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Carolina Panthers

8/11/2006

Steve Smith, car

Smith will miss the Carolina Panthers' exhibition opener against Buffalo on Saturday. Smith, the NFL's leading receiver last season, missed his 13th straight day of training camp Friday with a strained left hamstring.

8/7/2006

Mark Fields, car

Fields's attempt for an NFL comeback was setback when the Panthers said they weren't interested in bringing him back. Fields missed all of the 2005 seson to undergo chemotherapy following a relapse of his Hodgkin's disease.

Steve Smith, car

Despite returning to practice on Monday, Smith isn't expected to play in the team's exhibition opener on Saturday. The Panthers receiver went through agility drills and catching balls as he tries to rebound from a hamstring injury.

7/30/2006

Steve Smith, car

Smith missed practice Sunday, a day after he strained his left hamstring while running a route at training camp. Coach John Fox said Smith, who missed the final week of coaching sessions in June with tightness in the same hamstring, is listed as day-to-day.

7/29/2006

Steve Smith, car

Smith was carted off the field Saturday with a hamstring injury on the opening day of training camp. Midway through the afternoon session, Smith pulled up while running a long route down the left sideline. He immediately clutched his left hamstring, took a couple of steps and fell to the ground.

7/19/2006

Qasim Mitchell, car

Mitchell, an offensive tackle who started 14 games for the Bears in 2004, was released Wednesday along with linebacker Stephen Larsen.

6/1/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster practiced with the Panthers on the first day of minicamp on Wednesday, showing no ill effects from a broken ankle injury that caused him to miss the NFC championship game last season. The injury-prone running back is ready to keep his starting job, even though Carolina drafted DeAngelo Williams in the first round in April.

4/21/2006

Na'il Diggs, car

Diggs signed a one-year contract with Carolina on Thursday, giving the Panthers more linebacking depth. The outside linebacker started 80 games for the Packers over the last six seasons, but played in only nine in 2005 after tearing his MCL in both knees on different occasions.

4/14/2006

Keith Adams, car

The Panthers signed Adams on Thursday, providing depth at the linebacker position. Adams started 16 games for Philadelphia last season, recording a career-high 101 tackles.

3/30/2006

Jason Baker, car

Baker re-signed with Carolina on Tuesday after setting a team record last season with a 38.9 punting average. The punter signed a two-year deal worth $1.8 million, along with a $400,000 signing bonus. The Panthers acquired Baker from the Broncos in a swap of punters last offseason, when they sent Todd Sauerbrun to Denver.

3/28/2006

Reggie Howard, car

After playing the last two seasons with the Dolphins, Howard signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Tuesday.

3/24/2006

Keyshawn Johnson, car

Johnson lands in Carolina. The Panthers signed him to a four-year deal worth $14 million, including a $5 million bonus. Johnson, who spurned the Giants, should form a high-scoring air attack with Steve Smith.

3/21/2006

Kevin McCadam, car

McCadam signed with Carolina on Tuesday, the second safety signed by the Panthers, who are trying to replace Marlon McCree. McCadam appeared in all 16 games for the Falcons last season, mostly on special teams. He has made six starts during his four-year career.

3/14/2006

Keyshawn Johnson, car

Johnson needs another new home after his surprising release from the Cowboys. He had sought a contract extension, but the Cowboys released him days before a roster bonus was due. Johnson will play for his fourth different team as he enters his 11th NFL season.

3/12/2006

Chris Weinke, car

Former Heisman Trophy winner Weinke signed to a three-year deal worth $4.5 million to remain with the Carolina Panthers.

3/11/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster agreed to a three-year, $14.5 million contract with the Carolina Panthers. The running back's deal was completed about an hour before the start of free agency and removed the transition tag the Panthers had placed on him two weeks earlier.

3/1/2006

Brentson Buckner, car

Buckner was released by the Panthers in an effort to get the team under the salary cap for the upcoming season. He was scheduled to make $2.5 million and his release clears around $1.5 million off the salary cap. The Panthers not only released the 12-year-veteran, but running back Stephen Davis and kick returner Rod Smart as well.

Stephen Davis, car

Davis was released by the Panthers in an effort to get the team under the salary cap for the upcoming season. He was scheduled to make $3.8 million with a $1.05 million roster bonus on Friday. His release clears around $1.8 million off the salary cap. The Panthers cut loose the 10-year-veteran, as well as defensive tackle Brenston Buckner and running back/kick returner Rod Smart.

2/24/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

The Carolina Panthers designated Foster their transition player late Thursday, projecting the running back's salary to $5.13 million for 2006. The Panthers do have the option of revoking the transition tag should they choose to pursue another player.

1/23/2006

Jake Delhomme, car

Delhomme was under pressure from the Seahawks' defense all day in Sunday's NFC Championship game, and his numbers suffered as a result. In the 34-14 loss, the Panthers' quarterback posted a season-worst 34.9 passer rating, going 15 of 35 for 196 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. He was sacked twice.

