Cam Newton propels Panthers over Redskins; 33-20

Panthers phenom Cam Newton ran for a touchdown and threw for another in the second half to help the Panthers beat the Redskins 33-20 on Sunday.

Jonathan Stewart also ran for a third-quarter touchdown for the Panthers (2-5), who for the first time all year found themselves playing with the lead almost the entire way.

Newton threw for 256 yards and ran for 59 more. He ran for his seventh touchdown on a 16-yard keeper in the third quarter, tying a record for most TDs rushing by a rookie quarterback since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.

In the fourth, he had an easy touchdown toss to Brandon LaFell that sealed the deal.

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Panthers’ Davis tears ACL for third time

Published: September 19th, 2011 | Tags: Thomas Davis, Carolina Panthers, Jon Beason

Thomas Davis certainly is willing, but it appears his right knee is determined to undermine his NFL career.

The Panthers linebacker confirmed Monday via Twitter that he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for a third time in less than three years.

“I would like 2 take the time and thank every1 that has supported me over my career,” Davis tweeted. “Unfortunately, I have re torn my acl. Thx 4 da prayers!!”

The Panthers’ linebacker unit already was reeling after the loss of star MLB Jon Beason, who tore his Achilles’ tendon in the season opener. Their depth issue at the position only grows more dire with Davis’ exit from the picture.

Despite ACL tears in November 2009 and June 2010, the Panthers were confident enough in Davis’ health to give him a five-year contract extension this summer.

The Panthers made Davis the 14th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. His best season came in 2008, when he finished with 113 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.

– Dan Hanzus

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Clausen inactive for Panthers in opener

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: 2011 Week 1 inactives, Carolina Panthers, Jimmy Clausen

Jimmy Clausen was among six Panthers players on the inactive list ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Cardinals.

Derek Anderson was the No. 2 QB behind Cam Newton, the No. 1 overall draft pick who was making his NFL debut. Clausen wasn’t on Carolina’s injury report, making this likely a coach’s decision on the 2010 second-round pick.

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Beason out for Panthers

Published: September 11th, 2011 | Tags: Jon Beason, Carolina Panthers, Week 1 injuries 2011

UPDATE II: Rivera told reporters he doesn’t know if Beason’s latest injury is related to his previous injury. The Gaston Gazette is now reporting, according to two sources, the Panthers fear Beason tore his left Achilles’ tendon.

UPDATE: As the reports on Beason roll in, his injury appears as serious as initially believed. According to the Charlotte Observer, Panthers coach Ron Rivera called the injury “dire” and said Beason will have an MRI exam Monday. A source tells the Gaston Gazette that the injury is “very significant.”

Some bad news for the Panthers out of Arizona. Star LB Jon Beason, who missed all of the preseason with a left foot injury, won’t return after suffering what the team called a left ankle injury during the third quarter against the Cardinals.

Beason was injured while running down the field behind Jeff King’s 48-yard TD reception and went down untouched. He immediately grabbed at his left ankle/foot area and was later carted off the sideline to the locker room. There was some doubt Beason would play in the game, as he was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.

Beason had surgery on Aug. 22 to repair a bone bruise on his left heel.

Either way, it doesn’t look good for Beason.

– Frank Tadych

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Should Panthers draft a QB?

Published: January 20th, 2011 | Tags: Carolina Panthers, 2011 NFL Draft, Jamie Dukes, NFL Total Access, Trent Green

The Panthers are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Should they draft a quarterback? NFL Network analysts Jamie Dukes and Trent Green agree the Panthers would be better off going a different direction.

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Panthers secure top pick in 2011 NFL Draft

Published: December 27th, 2010 | Tags: Carolina Panthers, 2011 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers are now on the clock.

The Panthers lost to the Steelers in Week 16, but gained something else due to wins by the Browns and Bengals: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

The Panthers have had the No. 1 overall pick one other time — in their expansion year of 1995 — but traded it away to the Bengals, who drafted RB Ki-Jana Carter. The Panthers acquired first- and second-round picks from the Bengals and drafted QB Kerry Collins with the fifth overall pick and DE Shawn King with the 36th overall pick in the same draft.

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No-name Panthers scoring on Ravens

Published: November 21st, 2010 | | Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Brian St. Pierre, David Gettis, Mike Goodson

Congratulations Ravens defense, you just made the list. No longer a must-start fantasy defense, the Ravens are not even taking advantage of a glorious matchup against the Panthers.

What happened to you?

Oh and don’t look now, the venerable fantasy connection of QB Brian St. Pierre and WR David Gettis just went deep for 88 yards. Even RB Mike Goodson is getting loose as he closes in on 100 rushing yards.

Not your father’s Ravens, that’s for sure. Although, that would make them the Browns, rights? In any event, the Ravens are performing so poorly, fantasy enthusiasts are allowed to openly root against Baltimore.

UPDATE: The Ravens just scored a defensive touchdown. But you know what, you still let St. Pierre score a touchdown on you. It’s too little, too late.

UPDATE II: And there’s Ray Lewis running in a interception for a touchdown. Obviously my pep talk has inspired the Ravens in the closing moments. But will keep the Ravens on the list to keep them motivated.

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Panthers’ Williams to IR, Goodson to start

Published: November 17th, 2010 | | Tags: Carolina Panthers, Jonathan Stewart, DeAngelo Williams, Tony Pike, Jimmy Clausen, Steve Smith South, Tyrell Sutton

The Panthers have placed RB DeAngelo Williams on the IR, and Mike Goodson is expected to start this week vs. the Baltimore Ravens. RBs Jonathan Stewart (concussion) and Tyrell Sutton (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday.

Not an ideal matchup for Goodson, who rushed for 100 yards against the Buccaneers last week. Goodson, however, is a good grab and stash guy off the waiver wire.

QB Jimmy Clausen also did not practice on Wednesday, and the team could turn to QB Tony Pike. That thing you see sinking out there … that’s WR Steve Smith‘s remaining value.

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Panthers place RB Williams on IR; set to name Pike the starter at QB Sunday

It was an active day for the Panthers, as first they put running back DeAngelo Williams on injured reserve, ending his season with a foot injury, and also they are reported to be on the verge of starting rookie QB Tony Pike for Sunday’s matchup with the big bad Ravens.

Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports that Pike will get the nod to start, this after the team suffered yet another injury when rookie QB Jimmy Clausen recieved a concussion Sunday in the latest Panther loss in Tampa

QB Brian St. Pierre, who was promoted from the practice squad Tuesday, is another option, but Gantt says that Pike is the man – “Unless he gets hit by a bus.”

Pike was a sixth-round pick out of Cincinnati, and he only narrowly beat out current street free agent Hunter Cantwell for a roster spot in Panthers camp.

He’ll get a quick education when he goes up against Ray Lewis and the Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore.

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