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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Carolina Panthers have taken defensive tackle Star Lotulelei of Utah with the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Panthers have re-signed cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and signed unrestricted free agent safety Mike Mitchell from the Oakland Raiders.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 30-22 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night in a matchup of teams with the worst records in the NFC.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Panthers announced they've signed free agent guard Jeremy Bridges to serve as a stop-gap for their struggling offensive line.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he has fired special teams coordinator Brian Murphy after the team gave up a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown to Trindon Holliday in Sunday's 36-14 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Panthers interim general manager Brandon Beane says the team has placed receiver/returner Kealoha Pilares on injured reserve and activated receiver David Gettis from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to take his place.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Cam Newton completed 13 of 23 passes for 201 yards with a touchdown and ran eight times for 37 yards and a score as the Carolina Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday with a 21-13 win over the Washington Redskins.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Running back optimistic about playing Sunday vs. Saints.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Former Gamecock football star Eric Norwood announced through Twitter on Monday that his time with the Carolina Panthers has come to a close.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Carolina coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton will start Friday night's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Former Arizona quarterback Derek Anderson has made it to the practice field with the Carolina Panthers, but just to watch.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Carolina coach Ron Rivera says the team met with former Arizona quarterback Derek Anderson on Monday and is putting the final touches on a deal for him to join the Panthers.

Monday, August 01, 2011  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is starting his summer tour at Carolina.

Monday, August 01, 2011  DeAngelo Williams says he saw enough changes for the better with the Carolina Panthers that he didn't want to leave.