Steve Smith, car

The Seattle Seahawks did a solid job in limiting Smith's offensive contribution in Sunday's NFC Championship. The Panthers' receiver, who had hauled in nine or more passes in each of his previous three games, finished the loss with just five catches for 33 yards and no touchdowns. He did make his presence felt on special teams, however, returning a punt 59 yards for a score.

Nick Goings, car

Goings was unable to return to the Carolina Panthers' lineup after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu in the first quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Seahawks. The running back, who got the starting nod in place of the injured DeShaun Foster, suffered a concussion and finished with just five yards on two carries.

1/20/2006

John Kasay, car

Should Kasay convert his next two field-goal attempts, he will surpass Martin Gramatica as the NFL's all-time leader in postseason accuracy. In his career, the Panthers' kicker has nailed 21 of 23 tries (91.3 percent), including 6-for-6 in this year's playoffs. Gramatica currently tops the list at 91.7 percent.

Julius Peppers, car

Due to a sore shoulder and a bout with the flu, Peppers did not practice with the Carolina Panthers Wednesday or Thursday, but he was back on the field Friday and plans to be ready for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. However, the team still has him listed as questionable on the injury report.

1/19/2006

Brad Hoover, car

Hoover returned to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday and reported no major problems with his sprained ankle. As a result, the fullback has been upgraded from questionable to probable on the injury report and is expected to be in the starting lineup for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks.

1/18/2006

Brad Hoover, car

Still bothered by soreness in his sprained ankle, Hoover was held out of the Panthers' practice on Wednesday. Due to the ailment, the fullback has followed a similar schedule over the past couple of weeks, but has been in the lineup come game time. The same should be expected this weekend, when Carolina faces the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC Championship on Sunday.

Julius Peppers, car

Peppers did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday and currently is listed as questionable on the team's injury report. The starting defensive end suffered a shoulder injury while making a tackle on Chicago running back Thomas Jones in the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff victory over the Bears and was unable to return to the game. He has indicated that the ailment is not serious.

1/16/2006

Jake Delhomme, car

When the Carolina and Chicago faced off in Week 11 of the regular season, the Bears' defense shut down Delhomme, sacking him eight times and forcing two interceptions. The quarterback more than made up for that dismal performance, leading the Panthers to a 29-21 victory in Sunday's playoff battle. He finished 24 of 33 for 319 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. The Bears were able to record just one sack in the game.

Steve Smith, car

Smith had a big day against the Chicago Bears Sunday, catching 12 passes for 218 yards and two scores. The Panthers' wide receiver caught touchdowns of 58 and 39 yards from quarterback Jake Delhomme, and the 39-yarder late in the third quarter gave the Panthers a 23-14 lead.

Nick Goings, car

With DeShaun Foster out for the rest of the playoffs with a broken ankle, an injury suffered in Sunday's victory over the Chicago Bears, the Carolina Panthers will look to Goings to fill the void in the backfield. The fifth-year running back finished the regular season with 133 yards on 37 carries and 14 catches for 151 yards, but he failed to find the end zone in 16 games.

Julius Peppers, car

Peppers was forced to go to the locker room for evaluation after injuring his shoulder while making a tackle on Chicago running back Thomas Jones in the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff victory over the Bears. The Panthers' defensive end did not return to the game, but indicated that the ailment is not serious. He plans to be available for next weekend's NFC Championship against the Seattle Seahawks.

1/15/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster suffered a fractured right ankle in Carolina's 29-21 playoff win over the Chicago Bears Sunday. The Panthers' top rusher with 879 yards this season, Foster will not be a part of Carolina's push to reach the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, and the team will look to Nick Goings to fill the void. Foster suffered the injury during the third quarter, when his leg was twisted on a tackle by Chicago linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer.

1/13/2006

Brad Hoover, car

Hobbled by a sprained ankle, Hoover has not practiced with the Panthers this week, but the team expects him to be ready for Sunday's playoff matchup with the Chicago Bears, even if he's limited by the injury. Primarily a serving as a blocker, the running back got just two carries in last weekend's Wild Card victory over the New York Giants, but failed to pick up any yardage.

1/11/2006

Keyshawn Johnson, car

Johnson will be hobbled for the next few weeks after undergoing minor surgery to repair some damage in his right knee. The receiver, who reportedly had a similar procedure last offseason, is expected to be fully recovered by the time the Cowboys begin their offseason conditioning program in March.

DeShaun Foster, car

As has been the case the past couple of weeks, Foster did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, so he could rest his sore toe. The running back officially is listed as questionable on the team's injury report, but he plans to work out with the club on Thursday and be in the starting lineup for Sunday's playoff battle with the Chicago Bears.

1/8/2006

Steve Smith, car

Smith scored two touchdowns in Saturday's 23-0 playoff win over the New York Giants. The Panthers' wide receiver had 10 receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown and rushed for a 12-yard TD. Smith's performance came the same week he was named Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year, along with New England's Tedy Bruschi. Smith missed all but one game last season with a broken leg.

