Panthers

Panthers GM Dave Gettleman joined WFNZ-AM in Charlotte on Thursday and was asked about the team’s plans for RB DeAngelo Williams moving forward. Carolina drafted RB Kenjon Barner in the sixth round of last weekend’s draft and there’s been rumors circulating for several months now that Williams could be cut loose at some point in the near future. On the [...]

In the wake of the news that Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets early Monday morning, the rumor mills have been busy concocting possible landing places for the former first-round pick of the Denver Broncos. Marc Sessler of NFL.com’s Around The League compiled a list of teams that would be possible landing spots [...]

Here’s a collection of rumors regarding the NFL Draft. NFL Tavon Austin could be gone before the Jets are on the board at No. 9 overall. (Jason Cole)  A guard will be taken in the Top 10. (Adam Schefter) 49ers There’s “increasing chatter” that the 49ers are trying to trade up in the Top 15 [...]

49ers Matt Maiocco of the CSN Bay Area lists: SMU DE Margus Hunt, Florida State DE/OLB Tank Carradine, FIU S Jonathan Cyprien, and Stanford TE Zach Ertz as four players to watch regarding the 49ers‘ No. 31 overall pick. Previous speculation mentioned that San Francisco could try to trade up to secure a potential replace for DE Justin Smith. Carradine’s [...]

DeAndre Hopkins  According to Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will hold a private workout with the St. Louis Rams Monday after having held a similar session with the Rams last Friday. The Rams are rumored to have head coach Jeff Fisher, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, wide receivers coach Ray Sherman and quarterbacks [...]

NFL The great Pat Summerall passes away at the age of 82 on Tuesday. The NFL will release the 2013 schedule on Thursday. NFL Draft California WR Keenan Allen was reportedly red-flagged for a drug test at February’s Combine. (NFLTR) Bears QB Jay Cutler mentioned that “You’ve got to win games to earn those contracts. [...]

NFL Charles Woodson compared this year’s FA market to what he experienced in 2006. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) NFL Draft West Virginia QB Geno Smith could be someone to watch regarding the Eagles No.4 overall pick. (Houston Chronicle) Southern Mississippi DE/OLB Jamie Collins could go as high as the second round. (Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News) Kansas State’s Collin Klein reiterated that he wants [...]

Bengals Aaron Maybin is considered a strong candidate to start at strong-side linebacker this season. (ESPN.com) Several personnel men believe RT Andre Smith is ”highly overrated.” (National Football Post) Browns The Browns are believed to be committed to Brandon Weeden for “at least” this season. (ESPN Cleveland) Free agent FS Kerry Rhodes could be a fallback option for [...]

Check back for updates throughout the day. 49ers  Georgia DT John Jenkins has a visit scheduled with the 49ers for next week. (Ian Rapoport) Bengals Bengals claimed QB John Skelton off of waivers and re-signed LB Vinny Rey. (Joe Reedy) Texas S Kenny Vaccaro is visiting with the Bengals. (Kenny Vaccaro) Bills Bills will bring in [...]

Jason La Canfora is reporting that the Panthers have agreed to terms with former Giants WR Domenik Hixon. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Hixon has agreed to a one-year deal. Hixon reportedly had interest from the Lions, Browns and Raiders before signing with Carolina. He recently met with the team earlier in the week, but [...]

NFL Draft Utah DT Star Lotulelei’s heart has “no evidence of dysfunction” and is pumping “consistently with that of highly trained athletes.” (Salt Lake Tribune) Chiefs GM John Dorsey mentioned that they’ve narrowed their list down to four players for their No. 1 overall pick. (NFL.com) Gil Brandt doesn’t have Georgia OLB Jarvis Jones is [...]

NFL Draft Reps from all 32 teams attended South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore’s pro day. (Robert Klemko) Five Teams do not view LB Manti Te’o as a first-round draft pick. (Jason Cole) Florida International S Jonathan Cyprien will visit with 11 teams including: the 49ers, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Redskins, Dolphins, Titans, Texans. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina S [...]

Free agent LB Chase Blackburn announced on Wednesday that he’s signing with the Panthers. Thanks for 8 great yrs @giants. But it’s time for the #nextChapter @panthers. Excited for the new opportunity. Where all the Panther fans at — Chase Blackburn(@Blackburn5793) March 27, 2013 Jenny Vrentas reports that Blackburn will receive a two-year contract from Carolina. Blackburn, 29, [...]

Free Agents LB Bryan Thomas is considering retirement. (Seth Walder) TE Kellen Winslow “says” he is drawing interest from the Browns, Raiders and Panthers. (Michael David Smith) LB Brian Urlacher has generated interest from a few teams but no visits have been scheduled. (Ed Werder) NFL Draft Peter King of Sports’ Illustrated is “hearing doubts” [...]

Free agent TE Kellen Winslow joined NFL AM on Monday and mentioned that the Browns, Panthers and Raiders have all shown interest in him. “I’ve heard from the Raiders, the Panthers, the Browns — with coach [Rob] Chudzinski up there,” Winslow said, via Pro Football Talk. “I think I could fit in anywhere, though. I’m a mismatch. [...]

Joe Person reports that two separate league sources have confirmed that the Panthers will re-sign free agent DT Dwan Edwards. Edwards, 31, tallied six sacks in his first season with the Panthers, but seemed to have a tough time defending the run, according to Pro Football Focus. Defensive tackle still remains an area of need, [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that free agent WR Ted Ginn with sign a one-year deal with the Panthers. Ginn, 27, recently visited with the Bengals and Panthers, but a recent report indicated that he was mulling over an offer from Carolina, so it’s not all that surprising to see him reach an agreement with the Panthers. [...]

Free Agents Free agent CB Chris Carr intends to play “another few seasons.” (Aaron Wilson) 49ers Phil Dawson announced that he’s signed with the 49ers. (Phil Dawson) 49ers have signed WR Marlon Moore to a one-year deal. Bengals Free agent CB Terence Newman is deciding between the Bengals or Raiders. (NFLTR) Bengals are expected to keep [...]

Free Agents Very little interest in LB James Harrison. (NFLTR) RB Beanie Wells knee situation was bad that signing him would be a risk for the Steelers. (Gerry Dulac) WR Brandon Stokley would like to continue playing in the NFL. (Eric Schmoldt) 49ers 49ers reached an agreement with LB Parys Haralson on a one-year deal. [...]

Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports that the agent for Panthers DE Greg Hardy has approached the team regarding a long-term contract extension. Hardy, 24, is entering the final year of his rookie, so it makes sense that he would be seeking an extension at this point, especially when you consider that he’s coming off of a [...]