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Team Notebook: Carolina Panthers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Panthers | Peppers says he does not want long-term deal The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers DL Julius Peppers indicated Tuesday, Feb. 9, during a Charlotte radio interview that he is irritated by the team's silence in regards to contract talks. "I'm a man of very few words; I understand very well what silence means," Peppers said. "I do it a lot and I understand that. You being silent to me, I understand exactly what you're trying to say. Because of the lack of communication that they've had with us, if somebody asks me 'Do I want to stay in Carolina and play for the Panthers next year?,' it's like OK, well, how can you say you want to be somewhere if you're not really sure if they want you. Because they're not even talking to you." Peppers said the team has not had any serious discussions with his agent. Panthers | Unlikely to tender Petitti an offer Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers likely will not tender an offer to impending restricted free agent OT Rob Petitti. Panthers | Four RFAs likely to receive tender offers Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers likely will tender offers to impending restricted free-agents PK Rhys Lloyd, DT Louis Leonard, DT Tank Tyler and FS Quinton Teal during the offseason. Panthers | Expected to tender T. Davis an offer Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers are expected to tender free-agent LB Thomas Davis a contract offer if he is a restricted free agent during the offseason. The Panthers could tender him a low offer, which would give them a first-round draft choice if they allowed him to sign with another team. The Panthers could tender him the highest offer, which would give them a first-round and third-round pick if he left. Panthers | Likely will take QB during draft Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers likely will draft a quarterback at some point during the 2010 NFL Draft. Panthers | Could re-sign Muhammad Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers could re-sign impending free-agent WR Muhsin Muhammad during the offseason if the team is comfortable with the price. Panthers | Wesley could return if price is right Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers could look to re-sign CB Dante Wesley if the price is right. Wesley is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Panthers | H. Thomas unlikely to return next season Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DT Hollis Thomas is unlikely to return to the team next season. Thomas is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Panthers | May try to re-sign K. Vincent Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers may try to re-sign OG Keydrick Vincent, who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. However, they will not break the bank trying to bring him back. The team has been grooming OGs Mackenzy Bernadeau and Duke Robinson as eventual replacements. Panthers | Brayton likely to return Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers DE Tyler Brayton will likely return to the team. Brayton is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Brayton has resurrected his career with the team and the Panthers love his work ethic. Panthers | Williams says ankle healed Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams said the ankle injury that affected him at the end of this season is healed. Panthers | Peppers open to playing in any defensive scheme ESPN.com reports the agent for Carolina Panthers pending free-agent DL Julius Peppers, Carl Carey, said Peppers is willing to play in any type of defense next season. Last offseason, Peppers said he wanted to play as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. "He has indicated to me that he is open to hearing from the remaining 31 teams in the league," Carey said. "He is open to any defensive scheme at this point." Panthers | Have not held contract discussions with Peppers ESPN.com reports the Carolina Panthers and pending free-agent DL Julius Peppers have not engaged in any talks about a long-term contract extension so far this offseason. "And we don't expect to hear from them," Peppers' agent Carl Carey told The Associated Press in a phone interview Sunday, Jan. 31. The Panthers are not expected to place the franchise tag on Peppers this year, not with the cost of it being over $20 million. Panthers | Peppers likely to leave team Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers will likely leave the team this offseason, according to his agent, Carl Carey. Carey said he contacted the Panthers shortly after the 2009 season ended. Carey added, "They informed me they would make contact the following week and they never did. To date, we still have not heard from them. They are definitely giving Julius the silent treatment, but sometimes silence actually tells you more than words do. We can only conclude that they have moved on." Panthers | QB, WR expected to be draft priorities Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports quarterback and wide receiver are expected to be priorities for the Carolina Panthers during the 2010 NFL Draft. Panthers | Moore may not be starter next season Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Matt Moore may not be the favorite to start next season because head coach John Fox has been loyal to QB Jake Delhomme. Panthers | Expected to tender contract to Moore Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers likely will tender an offer to restricted free-agent QB Matt Moore. Panthers | Putting franchise tag on Peppers would be costly The Associated Press reports if the Carolina Panthers decide to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent DE Julius Peppers, they would have to give him a 20 percent raise, which would be more than $20 million. Panthers | Peppers unsure about his future The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers impending free-agent DE Julius Peppers said he does not know what will happen to him during the offseason. He said he does not have a preference as to which team he would like to play for next season. Panthers | Rodgers promoted The Associated Press reports the Carolina Panthers have promoted assistant special teams