Archive for August, 2010

LB Davis placed on reserve/pup list, WR Wright and DE Hilee placed on IR

As part of cutting their roster to 75 players, the Panthers placed linebacker Thomas Davis on “Reserve/PUP”, reports Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer. Davis tore the ACL in his right knee during a non-contract drill during an “Organized Team Activity” session in June. Davis had torn the same knee ligament last November. A former [...]

Panthers ink free agent OL Tim Duckworth

The Panthers have signed free agent offensive lineman Tim Duckworth, reports Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer. Duckworth (6-4, 318) has had stints with the Eagles, Broncos, and Saints since going undrafted out of Auburn in 2009. The Saints released Duckworth last Thursday.

QB Jimmy Clausen solid against the Titans

QB Jimmy Clausen stepped up and played well vs the Titans. Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen completed 4 of 5 passes for 79 yards in Saturday’s preseason game against the Titans. Fifty of those yards came on one pass to TE Gary Barnidge. Clausen was facing backups after Matt Moore played most of Saturday’s contest, but [...]

SS Francisco frustrated by hamstring injury

Strong safety Aaron Francisco is still having hammy issues, and according to Football News Now, is getting frustrated with having to sit and watch. Aaron Francisco was supposed to fill a needed role for the Carolina Panthers in the secondary and with their special teams. Instead, he mostly sits and watches on the sidelines while [...]

DE Hilee Taylor to have surgery on one of his knees

Panthers defensive end Hilee Taylor is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees, Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports. Taylor has one tackle in one pre-season game this summer, and is on the bubble of the Panthers’ roster. Taylor went unmentioned in Gantt’s article earlier this week about the Panthers’ committee [...]

Offensive Tackle Kirk Barton Has Retired

Panthers offensive tackle Kirk Barton has apparently retired, Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports. Barton, who the Panthers claimed off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, was not at practice today. Barton appeared in one game for the Chicago Bears, who selected him in the seventh-round of the 2008 NFL Draft out of [...]

Get on Board with Buffalo Wild Wings’ New Fantasy Football Site – And Win a Free BWW Lawn Chair

Buffalo Wild Wings is one of the best places to hang out and enjoy games and have some awesome wings and food. Well, if you have a fantasy draft coming up (and who doesn’t?), then you are going to want to get to your local BWW for their NEW fantasy football league and site! Here [...]

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