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster rushed for 151 yards on 27 carries in Sunday's 23-0 playoff win over the New York Giants. The Panthers' running back has been plagued with a toe injury, but didn't seem bothered as he ran for his second-highest yardage total of the season. His performance came one week after rushing for a season-high 165 yards in the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Falcons.

1/7/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

The New York Daily News reported Foster returned to practice Thursday, Jan. 5, after missing th previous day's practice with a toe injury. The Panthers' running back is listed as questionable for their playoff game Jan. 8 against the New York Giants.

1/5/2006

Steve Smith, car

Smith and New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi received the same number of votes and will share the honors of the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award, announced on Thursday. The Panthers' fifth-year wideout, who was limited to just one game last season by a broken leg, finished the 2005 campaign with a league-high 1,563 yards, while tying for first in receptions (103) and touchdowns (12).

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster reported no major problems with his troublesome toe after returning to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. The running back, who was held out of Wednesday's workout as a precautionary measure, plans to be ready for Sunday's playoff game against the New York Giants. He continues to be listed as questionable on the injury report.

1/4/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

As was the case last week, Foster was held out of practice on Wednesday to rest his jammed big toe. The ailiment currently has the running back listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the New York Giants, but as long as the toe doesn't get any worse over the next couple of days, Foster will be in the Panthers' starting lineup.

1/1/2006

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster is expected to be ready to play Sunday, despite a toe injury, as the Carolina Panthers' season is on the line. The Panthers must win in Atlanta Sunday to advance to the NFC playoffs. Foster has carried the ball 187 times for 714 yards and a touchdown this season.

12/30/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan has failed to practice this week, prompting the Carolina Panthers to downgrade him from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. The linebacker is slowed by a shoulder injury suffered in last weekend's loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

12/29/2005

DeShaun Foster, car

Although he missed Wednesday's practice, Foster said he was sure he would play against the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers running back has rushed for 714 yards and one touchdown on 187 carries, and also has 372 receiving yards on 34 receptions. He has started the last three weeks, and in the last four weeks Foster has rushed for 320 yards.

12/28/2005

Steve Smith, car

Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for his actions in Saturday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Upset after getting no flag after being tackled out of bounds in the third quarter, the receiver made "impermissible contact with a game official," which resulted in him being ejected from the contest.

DeShaun Foster, car

Nursing a sore toe, Foster did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wendesday. The running back, who rushed for 68 yards on 22 carries in last weekend's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, but vowed to be ready for the contest.

12/24/2005

Steve Smith, car

Smith was ejected in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after apparently grabbing an official. The receiver was upset after receiving no flag after being tackled out of bounds. Before being ejected, Smith had had just one catch for 18 yards in this game.

12/19/2005

Jake Delhomme, car

Delhomme was 13 of 22 passing for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a 27-10 win over the Saints Sunday. With the 176 yards, the Panthers' quarterback joined Steve Beuerlein (12,690) as the only quarterbacks to surpass 10,000 yards passing for the Panthers. Delhomme has 10,103 yards passing in his first three seasons with the Panthers.

12/18/2005

Stephen Davis, car

The Panthers placed Davis on injured reserve Saturday due to a swollen right knee, ending his season. The three-time Pro Bowl running back finishes the season with 180 carries for 549 yards and a team-record 12 touchdowns.

12/16/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis' knee did not respond well to Thursday's workout, and due to continued swelling and soreness, he has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Saints. Panthers head coach John Fox didn't seem optimistic about the veteran running back's chances of playing this weekend. For the season, he has 549 yards and 12 touchdowns on 180 carries in 13 contests.

Casey Cramer, car

The Carolina Panthers have promoted Cramer from their practice squad, filling the roster spot of receiver Rod Gardner, who was waived on Friday. The second-year fullback, a seventh-round draft pick in 2004, appeared in six games last season, including one start.

12/15/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis was able to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, but after reporting some soreness and swelling in his troublesome knee, he was added to the team's injury report as questionable. The veteran running back will be re-evaluated over the next couple of days and might be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the New Orleans Saints.

12/14/2005

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster reported no problems with his shoulder after practicing with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, and he expects to be in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The running back, who officially is listed as probable, was a bit limited after suffering a stinger in last weekend's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

12/13/2005

Shaun Williams, car

Slow to recover from a pulled hamstring, Williams has been placed on injured reserve by the New York Giants, officially bringing his 2005 campaign to an end. The reserve safety, who has been sidelined for more than a month, finishes the year with 19 tackles and two interceptions.

12/12/2005

Mike Rucker, car

Rucker suffered a sprained right ankle when he took a chop block from Atlanta's Kevin Shaffer last week, and the injury forced him to miss Sunday's tussle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The defensive end, who leads Carolina with 7.5 sacks this season, was replaced in the lineup by Al Wallace.

