beasons_roster_spot_safe/13662688 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_lb_jon_beasons_roster_spot_safe/13662688 Panthers LB Jon Beason’s Roster Spot Safe http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/panthers_lb_jon_beasons_roster_spot_safe/13662688 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/05f58a024ed9cf5c4ffd4c5845d99a76d4fe8354/mini/Picture_1.png 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 $9.8 million in cap room, which isn’t bad.  That might be why they have asked him to do anything. I’m sure if Beason has another season that’s plagued by injuries, the Panthers may ask him to restructure his contract.       Need NFL Tickets? The post Panthers reportedly haven’t asked Jon Beason to redo his contract appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Sat, 18 May 2013 10:39:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_reportedly_havent_asked_jon_beason_to_redo_his_contract/13644760 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/panthers_reportedly_havent_asked_jon_beason_to_redo_his_contract/13644760 Panthers reportedly haven’t asked Jon Beason to redo his contract http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/panthers_reportedly_havent_asked_jon_beason_to_redo_his_contract/13644760 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/070aa4baff864bc380920b45e37c20d204740901/mini/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_0c35.jpg Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith absolutely hammered Mark Sanchez, but Sanchez's response could have used a little extra (paper bag sandwich) mustard. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steve_smith_shreds_mark_sanchez_who_responds_in_typical_sanchez_form/13631897 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steve_smith_shreds_mark_sanchez_who_responds_in_typical_sanchez_form/13631897 Steve Smith shreds Mark Sanchez, who responds in typical Sanchez form http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/steve_smith_shreds_mark_sanchez_who_responds_in_typical_sanchez_form/13631897 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3b507693d43f8aa9a83980ba4219db663bba4895/mini/6864674.jpg Photo credit: news.yahoo.com/AP Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is well-known throughout the league for not biting his tongue in most situations, but thankfully he can usually back it up on the field. Also, he probably doesn’t have to worry about building chemistry with a new quarterback anytime soon, since Cam Newton is going to be the quarterback for the Panthers for the next decade, long after Smith hangs up his cleats. With that said, Smith took an unprompted opportunity to kick a man while he’s down, and had some comical things to say about New York Jets (for now) quarterback Mark Sanchez. Let’s just say he’s not the biggest Sanchez supporter: “I wouldn’t let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper-bag sandwich,” Smith said on WFNZ, via the Sporting News and ProFootballTalk. While this seems completely unnecessary for Smith to take a cheap-shot, would you let Mark Sanchez throw YOU a paper-bag sandwich? I tend to say yes, because even when he under-throws it by five yards, you still ha Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steve_smith_i_wouldnt_let_mark_sanchez_throw_me_a_sandwich/13630370 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steve_smith_i_wouldnt_let_mark_sanchez_throw_me_a_sandwich/13630370 Steve Smith: “I wouldn’t let (Mark) Sanchez throw me a sandwich” http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/steve_smith_i_wouldnt_let_mark_sanchez_throw_me_a_sandwich/13630370 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7f98198deb1830d259f217b6fb4f232d280c317/mini/6906932.jpg Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith  has never held his tongue. Smith recently appeared on former teammate Muhsin Muhammad’s radio morning show on WFANZ. During the appearance, he teed off on New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.  Please click here to read this story and listen to Smith's interview. The post Steve Smith rips New York Jets Mark Sanchez appeared first on Players View. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steve_smith_rips_new_york_jets_mark_sanchez/13629980 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steve_smith_rips_new_york_jets_mark_sanchez/13629980 Steve Smith rips New York Jets Mark Sanchez http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/steve_smith_rips_new_york_jets_mark_sanchez/13629980 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3b507693d43f8aa9a83980ba4219db663bba4895/mini/6864674.jpg The pile on Mark Sanchez tour is at full steam, and doesn’t look to be stopping anytime sooner.  If and when Sanchez is released or traded, I don’t think Carolina is where he’ll end up. Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is known for voicing his opinion and speaking his mind.  Smith was the guest host this morning on  Charlotte radio station WFNZ and let Sanchez have it according to The Sporting News.  “I wouldn’t let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich,” Poor Mark Sanchez. