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Carolina Panthers news, rumors and injuriesPanthers | Cam Newton taking it easy in practice Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:09:25 -0700 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (ankle) isn't running outside of the pocket during training camp, but he has been able to plant in the pocket to make throws without any complications. Fantasy Tip: Newton should be off and running again when the regular season rolls around, and while running the ball increases the chances he will be injured, his fantasy value is tied directly to his ability to make plays with his legs. Newton has QB1 upside, but given the injury risk, it is safer to draft him as a QB2. Comment () | Share: Panthers | No timetable for Kelvin Benjamin Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:33:34 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) doesn't have a timetable for his return after bruising his left knee, but he is expected to be back in days, not weeks. Head coach Ron Rivera said Benjamin should be back before the end of training camp Aug. 12. So far in camp, Benjamin has looked really good and hasn't dropped a pass during team drills while running with the first-team offense. WR Jason Avant moved up to the first-team offense Monday, July 28, with Benjamin out. Fantasy Tip: Benjamin's injury isn't serious, but he could miss some valuable time with the starters in camp, especially since he's a rookie. Don't expect too much of Benjamin in his first year in an offense that doesn't have many other legitimate receiving threats. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin update Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:39:10 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) has a bone bruise, according to head coach Ron Rivera. There is swelling in the knee but nothing is structurally damaged. Fantasy Tip: No injury is good news, but this is encouraging news. Benjamin should be ready to go before the preseason starts and remains a WR4 option in standard scoring leagues. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin's injury not expected to be serious Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:11:29 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin's (knee) left knee injury isn't expected to be serious, and head coach Ron Rivera is optimistic that Benjamin won't miss much time. Benjamin is heading for an MRI exam Monday, July 28. "He's had a great camp," Rivera said. "He came in in tip-top shape and ready to roll. He's one of those guys who spent time with Cam (before camp) working out. It's one of those that we want to make sure and be smart about." Benjamin's MRI results are expected later Monday. Fantasy Tip: Benjamin should see plenty of looks in his first season, but he will be a bit raw as a rookie, so keep that in mind if you draft him for WR depth with upside. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin to have MRI Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:52:25 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) will have an MRI on his left knee. He bumped knees with another player in practice Sunday, July 27. Fantasy Tip: Benjamin has been having a great camp and could serve as a good flier as a WR5. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Thomas DeCoud sitting Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:47:37 -0700 Carolina Panthers FS Thomas DeCoud (leg) is out of practice Monday, July 28, and has his right leg wrapped. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Two exit with cramps Sun, 27 Jul 2014 14:43:45 -0700 Carolina Panthers TE Brandon Williams (cramps) and S Anderson Russell (cramps) left practice Sunday, July 27, due to cramps. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Fozzy Whittaker signs Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:44:39 -0700 The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent RB Fozzy Whittaker (Browns) to an undisclosed deal. Comment () | Share: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:44:17 -0700 The Carolina Panthers signed FS Tom Nelson (Bears) Sunday, July 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Tyler Gaffney out for season Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:52:46 -0700 Carolina Panthers RB Tyler Gaffney (knee) will miss the entire 2014 season because of a torn lateral meniscus in his knee. Comment () | Share: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 15:50:22 -0700 The Carolina Panthers released CB De'Quan Menzie. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Jonathan Stewart update Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:33:32 -0700 Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) will miss two to four weeks with a hamstring injury. It was originally reported that Stewart would only miss one to two weeks. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Jonathan Stewart optimistic Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:24:34 -0700 Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) said he's not too concerned about his hamstring injury. Stewart said recovering from his hamstring injury will be easier than recovering from his previous ankle injuries. Fantasy Tip: At this point in Stewart's career, he is anything but reliable. The Panthers running back to own in 2014 is DeAngelo Williams, while RB Mike Tolbert should see a good amount of short-yardage and goal line work. Consider Stewart an RB4 in standard scoring leagues. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Cam Newton not 100 percent Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:38:20 -0700 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (ankle) said his ankle is not 100 percent at this point, but it is getting better each day. Fantasy Tip: Newton could be limited for the foreseeable future because of the ankle injury, but it does not appear to be a major thing at this point. Owners should consider Newton as a low-end No. 1 quarterback that comes with some risk because of the team's wide receivers. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Josh Thomas placed on NFI Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:56:13 -0700 Carolina Panthers CB Josh Thomas (undisclosed) was placed on the Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 25. Comment () | Share:  |
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