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Team Notebook: Carolina PanthersPanthers | Davie claimed Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have calimed TE Andrew Davie (Jets) off waivers. Panthers | Sundberg candidate to replace Kyle Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers LS Nick Sundberg could replace LB Jason Kyle as the team's long snapper this season. Kyle signed with the New Orleans Saints. Panthers | Miller and Juergens released Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have released WR Brit Miller and LB Mike Juergens. Panthers | Jansen expected to replace Kyle David Scott, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers OL J.J. Jansen is expected to be the team's new long snapper, after free-agent LB Jason Kyle (Panthers) signed with the New Orleans Saints. Panthers | Cantwell could make practice squad Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Hunter Cantwell has a better chance of making the team's practice squad than the 53-man roster. Panthers | Cantwell improved his throwing motion Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Hunter Cantwell has worked to improve his throwing motion in recent months and is anxious to prove he can play on the next level. Cantwell threw 16 interceptions in his senior season at Louisville last year. Cantwell has shown good arm strength on deep routes, but his accuracy remains a question. Panthers | MacDonald, Oshinowo waived Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports the Carolina Panthers have waived LS Pat MacDonald and DT Babatunde Oshinowo. Panthers | Goodson signed David Scott, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have signed fourth-round draft choice RB Mike Goodson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Panthers | Fiammetta signs David Scott, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have signed fourth-round draft choice FB Tony Fiammetta to a four-year deal, according to his agent. Financial terms were not disclosed. Panthers | Peppers open to contract talks The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers said he is open to long-term contract negotiations with the Panthers. Panthers | Manson, Sullivan waived The Associated Press reports the Carolina Panthers have waived RB Markus Manson and CB Reggie Sullivan. Panthers | Munnerlyn signed The Associated Press reports the Carolina Panthers have signed seventh-round draft choice CB Captain Munnerlyn. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Panthers | Peppers signs tender NFL.com reports Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers has signed his one-year, $16.7 million franchise tender offer. Panthers | Battle at fullback brewing Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers FB Brad Hoover will be challenged for the starting fullback duties by rookie FB Tony Fiammetta, a fifth-round draft choice. Hoover is used to having to fight to keep his job, but he turns 33 this season and his body has taken some abuse over the last 10 seasons. Hoover said he's trying to show Fiammetta the ropes, but noted he isn't showing the rookie everything. Hoover said both players need to approach the situation as if they're fighting for a position. Panthers | Beason says Peppers not sure if he will come to camp The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason said DE Julius Peppers told him he does not know if he will report for the team's training camp on time. Panthers | Stewart injury update Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles) said a sore left Achilles is what caused him to miss all of the team's OTAs. Stewart, however, should be ready to practice when training camp opens in early August. The injury was apparently related to Stewart overcompensating for a toe injury that slowed him down last offseason. "It just kind of flared up," Stewart said. "I'm pretty much staying off of it to just kind of let it heal." Panthers | Gamble wants to go against top receivers Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers CB Chris Gamble said he wants to cover the opponent's best receiver this season. "If they call a defense I will be ready for it. But hopefully they will put me on the best receiver and let me try to do what I can do," Gamble said. Panthers | Martin doing well with position change Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers CB Sherrod Martin said his transition from a safety in college to a cornerback in the NFL is going well. "I think I'm adapting pretty good. I can always get better. Right now I have to focus on the little things at cornerback. Right now it's fundamentals and techniques for me to help me on down the line. I have to be like a detective out there – every little thing counts," Martin said. Martin could be the team's No. 3 cornerback this season. Panthers | E. Brown learning both defensive end positions Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DE Everette Brown has been learning both the left and right defensive end positions. Brown has been playing mostly at left end during offseason workouts, but flipped over to right end in practice Tuesday, June 9, where he'll remain for the rest of summer school. Panthers | Lee impressing in practice Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jamall Lee continues to look very good and quick during offseason practices. Panthers | Stewart remains sidelined Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) continues to miss practice with what is being called an ankle injury by head coach John Fox. Stewart is expected to be fine for training camp. Panthers | T. Davis returns to practice Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis returned to practice Monday, June 8, after missing last week due to personal matters. Panthers | Kalil looking bigger than last year Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers C Ryan Kalil appears to be a bit bigger and more muscular than last season. Panthers | Begin negotiations