The Panther have taken a blow on defense, as rookie LB Dan Connor is done for the year with a torn ACL in his left knee. He’ll be put on IR once the team comes to terms with another player. He was hurt in Sunday’s 20-10 loss to the Vikings and had to [...]
The Panthers have signed two more draft choices. Linebacker Dan Connor, a third-round choice from Penn State, and defensive end Hilee Taylor, a seventh-rounder from UNC, agreed to terms Thursday. The Panthers have now signed five draft choices one week before players are due to report for training camp. Both first-round picks, running back Jonathan [...]
The Panthers went for defense with their first picks on day two of the NFL Draft. The Panthers selected Iowa cornerback Charles Godfrey and Penn State linebacker Dan Connor in the third round. Carolina then chose Louisville tight end Gary Barnidge in the fifth round and added Wisconsin defensive tackle Nick Hayden in the sixth [...]
