Latest Carolina Panthers News

Diontae Johnson, who the Ravens said refused to enter a game earlier this month, has been waived

Dec. 20, 2024 16:25 PM EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Friday following a brief and troubled stint with the team in which the Ravens said he refused to enter a game against Philadelphia. Johnson received a one-game suspension for that, missing last weekend's win...

Kyler Murray, Cardinals look to keep slim playoff hopes alive when they visit Panthers

Dec. 19, 2024 20:16 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Arizona Cardinals are hanging by a thread. The teams meet at Carolina on Sunday with Arizona essentially needing to win out, while getting some help from elsewhere...

Max Muhleman, who revolutionized seat licensing and helped bring pro sports to Charlotte, dies at 88

Dec. 19, 2024 17:35 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sports marketer Max Muhleman, who was credited with the concept of developing the permanent seat license in professional sports and helping the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets land expansion teams, has died at 88. Muhleman died on Saturday in...

Arizona's James Conner looks to exploit favorable matchup against league's worst run defense

Dec. 19, 2024 16:45 PM EST

Arizona (7-7) at Carolina (3-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM Odds: Cardinals by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 9-5, Panthers 6-8. Series record: Panthers lead 12-5. Last meeting: Cardinals beat Panthers 26-16 on...

Focused, surging Bucs have solid track record of finishing strong under Bowles

Dec. 16, 2024 19:48 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been in a self-declared playoff mode for a month now. Coach Todd Bowles reiterated Monday that it's not a gimmick to motivate his players, but rather a mindset necessary to save a season that was on the verge of slipping away during...

Panthers QB Bryce Young regresses after breakdowns in protection in 30-14 loss to Cowboys

Dec. 16, 2024 16:17 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the better part of the season, the Carolina Panthers rebuilt offensive line has been doing a pretty good job of protecting Bryce Young. As a result, Young has taken small steps forward in his progression as a quarterback. But that...

Rico Dowdle's surge makes for interesting offseason for Cowboys at running back

Dec. 16, 2024 14:01 PM EST

Rico Dowdle's second-half surge in his first season as the lead Dallas running back gives the Cowboys some interesting things to consider in the offseason. The fifth-year player didn't have any 100-yard games in his career before becoming the first undrafted back in 10 years with...

QB Cooper Rush providing big lift to Cowboys offense

Dec. 15, 2024 19:29 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Rush and the Dallas offense seem to be rounding into form, although it is almost certainly a matter of too little, too late for the Cowboys playoff hopes. The 31-year-old Rush threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday and Rico Dowdle bested...

Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14

Dec. 15, 2024 18:54 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CeeDee Lamb heard about oddsmakers listing the Carolina Panthers as a favorite for the first time in nearly two full years entering Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. But Lamb and the Cowboys wound up getting the last laugh. “It was...

Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle could be in line for a big game against Carolina's 32nd-ranked run defense

Dec. 12, 2024 18:37 PM EST

Dallas (5-8) at Carolina (3-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM Odds: Panthers by 3. Against the spread: Cowboys 4-9, Panthers 6-7. Series record: Cowboys lead 11-3. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Panthers 33-10 on Nov. 19, 2023...