coach Jeff Rodgers to special teams coordinator. Panthers | Peppers at Pro Bowl practice Saturday The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers was at practice for the NFC Pro Bowl team Saturday, Jan. 30. He had an unexcused absence from practice Friday, Jan. 29. Panthers | Beason added to NFC Pro Bowl roster Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason has been added to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl, in place of injured San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (knee). Panthers | McCown, Feeley unlikely to be re-signed Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers QB Josh McCown and QB A.J. Feeley are both scheduled to be unrestricted free agents this offseason, but neither will likely be re-signed. Panthers | Kalil added to Pro Bowl roster Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com, reports Carolina Panthers C Ryan Kalil has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster in place of New Orleans Saints C Jonathan Goodwin, who will be playing in the Super Bowl. Panthers | Tolbert hired Andrew Mason, of Panthers.com, reports the Carolina Panthers hired Buffalo Bills wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert for the same position Thursday, Jan. 21. Panthers | J. Stewart's surgery successful Updating a previous item, David Scott, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (finger, Achilles') underwent successful surgery on his left Achilles' tendon Wednesday, Jan. 20. Stewart's agent, Ben Dogra, would not say what the severity of the injury had been, but he said the surgery was to alleviate "lingering pain." Stewart is expected to be ready for the team's minicamp in May. Dogra said Stewart also had minor surgery on a pinky finger. Panthers | Stewart to have surgery Wednesday Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (foot) said via Twitter that he will be having foot surgery Wednesday, Jan. 20. Panthers | Williamson retires Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers wide receivers coach Richard Williamson has retired from profession football. Panthers | Rodgers could be promoted Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers could promote assistant special teams coach Jeff Rodgers to their special teams coaching position. Panthers | Crossman fired Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports the Carolina Panthers have fired special teams coach Danny Crossman. Panthers | Scherer to remain with team Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer has decided to remain with the team. Scherer said in a text message that he declined an offer to become the University of Virginia's offensive coordinator. He added he was not involved with interviewing for any other jobs. Panthers | Unlikely to let Peppers walk away Scott Fowler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers are unlikely to let DE Julius Peppers walk away as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Panthers may use the franchise tag on him and then trade him. Panthers | Fox given out clause in contract Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Carolina Panthers gave head coach John Fox the right to void out of his contract if he found a more attractive job, according to league sources. Panthers | Could lose Scherer Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer interviewed Thursday, Jan. 7, for the offensive coordinator position at the University of Virginia. He appears to be the leading candidate for the position, according to sources. An announcement could come within the next few days. Panthers | Peppers waiting on team before commenting on future Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carl Carey, agent for Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers, said Peppers wants to hear how the Panthers plan to handle his potential free agency before commenting on his future. Carey said Peppers' concerns from last season about the team no longer exist. Panthers | Restructure Diggs' contract Darin Gantt, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have restructured the contract of LB Na'il Diggs. He was scheduled to make $2 million in 2010, but now will make $855,000 next season. The Panthers have also added four years to his contract. Panthers | Three re-signed to future contracts Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed free agents WR Dexter M. Jackson, CB Marcus Walker and DE Eric M. Moore to future contracts. Panthers | Delhomme's finger improving David Scott, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme (finger) said his finger is good and that he underwent an X-ray Monday, Jan. 4. Delhomme added, "It's getting close. It's been five weeks and it's getting better." Panthers | Delhomme expects to be with team next season David Scott, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme said Monday, Jan. 4, that he expects to be with the team next season. Panthers | Stewart runs for 125 yards Week 17 The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart had 16 carries for 125 yards with a touchdown Week 17. Panthers | Week 17 Inactives The Carolina Panthers have declared CB C.J. Wilson, RB DeAngelo Williams, DL Derek Landri, LB Hilee Taylor, QB Hunter Cantwell, LB Mortty Ivy, OT Rob Petitti, RB Tyrell Sutton inactive for Week 17. Panthers | D. Williams won't play in Week 17 Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (ankle) did not practice again Friday, Jan. 1, due to a sprained left ankle. He is doubtful for the team's Week 17 game and will not be able to play. Panthers | Stewart to play during Week 17 Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') returned to practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is questionable for the team's Week 17 game. Stewart is expected to start. Panthers | Sutton to miss Week 17 Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB Tyrell Sutton (ankle) missed practice Friday, Jan. 1, due to an ankle injury and is doubtful for Week 17. He will not be able to play. Panthers | Smith placed on IR Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith (forearm) was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve Friday, Jan. 1, due to a broken left forearm. According to ESPN.com, Smith is the 12th member of the Panthers to go on IR this season. |
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