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Fox Cancels Tuesday Practice

Panthers coach John Fox gave his players a reward by cancelling today’s scheduled practice.  Fox says the team had three straight days of hard practices following last Thursday’s preseason loss to Philadelphia.  The Panthers play their third preseason game Saturday night against Washington.  Starters are expected to play into the third quarter against the Redskins.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 19 2008

Panthers Continue Preseason Play at Philadelphia

The Panthers play their second preseason game tonight at Philadelphia.  The Panthers outlasted the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in overtime last Saturday at Bank of America Stadium.  Starters played about a quarter in that game and could play the first half tonight.  Quarterback Jake Delhomme was on the field for two touchdown drives against the Colts but [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 14 2008

Smith Remains Sidelined; Jarrett Misses Practice

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith missed another day of training camp Tuesday.  Smith is recovering from a concussion he suffered last Saturday against Indianapolis and remains day-to-day.  Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, who suffered a bruised leg in Monday night’s practice, also sat out Tuesday’s workout.  Coach John Fox says he expects Jarrett to play before [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2008

Panthers Return to Camp

The Panthers begin the final stretch of training camp in Spartanburg this morning.  The Panthers are scheduled to workout at Wofford through Wednesday, although there is a chance coach John Fox could let the team return to Charlotte early.  Carolina defeated Indianapolis 23-20 in overtime in its preseason opener Saturday night at Bank of America [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 11 2008

Charles Spencer Waived

Offensive tackle Charles Spencer has been waived by the Panthers. The former Pitt Panther was drafted by Houston in 2006, and surprised many by his tremendous play in preseason games at left tackle; however he broke his leg badly in only the second game of that season. After an arduous twenty-two month [...]

Posted by Wendy Bubp on Aug 08 2008

Stewart’s Toe Not 100-Percent

Panthers rookie running back Jonathan Stewart is practicing in training camp but is still recovering from a March surgery on his right great toe.  Stewart sustained the injury during his final season at Oregon in 2007, but the Panthers were comfortable enough to make him the 13th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft.  Stewart [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008

Single Practice Tuesday, Two Today for Panthers

The Panthers held a single practice as training camp continued in Spartanburg Tuesday.  Linebacker Jon Beason, who tweaked his ankle Monday, did not practice.  Safety Chris Harris also was sidelined with a hamstring injury.  Both players are day-to-day.  The Panthers will practice twice today at 9:10 a.m. and 3:10 p.m.  The Panthers also released defensive [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 06 2008

Smith Apologizes

Steve Smith apologized to the Carolina Panthers during a team meeting Sunday evening, in Spartanburg. Though he declined comment through the team, he did however conduct an interview with Pro Football Weekly earlier that day. The receiver claimed to feel terrible, and seemed to want everyone to know the depths of his remorse, [...]

Posted by Wendy Bubp on Aug 03 2008

Suspension for Smith

Here is breaking news out of Charlotte:
Volatile wide receiver Steve Smith has been suspended for two games this upcoming season, for his involvement in a training camp melee with cornerback Ken Lucas. Lucas had originally been reported to have a swollen left eye, with a large gash underneath; now he’s been updated to also [...]

Posted by Wendy Bubp on Aug 02 2008

Smith and Lucas Trade Blows at Camp

Steve Smith and Ken Lucas were sent back to Charlotte today; Smith for disciplinary reasons, and Lucas to seek further medical attention. The star receiver Smith apparently let the hot sun of Spartanburg get to his head this morning, and purportedly during an argument, walloped an unsuspecting Ken Lucas in the face. The starting cornerback [...]

Posted by Wendy Bubp on Aug 02 2008