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Panthers enjoying rare stability with Bryce Young, Dave Canales and Dan Morgan

David NewtonMar 4, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan were asked more questions last week at the NFL combine in Indianapolis about defensive linemen than they were about quarterback Bryce Young.

They were also asked more about their punter and kicker situation than about Young.

In fact, they were asked more questions

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Panthers won’t re-sign longtime LB Thompson

David NewtonFeb 24, 2025, 09:29 AM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson said after the season he wanted to finish his NFL career as a member of the Carolina Panthers, but the organization is moving in a different direction.

The team has informed the 30-year-old he is free to enter free agency.

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“We appreciate Shaq’s leadership and dedication over the

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Panthers release CB Jackson to clear cap space

David NewtonFeb 21, 2025, 12:57 PM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers cleared $3.35 million in salary cap space Friday with the release of veteran cornerback Dane Jackson.

Jackson signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract last March to play opposite 2024 Pro Bowl selection Jaycee Horn. The 2020 seventh-round pick by the Buffalo Bills missed the first

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WR Thielen to play in 2025 after mulling retiring

David NewtonFeb 6, 2025, 03:54 PM ET

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caused a bit of a stir during locker room cleanout last month when he said retirement was an option.

The 34-year-old put that to rest Thursday in New Orleans when he told the team website he was returning for a 12th

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Panthers’ 21 unrestricted free agents: Will Shaq Thompson, others return?

David NewtonJan 31, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As inside linebacker Shaq Thompson spoke to media for the last time before players broke for the offseason, you could see a blown-up photograph of former Carolina Panthers great Thomas Davis Sr. behind him and the team training room to his right.

The symbolism spoke volumes about where

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