Rees-Zammit stunned rugby fans when he announced in January that he was leaving the sport to pursue a dream of playing in the NFL. On Friday, Rees-Zammit posted a 4.43 in his 40-yard dash at the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day. He also achieved a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump. […]
Continue readingIn what was easily their biggest D-line makeover since coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch arrived in 2017, the Niners agreed to deals with three defensive linemen — ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos and tackle Jordan Elliott — from the outside, traded for another (tackle Maliek Collins) and re-signed one of their […]
Continue readingCollins, 28, is San Francisco’s fourth addition to the defensive line since the NFL’s early negotiating window opened on Monday. The Niners have also agreed to terms with ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos and with tackle Jordan Elliott. San Francisco’s overhaul of the defensive line coincides with many of their key players in that […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Country music star Luke Combs is a huge fan of the Carolina Panthers. The native of nearby Huntersville isn’t shy about wearing their colors onstage and off. He went so far as to jokingly predict before the 2023 season that the Panthers would go 17-0 (they finished an NFL-worst 2-15). “Bryce is […]
Continue readingEtienne took a pitch right, beat linebacker Yetur Gross-Matos to the edge, cut inside a block by right guard Brandon Scherff, and got to the sideline at the Carolina 45-yard line. He broke a tackle attempt by safety Xavier Woods at the 33 and another by safety Vonn Bell at the 14 before carrying linebacker […]
Continue readingChark, who is dealing with an elbow injury, is listed as doubtful for the 8:15 p.m. ET game. Chark is the best deep threat for rookie quarterback Bryce Young. He had scored his third touchdown of the season against the Indianapolis Colts. The Panthers will be without two defensive starters against the Bears as sack […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter weighs in on Frank Reich’s job status during a tough year for the Panthers. (1:54) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Linebacker Blake Martinez, who announced his unretirement earlier this year amidst a Pokémon card scandal, on Tuesday was signed to the practice squad of the injury-plagued Carolina Panthers. Martinez, 29, last […]
Continue readingBurns was diagnosed with a concussion in the fourth quarter of a 27-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts that dropped Carolina to 1-7. The average number of days it takes to clear the league’s five-step process for return to participation is nine, although it can be done in less. Burns was already dealing with an […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Panthers coach Frank Reich comments on Brian Burns‘ contract dispute after he sat out his second straight scheduled practice. (edited) (1:30) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two-time Pro Bowl selection Brian Burns sat out his second straight scheduled practice Monday, and there are no guarantees the Carolina Panthers outside linebacker will be on […]
Continue readingIn a little more than two weeks, the 2023 NFL season will be here. The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs open the season at home vs. the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Sept. 10. Much has happened since we last polled our experts in the weeks after the 2023 NFL draft: The Washington Commanders […]
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