Drayton Florence News

Most teams use the NFL draft to find the future of their team. The draft is designed to allow teams to continue to build upon the previous year's success or plug holes for a glaring need.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman posesses natural coverage instincts and good size.

Trying to glean too much information from OTAs is a fool's pursuit. New players are trying to learn the playbook, while veterans normally get their seniority bump -- resulting in more snaps early.

OvertheCap.com reports that after James Anderson's contract comes off on June 1st, the Panthers will be $9,793,115 under the salary cap.

The Carolina Panthers are getting ready for the 2013 season, and with rookie camp and the first session of OTAs out of the way, the start of the season is getting closer with each passing day.

Make all the snide, side-mouthed jokes about Al Davis that you like -- but the Carolina Panthers are similarly size-obsessed. Dave Gettleman's belief since arriving in Charlotte has been to take large players who are naturally gifted, and working from there on annoyances like not being able to play football.

QB Cam Newton didn't put up the numbers he did in his rookie season so some are wondering about his development in his sophomore season.

Veteran Drayton Florence ran under a deep throw to wideout Brandon LaFell to intercept Newton, and nickel back D.J. Moore nearly had a pick on Newton's next throw.

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Kenjon Barner turns upfield with the ball after making a pass reception during the team's rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10, 2013.