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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:47:52 -0700
Carolina Panthers OT Jordan Gross made his 142nd start in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, setting the franchise record. He passes former S Mike Minter (1997-2006) and WR Muhsin Muhammad (1996-2004, 08-09).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:20:41 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (knee) is questionable for Week 14 but returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 7.
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:25:57 -0800
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 6, and is questionable for Week 14.
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:35:30 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 29, as he was given a day off to rest.
Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:20:54 -0700
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (knee) practiced Friday, Oct. 27, and is expected to play Week 8.
Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:23:07 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (knee) practiced Thursday, Oct. 26, and is probable for Week 8.
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:18:15 -0700
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (knee) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 25, and is listed as probable for Week 8.
Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:39:37 -0700
Brett Borden, of Panthers.com, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter is excited about S Colin Branch (knee) returning to the field this season after he suffered a season-ending knee injury last year. "It's a blessing to see him out there," said Minter. "I love playing with smart safeties because I don't have to worry about them. We've got total confidence in Colin coming in and doing what he needs to do." Branch is expected to receive extensive playing time in Week 3 with S Shaun Williams (foot) doubtful with a foot injury. "He's in a pressure situation right now and it's an opportunity for him to step up and show everybody he's back," Minter said of Branch.
Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:47:23 -0700
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have named S Mike Minter one of their defensive team captains.
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:46:23 -0700
Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter returned to practice Thursday, Aug. 17, after being absent due to the death of his mother. Head coach John Fox believes that being back with the team will help Minter to get through the grieving process.
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:24:20 -0700
Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter could return Wednesday, Aug. 16. Minter has been away to attend funeral services for his mother in Lawton, Okla.
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:59:35 -0700
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox missed practice Monday, Aug. 14, to attend the funeral of Panthers S Mike Minter's mother.
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:52:46 -0700
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers DE Mike Rucker missed practice Monday, Aug. 14, to attend the funeral of Panthers S Mike Minter's mother.
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:25:05 -0700
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 12. Minter, whose mother died Thursday, Aug. 10, is expected to rejoin the team next week.
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:43:52 -0700
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter will be away from the team indefinitely after the death of his mother Thursday morning, Aug. 10. Minter left the team's training camp Tuesday night, Aug. 8, when his mother suddenly became ill at her home in Oklahoma. The cause of her death was not immediately available. Head coach John Fox would not confirm that Minter will miss Saturday's exhibition opener, Aug. 12, against Buffalo, but it appears unlikely he'll rejoin the team by then. KFFL sends their condolences to Minter's family and friends.
Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:30:21 -0700
The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter was excused from workouts Wednesday, Aug. 9, for personal reasons. He missed workouts Tuesday, Aug. 8, due to an illness.
Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:47:36 -0700
Panthers.com reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (sick) did not participate in morning practice Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 05:59:35 -0800
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter's 2006 salary cap number dropped from $3.6 million to $2.1 million when he restructured his contract.
Thu, 02 Mar 2006 15:55:04 -0800
Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter finalized a restructure of his contract that gave Carolina a $1.7 million salary cap cushion.
Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:06:19 -0800
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers are in the process of restructuring S Mike Minter's contract. By restructuring Minter's deal, the team will free up about $1.7 million.
Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:34:05 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (wrist) practiced Friday, Jan. 20. He remains probable for the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 22.
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:56:24 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (wrist) returned to practice Thursday, Jan. 19, and is probable for the NFC Championship.
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:35:33 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (wrist) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 18, and is probable for the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 22, against the Seattle Seahawks.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:29:33 -0800
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (thigh) practiced Friday, Nov. 18, and is probable for Week 11.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:55:06 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (thigh) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 17. He remains probable on the team's weekly injury report.
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:06:25 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (thigh) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 16, and is probable for Week 11.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:43:31 -0800
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (thigh) practiced Friday, Nov. 11, and is probable for Week 10. Minter is expected to play.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 13:06:23 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (thigh) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 10, and is questionable for Week 10.
Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:52:01 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (thigh) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 9, and is questionable for Week 10.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005 13:20:56 -0800
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (quadriceps) suffered a sprained quad injury in Week 9, but the extent of the injury is unknown.
Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:43:23 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (calf) practiced Friday, Oct. 7 and is expected to play in Week 5.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:59:55 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (calf) returned to practice Thursday, Oct. 6, and is probable for the Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 9.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:35:32 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, and is probable for the Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 9.
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 14:48:13 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (calf) practiced Friday, Sept. 23 and is expected to play in Week 3. Minter is officially listed as questionable this week.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:25:29 -0700
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (calf) returned to practice Thursday, Sept. 22, and is listed as questionable for the Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Sept. 25.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:30:40 -0700
David Newton, of The State, reports Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (calf) did some light running in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21, and expects to be in full pads Thursday, Sept. 22. Minter expects to be ready for the Week 3 game.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 10:28:15 -0700
Carolina Panthers S Idrees Bashir would likely start at free safety if S Mike Minter (calf) can't play in the team's Week 3 game.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005 10:12:28 -0700
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (calf strain) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 3 game.
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:31:15 -0700
Updating a previous story, the Rock Hill Herald's Darin Gantt reports Carolina Panthers S Mike Minter (calf) had said he felt he would miss two weeks of action. He seemed more optimistic after meeting with trainer Ryan Vermillion, and head coach John Fox did nothing to send it back the original direction Monday, Sept. 19. Fox said Minter was "day-to-day," and wouldn't elaborate. However, there was a sense among team officials that the injury might not be as bad as Minter originally feared.
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:51:36 -0700
Carolina Panthers FS Mike Minter (calf strain) suffered a calf strain during the team's Week 2 game. He said he could miss a week or two of action. S Idrees Bashir is likely to start in Minter's place, if he is out.