Steve Smith, car

Smith turned in his eighth 100-yard outing of the 2005 campaign in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hauling in five passes for 103 yards. The Panthers' receiver currently leads the NFL in receptions (87) and receiving yardage (1,329) this season. He's also tied for second with 10 receiving touchdowns.

DeShaun Foster, car

Taking over as the Panthers' starting tailback, Foster was a bit limited in Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a shoulder stinger. Following the contest, the running back said the injury is not considered serious, and he plans to be ready for next weekend's tussle with the New Orleans Saints. He finished the game with 46 yards on 14 carris, along with two catches for two yards.

12/8/2005

Stephen Davis, car

On Thursday, Davis admitted that he has lost his spot in the Carolina Panthers' starting lineup, as DeShaun Foster will step into the role, beginning with this Sunday's meeting against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite getting the nod last weekend, the veteran running back recorded just five touches in a victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

DeShaun Foster, car

Despite coming off the bench, Foster has handled the bulk of the Panthers' rushing load the past couple of weeks. Now, the running back will step into the starting lineup beginning with Sunday's tussle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, replacing veteran Stephen Davis, who announced the change on Thursday. In a win over Atlanta last weekend, Foster rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries and also added three catches for 49 yards and a score.

12/5/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis was in the Panthers' starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons, but he picked up just eight yards on five carries before giving way to DeShaun Foster, who handled the bulk of the rushing load the rest of the contest. After averaging 17.7 carries and scoring 12 touchdowns over his first nine games of the season, the veteran running back has rushed just 16 times with no scores over his last three games combined.

12/4/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan will be inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran linebacker has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle in the first quarter of a Week 11 loss to the Chicago Bears, missing the Panthers' last two games.

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster ran for 131 yards and scored two touchdowns -- one rushing, one receiving -- in the Panthers' win over the Falcons on Sunday. This is Foster's second career 100-yard rushing game.

12/2/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan, who has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle in the first quarter of a Week 11 loss to the Chicago Bears, did not practice with the Carolina Panthers this week. At this point, it appears the linebacker will be forced to miss his second consecutive game, although he has yet to be ruled out officially.

11/30/2005

Kris Mangum, car

Mangum continues to be bothered by soreness in the knee he sprained earlier this month, and he was held out of practice on Wednesday as a precautionary measure. However, the Panthers expect the tight end to be ready for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Officially, he is listed as probable.

11/27/2005

DeShaun Foster, car

ESPN is reporting that Foster will be on the field when the Carolina Panthers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Returning from a knee injury, Foster practiced on Friday and looked ready to go. He has 320 yards on 84 carries this season for the Panthers. He hasn't found the end zone.

11/25/2005

DeShaun Foster, car

The Charlotte Observer reported Foster returned to practice Friday and has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday's game against Buffalo. Foster has had knee problems and been forced to split time at running back with veteran Stephen Davis.

11/23/2005

DeShaun Foster, car

According to head coach John Fox, the Panthers plan to give Foster more touches over the last several weeks of the season. The running back has been splitting time with veteran Stephen Davis, rushing for 320 yards on 84 carries and hauling in 21 passes for 275 yards.

11/21/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan was unable to return to the Carolina Panthers' lineup after spraining his left ankle in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears. The starting middle linebacker, who will be re-evaluated on Monday to determine the extent of the injury, has been listed as day-to-day for the time being.

Steve Smith, car

Making up for a three-catch outing in last weekend's win over the New York Jets, Smith was the lone bright spot for the Panthers' offense in Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Chicago Bears, hauling in a career-high 14 passes for 169 yards. The receiver has now topped the century mark in seven of 10 games this season.

11/7/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis continues to split touches with DeShaun Foster in the Panthers' running attack, but he is making the most of his carries. In Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the veteran tailback picked up 48 yards on 12 rushes -- four fewer carries than Foster -- and he scored two touchdowns for the second consecutive week.

Kris Mangum, car

Mangum will undergo more tests on Monday to determine the extent of the left knee injury that forced him out of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initially, the Panthers' tight end was diagnosed with a sprain. In eight games this season, he has 13 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns.

Steve Smith, car

Smith topped the 100-yard mark for the sixth time in eight games this season and found the end zone for the fourth consecutive contest, finishing Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with five catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers' receiver also averaged 20.5 yards on two punt returns.

11/2/2005

Na'il Diggs, car

Although his left knee is still not 100 percent, Diggs plans to return to practice with the Green Bay Packers this week in hopes of being available for Sunday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The linebacker, who has been sidelined since Week 4 with a sprained medial collateral ligament, currently is considered as questionable for this weekend's action.

10/31/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis was forced to leave Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings after taking a shot to his surgically repaired knee in the first quarter. However, everything checked out fine when he was evaluated on the sidelines, and the running back was able to return to the Panthers' lineup. He finished with 40 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Davis might be limited in practice this week as a precautionary measure, but expect him to be ready for Carolina's next game.