with Brown Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have begun negotiations with second-round draft choice DE Everette Brown. Panthers | Expect growing pains on special teams Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator Danny Crossman expects to have growing paints early on special teams because they have so many inexperienced players. Crossman said, "We are going to have to work through it with young guys. You hope it doesn't happen and you coach the heck out of it and talk about all sorts of things. But when you get on the field there will be some ups and downs." The team lost their primary punt and kickoff returner from last season, as well as their long snapper and top three coverage players from last season. Panthers | Competition at fullback Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers FB Brad Hoover will have to fight off FB Tony Fiammetta for the team's starting fullback spot. "Tony is a good guy, a great guy," Hoover said. "I'm trying to show him the ropes – but not everything. There has been no indication of how they want to approach it. The way we both have to approach it is we're fighting for a position and (knowing) this is a competition." Panthers | Goodson seeing time as a slot receiver Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Mike Goodson is the No. 3 running back on the depth chart behind RB DeAngelo Williams and RB Jonathan Stewart, but the team has been using Goodson quite a bit as a slot receiver in offseason practices. Goodson also has been returning kicks. Panthers | McCown currently No. 2 quarterback Scott Fowler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said QB Josh McCown is currently the team's No. 2 quarterback and QB Matt Moore was the No. 3 quarterback. Panthers | Munnerlyn works as returner The Charlotte Observer reports Carolina Panthers CB Captain Munnerlyn worked as a kick returner during practice this week. Panthers | Muhammad to practice Monday Andrew Mason, of Panthers.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad will participate in practice Monday, June 1. He missed practice this week because he was tending to a family matter. Panthers | Delhomme believes Jarrett can be a big contributor Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme said be believes WR Dwayne Jarrett can be a big contributor for the team this season. Panthers | Not looking to add to OL depth at this time Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said the team is not looking to sign any free agent offensive linemen at this time because they feel good about their young linemen but could add some in the future. "Just like everything you are evaluating every day and you see how things go and competition will answer those questions. But we feel like we've got some good competition for those backup spots," Hurney said. Panthers | Delhomme impressed with Goodson Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme said he has been impressed with the speed of rookie RB Mike Goodson. "He's got some jets, I know that," Delhomme said. "Don't get me wrong, we're still in skirts right now. You always have those guys who look good in shorts. But this guy, he's got some explosiveness. In the little bit of time he's been out here you can tell he's explosive." Panthers | Richardson says he is feeling good The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson said he is feeling good after undergoing heart transplant surgery less than four months ago. Panthers | Gross said Schwartz getting stronger Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers OT Jordan Gross said OT Geoffrey Schwartz has gotten stronger during the offseason. "He kind of lifted all winter with me and [C Ryan Kalil] and ran with us and is probably the most improved player physically. I think he has a shot at being a good tackle for us," Gross said. Panthers | Harris says shoulder feeling better Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers SS Chris Harris (shoulder) said his surgically repaired shoulder is feeling better but is not 100 percent yet. Panthers | Two signed Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have signed undrafted free-agent CB Reggie Sullivan (Johnson C. Smith) and S Paul Chara (Syracuse). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Panthers | Several return to practice Wednesday Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers SS Chris Harris (shoulder), LB Jon Beason (shoulder), DT Damione Lewis (undisclosed), LB Na'il Diggs (undisclosed) and CB Chris Gamble (undisclosed) participated in practice Wednesday, May 27. All missed at least a portion of the team's rookie minicamp because of injury. Panthers | Robinson, Muhammad not practicing Wednesday Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WRs Ryne Robinson and Muhsin Muhammad were not participating in practice Wednesday, May 27. It is not known why the players were not practicing. Panthers | Rosario not practicing Wednesday Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers TE Dante Rosario (back) was not participating in practice Wednesday, May 27. Panthers | Stewart not practicing Wednesday Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (foot) was not participating in practice Wednesday, May 27. Panthers | Williams practices Wednesday Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, May 27. Panthers | Peppers not present at OTA Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers is not present for the team's organized team activity Wednesday, May 27. Panthers | Irvin will spell defense tackles this season Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers will rely on DT Corvey Irvin to spell DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu and DT Damione Lewis during games this season. Panthers | Goodson could be used in slot Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers could use RB Mike Goodson as a slot receiver at times this season. |
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