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Carolina Panthers news, rumors and injuriesPanthers | Cam Newton begins throwing Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:42:08 -0700 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) began light throwing Monday, June 26, for the first time since offseason shoulder surgery. He threw 45 passes to athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion. "Obviously, it's still not 100 percent, but seeing the ball come out of my hand in a throwing motion was good. When I say it's not 100 percent, I'm noting the range of motion part," Newton said. "Like if you sleep with your legs hanging off your bed the whole night, you're going to wake up and be super stiff. Or like sitting on your hands, or sitting in an awkward position and finally getting up and moving - that's how I feel." Fantasy Tip: Newton fell back to the pack a bit after his MVP 2015 season, but he remains a high-end option at the position after the elite tier is drafted. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Daryl Williams expects to start at RT Sun, 25 Jun 2017 18:38:09 -0700 Carolina Panthers OT Daryl Williams said he expects to be the starting right tackle in Week 1. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Devin Funchess needs more target Sat, 24 Jun 2017 20:03:17 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Devin Funchess didn't receive enough targets last year, according to head coach Ron Rivera, and general manager Dave Gettleman agreed that Funchess wasn't used properly. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin's size an asset Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:42:59 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin's weight was never an issue, according to general manager Dave Gettleman, and Gettleman said Benjamin doesn't need to be fast to be effective. "Kelvin's speed is vertical," Gettleman said. "He makes it up in a different way. (His) ability to make people miss is to run through them." Fantasy Tip: Benjamin can be a matchup nightmare, especially in the red zone, but big games tend to be sporadic. He has WR2 upside if he can find some consistency, but it is safer to draft him as a WR3. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Mario Addison expects more work Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:38:30 -0700 Carolina Panthers DE Mario Addison said he expects to receive more snaps this season but does not care if he starts. "I feel they are going to give me more snaps," Addison said. "That's good. The more snaps the better. I'm glad that I gained their trust and they believe that I can get the job done. Whenever they throw me out there I am going to make it happen." Comment () | Share: Panthers | Greg Olsen could hold out Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:21:34 -0700 Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen doesn't rule out holding out of training camp for a new contract. Fantasy Tip: The 32-year-old has three straight 1,000-yard seasons, but last year's three touchdowns really hurt his stock. He's still an effective, high-end TE1 in fantasy. However, the ceiling might not be as high as others in that tier. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Chris Manhertz adjusting Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:19:53 -0700 Carolina Panthers TE Chris Manhertz looked more comfortable blocking and receiving in minicamp. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Russell Shepard shines Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:16:37 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Russell Shepard consistently got open from the slot this spring and caught everything thrown his way, according to beat writer Joseph Person. Fantasy Tip: Monitor his progress in training camp as he could be worth a flyer as a WR5. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin back in shape Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:11:56 -0700 Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin appears to have worked himself back in shape, in the opinion of beat writer Joseph Person. Head coach Ron Rivera said that Benjamin didn't weigh the reported 280 pounds in April, but he might have been 270 pounds. On the final day of minicamp, Benjamin reached down to catch a pass a couple of inches off the ground and got both feet inbounds. Fantasy Tip: Benjamin appears to have received the wake-up call, but this appears to be an issue that could be an ongoing thing. He has low-end WR2 prowess in fantasy, but he's safer as a WR3. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Michael Oher may be cut Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:11:29 -0700 Carolina Panthers OT Michael Oher (concussion) may not be in the team's plans as he remains in the concussion protocol. The Panthers could save $4.5 million against the salary cap by cutting Oher, who would likely qualify for the maximum $1.1 million a year under the league's injury protection benefit. Comment () | Share: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 05:24:04 -0700 The Carolina Panthers hired Ron Turner to serve as a consultant to the coaching staff Friday, June 16. He had previously served as the head coach at Florida International University from 2013 to 2016 and last worked in the NFL as the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Cam Newton still on track in his rehab Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:29:06 -0700 Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) did not throw during minicamp, but his recovery from shoulder surgery is still on track. Head coach Ron Rivera said last week he expected Newton to throw, but clarified that statement this week. Fantasy Tip: Rivera initially said following the surgery that his quarterback would start throwing 12 weeks after the procedure, which is next week. Newton's fantasy star is dimming a bit as the Panthers want to reduce their reliance on his running ability, although he still figures to generate more fantasy value on the ground than most quarterbacks for at least another year or two. He should be considered a mid- to low-end QB in most fantasy leagues in 2017. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Star Lotulelei likely for camp Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:02:48 -0700 Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei (shoulder) had cleanup surgery in his shoulder this offseason and is expected to be ready for training camp, according to a source. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Ryan Delaire had knee surgery Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:02:14 -0700 Carolina Panthers DE Ryan Delaire (knee) had offseason knee surgery and might not be ready for training camp. Comment () | Share: Panthers | Christian McCaffrey wants to do it all Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:49:30 -0700 Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey had his first practice Thursday, June 15, and he said he hopes to be used in as many ways as possible. Fantasy Tip: There is no denying his versatility, and while his exact role in the offense remains to be seen, you can comfortably draft him as flex option in PPR formats. In rookie drafts, McCaffrey should be in the mix for the top pick. Comment () | Share:  |
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