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:19:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/steve_smith_i_wouldnt_let_mark_sanchez_throw_me_a_paper_bag_sandwich/13629944 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/steve_smith_i_wouldnt_let_mark_sanchez_throw_me_a_paper_bag_sandwich/13629944 Steve Smith: I Wouldn’t Let Mark Sanchez Throw Me A ‘Paper Bag Sandwich’ http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/steve_smith_i_wouldnt_let_mark_sanchez_throw_me_a_paper_bag_sandwich/13629944 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/6/169e1dc36c30e728e7167cafc898358056a8cb03/mini/san-francisco-49ers.jpg According to Brian MacIntyre of Yahoo! Sports, the Panthers have restructured the deal of DeAngelo Williams, which keeps him locked up through 2015. The deal shaves $3.2 million off the 2013 salary cap, Williams was due to make $8 million over the 2014 and 2015 seasons. MacIntyre writes:  ‘Williams was entering the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was scheduled to earn $5 million in cash with an $8.2 million salary cap number for 2013. Williams will still receive $5 million in cash this year, but the deal has been restructured in a way that reduces his cap number to $5 million, a cap savings of $3.2 million that leaves the team $8.46 million under their adjusted 2013 salary cap number of $126.232 million.’ He was drafted by the Panthers 27th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft.     Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/deangelo_williams_restructures_contract_keeps_him_in_town_until_2015/13621850 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/deangelo_williams_restructures_contract_keeps_him_in_town_until_2015/13621850 DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, keeps him in town until 2015 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deangelo_williams_restructures_contract_keeps_him_in_town_until_2015/13621850 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27c4c717fcb8dbbfaf427697b97eca4436b061e4/mini/6856064.jpg According to Yahoo! Sports, running back DeAngelo Williams has restructured his contract with the Carolina Panthers. Williams was entering the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was scheduled to earn $5 million in cash with an $8.2 million salary cap number for 2013. Williams will still receive $5 million in cash this year, but the deal has been restructured in a way that reduces his cap number to $5 million, a cap savings of $3.2 million that leaves the team $8.46 million under their adjusted 2013 salary cap number of $126.232 million.   Williams was scheduled to earn $4.75 million in non-guaranteed base salary with a $250,000 workout bonus this season. Under the renegotiated contract, Williams’ base salary was lowered to $850,000 and his workout bonus reduced to $150,000. The remaining $4 million was converted to a signing bonus, which will be prorated against the Panthers’ cap at $800,000 per season through 2017.   The real cash savings for the Panthers occurs ... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:23:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/deangelo_williams_reportedly_restructures_his_contract_with_the_panthers/13621394 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/deangelo_williams_reportedly_restructures_his_contract_with_the_panthers/13621394 DeAngelo Williams reportedly restructures his contract with the Panthers http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deangelo_williams_reportedly_restructures_his_contract_with_the_panthers/13621394 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/29b64bab9c85c5f4d63b1b739a26d1f233879fc0/mini/6918442.jpg The Carolina Panthers have signed LB Ben Jacobs. Jacobs last played in the NFL during the 2011 season with the Browns. Then, his rookie year, he saw action in five games but had his year cut short due to a concussion. In those five games, he failed to record a tackle. Ben was not in the NFL during the 2012 season and is likely just a body for training camp.   The post Carolina Panthers Sign LB Ben Jacobs appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:09:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/carolina_panthers_sign_lb_ben_jacobs/13608674 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/carolina_panthers_sign_lb_ben_jacobs/13608674 Carolina Panthers Sign LB Ben Jacobs http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/carolina_panthers_sign_lb_ben_jacobs/13608674 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton spent the first 75-percent of his 2012-13 season fighting off the perception that he was a selfish malcontent with zero leadership skills. Poorly executed post-game press conferences and sideline sulk fests sent the wrong message to observers and the Panthers fan base. For all of his talent, Cam Newton appeared to be hopping onboard the same train that sent Vince Young to the unemployment line. Newton eventually pulled up and finished his sophomore season strong by learning from his mistakes and abandoning the attitude that was outshining his marquee talent. But the lingering feeling is still there that he must be consistent. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post Carolina Panthers OC Mike Shula: Cam Newton must find balance appeared first on Players View. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:54:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/carolina_panthers_oc_mike_shula_cam_newton_must_find_balance/13604774 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/carolina_panthers_oc_mike_shula_cam_newton_must_find_balance/13604774 Carolina Panthers OC Mike Shula: Cam Newton must find balance http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/carolina_panthers_oc_mike_shula_cam_newton_must_find_balance/13604774 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/8/88f39c541a46830801784407167b4a5a676d0654/mini/6856584.jpg