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Panthers agree to terms with free agent CB Eli Apple

May 28, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple. The move gives the Panthers the experienced cornerback they coveted after James Bradberry signed as a free agent with the Giants. […]

100 in 100: Alamance County’s Brandon Tate, an all-time return man

March 18, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

Panthers name LSU’s Joe Brady their new offensive coordinator

January 16, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are hoping Joe Brady can bolster a sagging offense like he did at LSU. Carolina officially announced Thursday that Brady will be their new offensive coordinator after one year as LSU’s […]

Former NC State, Saints linebacker Vaughan Johnson dead at 57

December 14, 2019 Cory Lavalette

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints say former Pro Bowl linebacker Vaughan Johnson, who was a member of the club’s vaunted “Dome Patrol” linebacker corps, has died at age 57. Johnson was born in […]

Saints to host Rams in NFC title game after rallying past Eagles

January 16, 2019 Cory Lavalette

NEW ORLEANS — When the New Orleans Saints finally found their rhythm, they marched one step closer to the Super Bowl. Using a dominant ball-control offense and a few gambles that paid off, the Saints […]

Panthers fall short in final drive, eliminated by Saints

January 7, 2018 Cory Lavalette

Drew Brees passed for 376 yards and two touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 31-26 in an NFC Wild Card Playoff game Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints beat the Panthers for the third time […]

Brees’ 3 TDs lead Saints past Panthers

September 24, 2017 Cory Lavalette

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes as the New Orleans Saints cracked one of the NFL’s top defenses in a 34-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium. […]