Jake Delhomme, car

Delhomme showed no ill effects from the hit he took from the Lions' Kenoy Kennedy in the Panthers' previous contest, turning in his best performance of the 2005 campaign in Sunday's 38-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The quarterback posted a 141.1 passer rating, going 21 of 30 for 341 yards and three touchdowns. He did not have a turnover for the first time this season.

Steve Smith, car

Smith turned in the best performance of his NFL career, hauling in 11 passes for a franchise-best 201 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Panthers' receiver has been nearly unstoppable this season, as he's topped the century mark in five of his seven games. He has at least one touchdown in each of his last three contests.

10/28/2005

Jake Delhomme, car

Delhomme was forced to leave the Panthers' game against Detroit on October 16 after taking a hard hit from Kenoy Kennedy, but he used the team's bye week to recover from the blow and took all his normal reps with the first-team offense at practice on Thursday. The quarterback will be under center when Carolina takes the field against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

10/26/2005

DeShaun Foster, car

After missing more than two weeks with a sprained and bruised knee, Foster returned to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday and reported no major problems following the workout. The running back currently is listed as questionable on the injury report, but the team is optimistic that he'll be available for Sunday's tussle with the Minnesota Vikings.

Keary Colbert, car

Colbert plans to be in the Panthers' lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, despite being listed as questionable on this week's injury report. The receiver returned to practice with the team on Wednesday after using last week's bye to rest and recover from a sprained ankle.

10/24/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan used the Panthers' bye week to rest and rehab his dislocated shoulder, and despite being well shy of full strength, he plans to be in the lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Minnesota Vikings. The linebacker will be forced to wear a harness on the shoulder to supply him with some protection.

Julius Peppers, car

Peppers plans to test out his broken right hand during the Panthers' practice on Wednesday to determine what he will be able to contribute in this weekend's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. The defensive end suffered the injury in last weekend's win over the Detroit Lions and spent Carolina's bye week resting and receiving treatment. In six games this season, he has 18 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.

10/18/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan will be sidelined at least during the Panthers bye this week after dislocating his shoulder in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions. The linebacker will receive treatment on a daily basis, and the team is optimistic that he will be ready to go when Carolina resumes play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. His status will be updated later this week or early next week.

DeShaun Foster, car

As expected, Foster was unable to play in Sunday's victory over the Detroit Lions, due to the sprained and bruised knee that prevented him from practicing with the Carolina Panthers all last week. The running back has shown improvement, however, and with a bye this week, the team is confident he will be ready when they resume play in Week 8.

10/17/2005

Keyshawn Johnson, car

Johnson was Drew Bledsoe's favorite target in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, finishing the contest with eight receptions for 120 yards. The veteran receiver also surpassed 700 catches for his NFL career, becoming the 22nd player in league history to reach the plateau.

Jake Delhomme, car

Delhomme was a bit woozy after taking a crushing blow from Kenoy Kennedy late in Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions and was forced to leave in favor of backup Chris Weinke. Following the contest, Panthers head coach John Fox said the quarterback was "shaken up", but initial tests did not reveal any major injuries. He has been listed as day-to-day.

Steve Smith, car

Smith continues to produce for the Carolina Panthers. The receiver has topped the century mark in four of six games this season, including a six-catch, 123-yard performance in Sunday's victory over the Detroit Lions. He also found the end zone for an 80-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Julius Peppers, car

Peppers suffered a broken bone in his right hand on Sunday and missed the majority of the second half in a win over the Detroit Lions. The Panthers' defensive end had his hand in a cast following the contest and has been listed as day-to-day. He should not miss any game action, despite the injury.

Keary Colbert, car

Colbert was unable to return to the Panthers' lineup after spraining his ankle in the first half of Sunday's victory over the Detroit Lions. The receiver had three catches for a season-high 53 yards prior to his departure.

10/14/2005

Stephen Davis, car

To rest his surgically repaired knee, Davis did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, but he was back on the field and took part in Wednesday's workout without any problems. Although the running back remains listed as questionable on the injury report, he is confident that he'll be in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Detroit Lions.

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster missed his second consecutive workout on Thursday, sitting out to rest his sprained knee. If the running back is unable to take the field with the Panthers on Friday, it is likely that he will be unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the Detroit Lions. Currently, he is listed as questionable on the Panthers' injury report.

10/12/2005

Stephen Davis, car

As was the case last week, Davis did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in order to rest his surgically repaired knee. The veteran running back, who will be listed as questionable on the team's injury report, hopes to return to the field within the next day or two and be ready for Sunday's tussle with the Detroit Lions.

DeShaun Foster, car

Foster is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions, due to an undisclosed knee injury. The Panthers' reserve running back did not practice with the team on Wednesday and did not indicated what exactly is wrong with his knee. His status will be updated in the coming days. In five games this season, Foster has rushed for 185 yards on 41 carries and also hauled in 12 passes for 188 yards.

