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Ted Ginn | Wide Receiver

Team: Carolina Panthers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 4/12/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 180
College: Ohio State
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Panthers.com considers Ted Ginn the "leader in the clubhouse" to handle return duties this season.
Ginn will face competition from Kealoha Pilares, Armond Smith, Armanti Edwards, Joe Adams, and Domenik Hixon, but the 28-year-old veteran should win out. Ginn has averaged 23.2 yards per kickoff return and 11.0 yards on punt returns in his career with six combined touchdowns. Apr 7 - 11:28 AM
Source: panthers.com

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Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Panthers signed WR/KR Ted Ginn, formerly of the 49ers, to a one-year contract.

Ginn also drew interest from the Bengals. His main contributions will be in the return game, replacing former third-round bust Armanti Edwards. The Panthers' receiving depth chart still doesn't bring much to the table beyond Steve Smith and Brandon LaFell, so Ginn could challenge for third-wideout snaps. Ginn, who turns 28 next month, averaged 10.2 yards on 32 punt returns in 2012.
Related: 49ers
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 21 - 5:10 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

The Panthers offered free agent KR/WR Ted Ginn a contract during his visit.

"I know our guys really spoke highly of his visit," Rivera said. "The interesting thing about Ted is he gives us some depth at wide receiver who can challenge for playing time opportunity. But also he's got special teams value, which is big." If Rivera's comments are any indication, Ginn should become a Panther sometime in the next 48 hours.
Related: Panthers
Source: Charlotte Observer
Mar 20 - 1:17 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Free agent KR/WR Ted Ginn visited the Panthers on Tuesday.

It's Ginn's second visit after he stopped by Cincinnati last week. Carolina needs help at receiver, but Ginn would likely be signed as a pure return specialist.
Related: Panthers
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mar 19 - 6:18 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Free agent KR/WR Ted Ginn visited the Bengals on Thursday.

Cincinnati is in the market for a straight-line situational deep threat and kick returner with Brandon Tate being a free agent. Ginn also has ties to the area as an Ohio State alum.
Related: Bengals
Source: Geoff Hobson on Twitter
Mar 14 - 4:04 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

The Detroit Free Press thinks the Lions could be interested in free agent Ted Ginn if second-tier free agents get too pricey.

Ginn would be a third-tier receiver. It appears the second-tier guys like Danny Amendola will indeed be looking for monster paydays after Brian Hartline set their market high. Stefan Logan was a complete failure in the return game for Detroit last year. Ginn could replace Logan on special teams and Titus Young as a straight-line, situational deep threat.
Related: Lions
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mar 10 - 1:05 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

A league source tells CSN Bay Area the 49ers have not "placed a high priority" on re-signing return specialist Ted Ginn.

Ginn is still a fine return man, but continued to have trouble staying healthy in 2012, and offered nothing as a pass catcher for a team hurting for receiver depth. The 49ers would be better off devoting Ginn's roster spot to a returner who can actually catch passes in a pinch, or vice versa. Beat writer Matt Maiocco reports LaMichael James and Kyle Williams could compete for return duties in Ginn's absence.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Feb 22 - 11:14 AM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn's father suggested that his free agent son will not be back with the Niners next season.

Despite season-ending injuries to both Kyle Williams and Mario Manningham, Ginn was limited to strict return duties. He finished with two catches on the year. "They don't use him. He has to find a home," the elder Ginn said. Expect the return specialist to sign on with a team willing to at least let him compete for snaps at wideout.
Source: Tim Warsinskey on Twitter
Feb 5 - 10:26 AM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn was held without a catch in the 49ers' Super Bowl XLVII loss to Baltimore.

Ginn was silent as usual in the receiving game, but he broke off a field-changing punt return of 32 yards midway through the third quarter, setting up a Frank Gore touchdown that cut Baltimore's lead to 28-20. Ginn also had a 31-yard kick return. An impending free agent, the ship seems to have sailed on Ginn emerging as an impact wide receiver. 28 in April, Ginn will likely be viewed by most clubs as a return specialist only on the open market.
Feb 4 - 12:19 AM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn caught one pass for one yard in San Francisco's Week 13 loss to the Rams.

Ginn's only target of the afternoon was just his second of the season. He was a part of the game's biggest play, however, as QB Colin Kaepernick fouled up a pitch to Ginn with 3:04 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Rams took the resulting fumble to the house for a touchdown. Even with Kyle Williams out for the season, there's a zero percent chance Ginn becomes a factor in the 49ers offense.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 05:53:00 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Making his 2012 debut, Ted Ginn (ankle) returned four punts for 40 yards in the 49ers' Week 4 win over the Jets.

Ginn got one carry on a reverse for seven yards and didn't see a target in the passing game. Kyle Williams continued to handle kickoff returns, but Ginn should be back there soon enough. Last year, he was third in kickoff-return average (27.3 yards) and fourth in punt-return average (12.3).
Source: CSN Bay Area
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 11:06:00 AM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn (ankle) and Brandon Jacobs (knee) are both questionable for Week 3.

Just like they were in Week 2. CSN Bay Area reported Thursday that Jacobs "appears doubtful" for Sunday's tilt with the Vikings, but it appears Ginn might finally have a chance at reclaiming return duties. Regardless, he remains out of sight, out of mind in fantasy leagues.
Related: Brandon Jacobs
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 04:51:00 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn (ankle) and Brandon Jacobs (knee) are officially questionable for Week 2.

Neither player is expected to dress for Sunday night's tilt with the Lions on NBC. Kyle Williams will return punts while second-year pro Kendall Hunter acts as Frank Gore's primary backup.
Related: Brandon Jacobs
Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 06:06:00 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn (ankle) and Brandon Jacobs (knee) remained out of 49ers practice Thursday.

Neither player is expected to suit up for Sunday Night Football against the Lions. That leaves Kyle Williams on punt returns and Kendall Hunter as Frank Gore's primary backup. Ginn and Jacobs should both initially be considered questionable for Week 3.
Related: Brandon Jacobs
Source: CSN Bay Area
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 05:49:00 PM
Ted Ginn - WR - Panthers

Ted Ginn (ankle) missed a third straight practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 1.

We don't expect to see Ginn play against the Packers. The 49ers will likely turn back to Kyle Williams on punt returns, and possibly rookie LaMichael James as the primary kickoff returner. Ginn has been out since August 23.
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 06:02:00 PM

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PosRoleName
QB1Cam Newton
2Derek Anderson
3Jimmy Clausen
4Colby Cameron
RB1Jonathan Stewart
2DeAngelo Williams
3Kenjon Barner
4Armond Smith
5Tauren Poole
GLB1Jonathan Stewart
2Mike Tolbert
3RB1Jonathan Stewart
2Mike Tolbert
FB1Mike Tolbert
2Michael Zordich
WR11Steve Smith
2Ted Ginn
3Kealoha Pilares
4Joe Adams
5Lamont Bryant
WR21Brandon LaFell
2Domenik Hixon
3Armanti Edwards
4David Gettis
5James Shaw
WR31Domenik Hixon
TE1Greg Olsen
2Ben Hartsock
3Richie Brockel
4Nelson Rosario
5Logan Brock
K1Graham Gano
2Morgan Lineberry