Mike Minter, FS, Retired

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Panthers | Minter officially retires
Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:57:53 -0700

Updating a previous report, Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (knee) officially announced his retirement Tuesday, Aug. 7. "I've thought about it long and hard. It's been a great 10 years in the NFL. I could not have spent it at a better place than Carolina with an owner like Jerry Richardson. I don't want to be at 80 or 85 percent but want to be remembered as a player who always played at 100 percent," Minter said.

Panthers | Minter to retire
Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:03:19 -0700

Mike Cranston, of the Associated Press, reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (knee) has decided to retire, according to a source familiar with the decision. A formal announcement is expected Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Panthers | Minter may retire before season begins
Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:09:32 -0700

The NFL Network reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (knee) may retire before the 2007 season starts because he is experiencing painful knees.

Panthers | Minter misses practice
Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:58:45 -0700

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (undisclosed) was held out of the team's morning practice Friday, Aug. 3.

Panthers | Minter could end up a backup
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:21:39 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter could be headed to a backup role after the team traded for S Chris Harris.

Panthers | Salley and Cooper may be starters
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:35:30 -0700

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers may use FS Deke Cooper and SS Nate Salley as their starting safeties, with FS Mike Minter being a primary backup.

Panthers | Minter will retire after 2007 season
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:14:50 -0700

The NFL Network reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter said he will retire after the 2007 season.

Panthers | Minter restructures contract
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:58:07 -0700

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter agreed to restructure his contract and save the team just over $1.4 million in cap space. Minter was scheduled to have a base salary of $2.15 million for the 2007 season, but agreed to make $820,000 instead. It is not clear as to whether Minter can earn more through incentives.

Panthers | Minter is a potential cap casualty
Sun, 07 Jan 2007 09:58:18 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter is a potential salary-cap casualty this offseason. The team could also decide to restructure his contract to lower his salary cap number for the 2007 season.

Panthers | Minter practices Friday, upgraded to probable
Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:56:26 -0800

Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (knee) practiced Friday, Dec. 8, and has been upgraded to probable for Week 14.

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