10/11/2005

Jake Delhomme, car

Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme injured his thigh during Sunday's win over Arizona. Head coach John Fox said that although the injury is nagging his quarterback, Delhomme is considered day-to-day. Delhomme nearly came out of the game this past Sunday, but remained in after some of the pain subsided.

10/10/2005

Steve Smith, car

After being limited to just two catches in last week's win over the Green Bay Packers, Smith got back in the swing of things in Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The receiver led the Panthers with eight catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard score in the second quarter.

10/7/2005

Stephen Davis, car

As a precautionary measure, Davis did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, but he was back on the field for Thursday's workout. The veteran running back, who is coming off major knee surgery, currently is listed as probable for Sunday's meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, but fully plans on being in the starting lineup. In four games this season, he has 245 yards and six touchdowns on 73 carries.

10/6/2005

Chris Gamble, car

Gamble has been added to the Panthers' injury report as questionable after spraining his ankle during the team's workout on Wednesday. The starting cornerback, who had to be carted off the field, will be re-evaluated on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury. In four games this season, he has 22 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble.

10/5/2005

Na'il Diggs, car

Tests have revealed that Diggs as a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Packers' linebacker, who missed some time suffering nearly the same exact injury to his other knee in a May minicamp, is expected to be sidelined at least a month. He went down in Monday night's loss to the Carolina Panthers.

10/4/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis was held to just 51 yards on 19 carries in Monday night's victory over the Green Bay Packers, but he found the end zone twice, notching his fifth and sixth touchdowns of the 2005 campaign. After picking up 6.2 yards per carry in the Panthers' season opener, the veteran running back has averaged just 2.7 yards per rush over his last three contests.

9/29/2005

Ken Lucas, car

Although he's listed as questionable on the Panthers' injury report, Lucas is expected to return to the lineup for Monday night's meeting with the Green Bay Packers, barring any last-minute setbacks. The cornerback was unable to play in the team's last contest, due to a shoulder ailment.

9/26/2005

Jake Delhomme, car

Delhomme went 19 of 35 for 285 yards and three touchdowns, but the Carolina Panthers came up just short in Sunday's loss the Miami Dolphins, dropping the game, 27-24. The quarterback's game wasn't perfect, however, as he was sacked four times, threw an interception and lost a fumble.

Steve Smith, car

Smith had the best game of his NFL career in Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins, but despite the performance, the Panthers came up just short, losing the game, 27-24. The receiver hauled in 11 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns -- all three totals were career highs.

9/23/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis reported no problems with his sore neck after returning to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, and he plans to be in the starting backfield for Sunday's tussle with the Miami Dolphins. The veteran running back, who also was upgraded from questionable to probable on the injury report, missed some time earlier this week, due to the minor ailment.

9/22/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis was held out of practice on Wednesday, due to an unspecified neck injury. The Panthers' running back, who has 158 yards and four touchdowns on 38 carries in two games this season, currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins. His status and availability likely will be updated over the next couple of days.

Ken Lucas, car

Lucas has yet to practice with the Carolina Panthers this week, and he is uncertain whether he will be ready and available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Miami. The cornerback is nursing a shoulder injury and has been listed as questionable on the team's injury report.

9/21/2005

Mike Minter, car

Minter has been listed as questionable on the Carolina Panthers' injury report this week, due to the calf muscle he strained in last weekend's victory over the New England Patriots. The veteran safety, who has four tackles in two games this season, did not take part in the team's workout on Wednesday. He will be evaluated on a daily basis to determine his status and availability.

9/19/2005

Stephen Davis, car

The Carolina Panthers called Davis' number early and often in Sunday's 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots. The veteran running back logged 25 carries, picking up 77 yards and scoring three touchdowns. All three scores came from one yard out. Davis, who missed most of training camp while recovering from microfracture surgery on his right knee, reported no problems with the joint after the game.

9/15/2005

Na'il Diggs, car

On Wednesday, Diggs participated in a full practice for the first time since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during the first week of August. However, the linebacker was still limited by the injury and did not see any action with the Packers' first-team defense. There is a chance that he will not be ready for Sunday's meeting with the Cleveland Browns.

9/12/2005

Keyshawn Johnson, car

Johnson was on the receiving end of five Drew Bledsoe passes in Sunday's 28-24 victory over the San Diego Chargers, including two that resulted in touchdowns. The veteran wideout, who is beginning his 10th NFL season, finished the day with 65 yards receiving.

Stephen Davis, car

Davis reported no problems with his surgically repaired right knee following Sunday's 2005 opener against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers' veteran running back, who was making his first regular-season appearance since last October, got the starting nod and rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. He missed most of training camp while recovering from microfracture surgery on the knee.

Kris Jenkins, car

Further tests have revealed that Jenkins has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Panthers' defensive lineman went to the locker room after spraining the knee in the first quarter of Sunday's season opener against the New Orleans Saints, but was back in the lineup to start the second half. However, he went down again in the third quarter and did not return.

