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Ron Rivera views Steve Smith and Brandon LaFell as his starting receivers. The Panthers' coach is anxious to see who steps up to claim the No.

The Carolina Panthers got rolling with Organized Team Activities on May 22 and will hit the field for 10 optional practices over the next three weeks.

I think that the defense will make major improvements, going from terrible to average.

Five former Appalachian State football standouts - wide receiver Brian Quick , running back Travaris Cadet , cornerback DeAndre Presley , fullback Ben Jorden and defensive tackle Gordy Witte, Jr.

Following a 2011 season during which the Carolina Panthers allowed three punt returns for touchdowns and averaged just 5.5 yards per punt return, resulting in a 32nd rating for the special teams unit according to Football Outsiders' metrics, improving that area was a point of emphasis in the team's offseason acquisitions , head coach Ron Rivera ... (more)

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After having one of the NFL's worst defensive units last season, the Carolina Panthers needed to upgrade their defense in the 2012 NFL draft.

Recently scapegoated former Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones didn't have to wait long to find a potential new gig.

Cam Newton managed to revitalize the Carolina Panthers franchise in only his rookie year, throwing for 4,051 yards and combining for 35 touchdowns in 2011.