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Awkward NFL Draft process to conclude for NC hopefuls

April 22, 2020 Brett Friedlander

Charlie Heck, like most college football stars with NFL aspirations, is approaching this week’s draft with equal parts excitement and anticipation. But because of his bloodlines, the former North Carolina offensive tackle has a better […]

Panthers’ overhaul continues in free agency

March 24, 2020 Shawn Krest

Meet the new Carolina Panthers … about as different from the old Panthers as it’s possible to be. The offseason overhaul of the Panthers roster continued as NFL free agency opened. Here’s a roundup of […]

Panthers parting ways with Cam Newton

March 17, 2020 Shawn Krest

It appears that the Cam Newton era with the Carolina Panthers is over. The team announced Tuesday that it was giving Newton, a former NFL MVP, Rookie of the Year and the franchise’s all-time leader […]

Panthers staying mum on Newton’s future with team

February 6, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — While Cam Newton remains optimistic about his chances of playing for the Carolina Panthers next season, the team is remaining mostly silent on the quarterback’s future. “He’s rehabbing, that’s all I can say,” […]

Look Ahead — 2020 Comeback: Expect big things from Newton — somewhere else

January 1, 2020 Shawn Krest

For our annual awards, the North State Journal tries to focus on athletes, coaches and teams in the region that we cover. So more often than not, there will be a strong North Carolina connection. […]

Panthers struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis

December 22, 2019 The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Carolina Panthers interim coach Perry Fewell keeps trying to fix problems. They’re just seem to be getting worse. On Sunday, the Panthers mustered only two field goals, gave up more than 200 yards […]

Wilson, Seahawks top Panthers to clinch playoff berth

December 15, 2019 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Russell Wilson had done just about everything right for 3 1/2 quarters when the Seattle Seahawks asked their star quarterback to make one more big play. And, as he’s done so many times […]

Panthers’ slide continues, lose 5th straight

December 8, 2019 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Carolina Panthers have endured some rough stretches in the past two years. Linebacker Luke Kuechly believes this last week was probably the toughest. Not long after his team lost 40-20 to the […]

Panthers collapse against Redskins

December 1, 2019 Shawn Krest

CHARLOTTE — With 41 seconds to go, the Carolina Panthers reached the 1 yard line. Trailing 29-21 to the 2-9 Redskins that has already fired its coach, Carolina needed a touchdown and two-point conversion to […]

Tepper may need to clean house to avoid long-term mediocrity

November 20, 2019 Shawn Krest

CHARLOTTE — Panthers owner David Tepper said that he didn’t want the team to be mired in mediocrity for the long term. Tight end Greg Olsen said that Sunday’s 29-3 loss to Atlanta was “just […]