Steve Smith, car

Seeing his first regular-season game action in nearly a year, Smith showed why his services were missed by the Panthers in 2004. The receiver, who was limited to just one contest last season by a broken leg, hauled in eight passes for 138 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's season-opening loss to the New Orleans Saints.

9/11/2005

Stephen Davis, car

As anticipated, Davis will get the starting nod when the Panthers take the field in their 2005 regular-season opener against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran running back, who missed most of training camp while recovering from mircrofracture surgery on his right knee, worked out with the Panthers' first-team offense all week.

9/9/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Head coach John Fox has not indicated who will be in the starting backfield for Sunday's season opener against the New Orleans Saints, but it appears Davis will get the nod. The veteran running back, who missed most of training camp while recovering from microfracture surgery on his right knee, has been working out with the Panthers' first-team offense all week.

Na'il Diggs, car

Diggs, listed as questionable on the Packers' injury list, was unable to practice with the team on Thursday and the chances of him playing in Sunday's season opener against the Detroit Lions appear to be deteriorating. The linebacker has been hobbled since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in early May and has said he won't take the field unless he feels the knee is 100 percent.

9/7/2005

Julius Peppers, car

Peppers returned to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday and reportedly had no major problems. The defensive end was bothered by a sore right ankle for the majority of training camp and had been sidelined for the past two weeks after aggravating the ailment in a preseason meeting with the New York Giants. Barring any setbacks, he will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Saints.

9/6/2005

Na'il Diggs, car

According to Packers head coach Mike Sherman, Diggs could be ready for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions. The veteran linebacker missed most of training camp with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, but returned to action on Monday and reported no problems after working out with the team.

9/4/2005

Eric Shelton, car

The Panthers placed Shelton on injured reserve on Saturday, meaning the running back will miss the entire 2005 campaign. The rookie, who was selected in the second-round in April's draft, broke a bone in his left foot in Carolina's preseason finale on Thursday night against the Steelers. The injury is not expected to require surgery, but Shelton will be sidelined for at least two months and the club did not want to save a roster spot for him.

9/2/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Despite missing most of training camp while recovering from mircrofracture surgery on his right knee, Davis is expected to go into the 2005 campaign as the Panthers' starting tailback. The veteran returned to action in Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers, picking up 17 yards on five carries.

9/1/2005

Corey Jenkins, car

The Green Bay Packers have claimed Jenkins off waivers from the Miami Dolphins. The linebacker split last season between the Dolphins and Bears, totaling four tackles in seven games. He was a sixth-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.

8/31/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis will see his first game action since undergoing mircrofracture surgery on his right knee last November when he takes the field in Thursday's preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Panthers have been very cautious with the running back in training camp this year after he was limited to just two games last season.

8/24/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis returned to practice with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday and took part in his first contact workout since undergoing mircrofracture surgery on his right knee last November. The running back lined up with the first-team offense, made several sharp cuts and appeared to be running without any problems. He is hoping to make his 2005 preseason debut in the Panthers' exhibition finale against the Steelers on September 1.

8/23/2005

Na'il Diggs, car

Diggs continues to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, but he has yet to resume practicing with the Green Bay Packers. Reportedly, the linebacker, who has missed the last two weeks, is pain-free and has every intention of being in the lineup for the team's Week 1 battle with the Detroit Lions.

8/22/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis' recovery from the mircrofracture surgery he underwent on his right knee last November remains on schedule, and the running back was cleared to resume practicing with the Panthers on Monday, including contact drills. Limited to just two games in 2004, Davis is hoping to play in Carolina's exhibition finale against the Steelers on September 1 and be ready for the start of the regular season.

Julius Peppers, car

Sporting a protective boot on his right foot, Peppers did not practice with the Carolina Panthers on Monday. The defensive end, who was the second overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, has been nursing a sore ankle for a couple of weeks and aggravated it mildly in Saturday's preseason meeting with the New York Giants. The injury is considered minor, and Peppers said he doesn't expect to miss much time.

Colin Branch, car

Branch will miss the entire season due to a knee injury suffered in the Panthers' preseason game on Saturday night. He tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his knee after being rolled onto during a play. The third-year player was slated to start at strong safety for Carolina. He had 54 tackles and three interceptions last year.

8/17/2005

Dan Morgan, car

Morgan has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Carolina Panthers through the 2010 campaign. The Pro Bowl linebacker, who was entering the final year of his old deal, recorded 102 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 12 games last season, but missed some time after suffering two concussions.

8/10/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis has expanded his individual workouts as he continues to recover from the mircrofracture surgery he underwent on his right knee last November. However, the running back has yet to be cleared to take part in team practices, and his availability for the start of the regular season is still in question. Currently, Davis is on the physically unable to perform list, but he is optimistic that he'll be activated in time for the team's third or fourth preseason game.

