In ‘09, Peppers was NFL’s highest-paid defensive player and…
Peppers’ overall earningsof $18.183 million during the ‘09 season were easily the most for a defensive player,according to an official league document obtained by the Observer.
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Guilty verdict in shooting death
Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder yesterday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams after a New Year’s Eve outing 3 years ago.
Panthers Sign OT Petitti, Special Teamer Hudson
The Carolina Panthers announced the signing defensive back Marcus Hudson and re-signing offensive tackle Rob Petitti.
Browns see QB Delhomme as veteran presence
Mike Holmgren was looking for an experienced quarterback when the Carolina Panthers cut Jake Delhomme.
C’mon Browns’ Fans
As stated in this blog last week, the trade for Seneca Wallace was not the last move by the Mike Holmgren led front office in regards to the Browns’ starting quarterback decision.A On Saturday, the brown and orange signed free agent QB Jake Delhomme to a two year deal.A The former Carolina Panther is expected […]
Panthers sign WR Wallace Wright
The Carolina Panthers have signed WR and Special Teams gunner Wallace Wright to an undisclosed contract.
Panthers free-agent basket nearly bare
The Carolina Panthers have been one of the nine least active teams during the NFL’s nine-day-old free agency signing period.
Youth Movement in Carolina Is Not What John Fox Needs
The Carolina Panthers are in the midst of a bona fide youth movement entering the 2010 season.
The Winds Of Change Blowing Hard in Carolina
For the wheel’s still in spin And there’s no telling who that it’s naming. For the loser now will be later to win For the times they are a-changing.-Bob Dylan When those lyrics were written many years ago, it is highly unlikely that the 2010 Carolina Panthers were the subject.
Special Teams Overhaul Continues for Panthers
The Carolina Panthers, looking to bolster their underperforming special teams unit, are discussing a possible trade to acquire cornerback Marcus Hudson from the San Francisco 49ers The 27-year-old North Carolina State alum racked up a career-high 24 special teams tackles with the 49ers in ‘09, second most on the team.
Cleveland Browns sign quarterback Jake Delhomme to 2-year deal
The Browns signed quarterback Jake Delhomme to a two-year deal, his agent Rick Smith confirmed for The Plain Dealer.
Peppers-plus: More from our exclusive interview with Panthers-turned-Bears DE
Following are more highlights from Observer staff writer Charles Chandler’s interview Saturday with former Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, over and beyond what we have in our story about Peppers discussing new details of his departure from the Panthers and why he chose to sign with the Chicago Bears.Some questions and answers from the …
Lower-paid Panthers score bonuses
JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, a seventh-round pick who was an integral part of the Panthers’ defense and special teams last season, was the team’s top earner in the NFL’s 2009 performance-based pay program.
QB Moore ready to sign Panthers’ tender
Panthers’ restricted free agent quarterback Matt Moore has decided to sign the team’s one-year qualifying offer of $3.043 million, according to his representatives.
Panthers discussing Jets DE Douglas
League sources said the Panthers have had conversations about New York Jets defefnsive end Marques Douglas, though no visit has been set up.
Two more down: Panthers cut LB Landon Johnson, and LB Nail Diggs
The Panthers are truly cleaning house and getting rid of their veteran contracts.
NFL Notebook: March 12
Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL’s greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer.
Losing Panthers emotional leader not easy for whole team
The emotions of Friday’s press conference went beyond the personal feelings the Carolina Panthers had for quarterback Jake Delhomme.
Grant likes Panthers; Is it mutual?
Former New Orleans DE Charles Grant put the Carolina Panthers on his three-team wish list of destinations Wednesday, but at the moment, there’s no reciprocation.
Mailbag: Carolina Panthers edition
We’ll start Wednesday’s series of team-by-team mailbags with the Carolina Panthers.
Source: Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme will visit Cleveland Browns Thursday
Former Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme will visit the Browns on Thursday, a league source told The Plain Dealer today.
Eagles ink Marlin Jackson to two-year deal
Marlin Jackson #28 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts on the field during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August, 9, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Redskins bring in veteran NT Kemoeatu
Free-agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu has signed with the Washington Redskins . Redskins at a glance Looking for more dirt on the Redskins? Get the inside slant, stats, scores, schedules and more scoops right here .
Brayton visiting Seattle, still uncertain whether Panthers will try to keep him
Hea TMs scheduled to fly back to Charlotte late tonight, and it isna TMt known yet whether the Seahawks will try to commence contract negotiations before Braytona TMs departure.
Former Carolina Panther Maake Kemoeatu is another possible option at…
The New Orleans Saints appear to be in the market for a veteran run-stuffer at defensive tackle.
Will Panthers go after former Pro Bowl QB?
CHARLOTTE No word yet on if the Carolina Panthers plan to pursue free agent quarterback Derek Anderson, who was released by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday.
Story: Can Panthers find another QB?
The standard Carolina Panthers answer to questions about particular positions is that they search every avenue for help.
Vikings bring in former Gophers leg Rhys Lloyd to handle kickoffs instead of Longwell
The Minnesota Vikings have signed kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd. The Vikings announced the deal Tuesday.
A little more paper and Peppers would have stayed with Panthers
Free agency never would have happened for Julius Peppers had the Panthers not stopped just short of his asking price last summer.
Micheal Vick Next QB for the Carolina Panthers After Jake Delhomme Released?
Could Michael Vick be the answer at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers after the surprising release of veteran QB Jake Delhomme? In a move that Jake said “blindsided” him, the Carolina Panthers released the Ragin’ Cajun QB last Friday, leaving Delhomme shedding tears at a farewell press conference .