The XFL surprised its workforce Friday morning by issuing mass layoffs and implying a grim outlook for the future of the league. The XFL suspended operations, and multiple sources told ESPN that the league currently had no plans to return in 2021. Indeed, it probably will become this country’s first pro sports league to succumb […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday during a video conference that it was the “best thing for our team” to move on from quarterback Cam Newton and move forward with Teddy Bridgewater. Rhule expressed appreciation for what Newton did for the organization since being the first pick of the 2011 draft. […]
Continue readingWith 2020 NFL free agency winding down, we are looking back on what went down and looking forward to what’s ahead. Maybe you heard some big-name quarterbacks like Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) changed teams. Those weren’t the only huge moves. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott got the franchise tag […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers released quarterback Cam Newton, the team’s No. 1 overall selection in the 2011 draft, on Tuesday. Newton passed the physical and is healthy, with both his shoulder and foot “checking out well,” a source told Schefter. “He is hungrier than ever and eager for the next opportunity.” “Cam has […]
Continue readingFormer New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson is signing a two-year, $20 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The deal includes $12 million in the first year of the contract, the source told Schefter. Anderson, 26, got off to a slow start for the Jets in […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers continued to rebuild their quarterback depth chart on Monday, making P.J. Walker the first XFL player signed to an NFL roster. After agreeing to a two-year deal with Walker, the Panthers traded Kyle Allen to the Washington Redskins for a fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN. Allen started 12 games […]
Continue readingHOUSTON — The ultimate goal hasn’t changed for P.J. Walker. He wants to be an NFL quarterback. But the chance to play in the XFL for the Houston Roughnecks — where he has emerged as one of the league’s best through the first three weeks — has made football fun again, regardless of whether he […]
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