Keary Colbert, car

Colbert continues to be limited by a nagging hamstring injury, but the Panthers are hoping he can return to the field within the next couple of days. Despite missing time over the past week, the receiver is not in danger of losing his starting job to offseason acquisition Rod Gardner, according to head coach John Fox.

8/9/2005

Na'il Diggs, car

Diggs will be sidelined for at least two weeks and could miss up to six weeks after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during the Packers' workouts on Monday. The linebacker will not need surgery at this point, and the team is optimistic that he will be ready for the start of the regular season.

8/8/2005

Ken Lucas, car

As a precautionary measure, Lucas likely will miss Saturday's exhibition game against the Washington Redskins after injuring his hamstring at practice over the weekend. The cornerback, a former second-round draft pick, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, recording 258 tackles and 11 interceptions in 62 games, including 47 starts. He inked a six-year deal with the Panthers this spring.

8/7/2005

Freddie Jones, car

Jones, who signed with Carolina in April, retired from the NFL on Sunday. The tight end spent five seasons in San Diego and three in Arizona. He retired with 404 career catches.

8/5/2005

Mike Minter, car

Tests on Minter's left knee have revealed a sprain, but no serious damage was found. The Panthers' safety, who suffered the injury on Thursday, will not require surgery, and the team has listed him as day-to-day. Idrees Bashir will fill in during his absence. In 16 games last season, Minter had 83 tackles, three forced fumbles and two sacks.

7/30/2005

Mike Minter, car

Minter is reportedly campaigning to be moved from strong to free safety. The eight-year veteran is aware he could lose playing time at SS to rookie LB/S Thomas Davis.

7/29/2005

Thomas Davis, car

Davis, the 14th overall selection in this year's draft, has agreed to a five-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on Friday. The safety out of Georgia stands to pocket as much as $10.6 million over the life of the deal, with $7.97 million in guaranteed money. The timing of the signing will allow Davis to join his Carolina teammates in training camp on Friday evening and be on the field for the club's first practice on Saturday.

7/28/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis continues to recover from the mircrofracture surgery he underwent on his right knee last November, and he is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp. As a result, the Carolina Panthers plan to place him on the physically unable to perform list for the time being, although the club is optimistic that the running back will be available for the start of the 2005 regular season. He appeared in just two games last year.

7/23/2005

Evan Mathis, car

Mathis, a 2005 third-round draft pick, agreed to a three-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Terms of the deal were not announced.

7/10/2005

Geoff Hangartner, car

Hangartner signed a three-year, $1.032 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.

6/20/2005

Casey Cramer, car

The Panthers re-signed Cramer to serve as the team's backup fullback behind Brad Hoover in 2005. Cramer played in six games for Carolina last season, but did not log a carry or reception.

6/11/2005

Mike Minter, car

Minter signed a four-year contract extension, worth a reported $10 million, with the Carolina Panthers on Friday. The veteran cornerback had had one year remaining on his deal, but that has now been extended through the 2009 season. He has missed just two games over the past six seasons.

6/8/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis participated in several running drills with his Carolina teammates on Wednesday, the next step in his rehab from the mircrofracture surgery he underwent on his right knee last November. The running back ran sprints at half speed, and said that it felt great to get back on the practice field. The Panthers hope that Davis will be able to participate fully in training camp later this summer and be ready for the regular-season opener.

5/19/2005

Jason Baker, car

The Denver Broncos have traded Baker and a seventh-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for three-time Pro Bowl punter Todd Sauerbrun. In 51 career games, Baker has averaged 39.6 yards on 228 punts.

5/5/2005

Mark Fields, car

Tests have revealed that Field's cancer is back, and he will miss the entire 2005 campaign as a result. The 32-year-old linebacker, who sat out the 2003 season while battling Hodgkin's disease, returned to action last year and recorded 62 tackles, four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble in 14 games, including 10 starts. He was named a first alternate to the Pro Bowl.

4/30/2005

Steve Smith, car

Smith is participating in Carolina's three-day mini-camp this weekend, his first on-field action since breaking his leg in the first week of the 2004 season.

4/28/2005

Stephen Davis, car

Davis, who underwent microfracture surgery on his troublesome right knee last November, continues to be on schedule in his recovery, and he plans to be at full strength by the start of the 2005 campaign, according to his agent. The Panthers likely will hold the running back out of the majority of their offseason workouts as a precautionary measure, but anticipate him being available for training camp. Davis was limited to just two games last season.

4/21/2005

Chris Draft, car

Draft has signed with the Carolina Panthers, agreeing to a one-year contract. The linebacker, who spent the last five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, finished the 2004 campaign with 57 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble in 14 games, including 13 starts.

4/20/2005

Freddie Jones, car

Jones has signed with the Carolina Panthers, agreeing to a one-year contract. Official financial terms were not released, but the deal reportedly is worth nearly $700,000, including a $25,000 signing bonus. The veteran tight end spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals, hauling in 45 passes for 426 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games, including 15 starts.