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Jimmy Clausen | Quarterback

Team: Carolina Panthers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/21/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 222
College: Notre Dame
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ESPN's John Clayton says it's "pretty safe to say" Jimmy Clausen has zero trade value.
We wouldn't disagree. Clayton isn't as in-touch as he once was, but it's confirmation the rest of the league has soured on the prospects of Clausen ever making something of himself as well. With No. 2 Derek Anderson a free agent, Clausen could be elevated to Cam Newton's backup next year. Clausen's rookie deal runs dry after the 2013 season. Jan 21 - 8:19 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Derek Anderson is "still ahead" of Jimmy Clausen in the competition to back-up Cam Newton.

It's a troubling sign for Clausen's future, though he could still move ahead of Anderson with a strong preseason. Despite Panthers coach Ron Rivera's June musing to the contrary, Clausen may never sniff another NFL starting job.
Related: Derek Anderson
Source: Steve Reed on Twitter
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 11:47:00 AM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes Jimmy Clausen will get another chance to start in the NFL.

Barring injury to Cam Newton, it won't happen in Carolina, of course. "The kid’s got a good arm, he’s an accurate passer, he’s learned a lot, and I think if he continues to grow this season he’s going to get his opportunity," Rivera said. Clausen had one of the worst rookie seasons of all time, and shouldn't generate interest as a starter when his rookie deal runs out in 2014.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 11:03:00 AM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Contrary to previous reports, Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen does not have a $923,000 roster bonus due on March 27.

The $923,000 was a "one-time" bonus that Clausen would have triggered by hitting performance and playing-time incentives. After riding the pine as a third-stringer last year, those benchmarks were not met. Without a bonus, Clausen has a better chance of staying on the roster.
Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 08:38:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Jimmy Clausen is "in the mix" to return in 2012.

Due a $923,000 roster bonus on March 27, Clausen is a strong candidate for release after being inactive for all 16 games in 2011, but Rivera insists "he's most certainly a guy that's in the mix in terms of ... competing." The Panthers are reportedly in the market for backup with a skill-set more similar to Cam Newton's. If Clausen's back, it will again be as the third-stringer.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 12:55:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

The Panthers can clear over $1 million in salary cap space by waiving Jimmy Clausen next month.

Clausen is due a $923,000 roster bonus on March 27. He spent 2011 as Carolina's third-stringer, inactive on all 16 game days after failing to beat out Derek Anderson for the Panthers' backup job. The Panthers are up against the cap, and need to shed $9.6 million before the new league year (March 13).
Source: ESPN.com
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 03:36:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Panthers declared QB Jimmy Clausen, CB Darius Butler, S Jordan Pugh, RB Mike Goodson, TE Richie Brockel, OT Lee Ziemba, and DT Frank Kearse inactive for Week 8 against the Vikings.

Butler and Pugh are Carolina's primary nickel and dime defenders. Unfortunately, a Vikings team short on receivers probably won't be able to exploit their absences. Clausen has been an inactive third-stringer all season long.
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 11:46:00 AM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Panthers declared QB Jimmy Clausen inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Clausen loses out to Derek Anderson for the No. 2 job behind Cam Newton. Other Panthers inactives: CB Josh Thomas, FB Jerome Felton, LB Jason Williams, OT Lee Ziemba and WR Kealoha Pilares.
Related: Derek Anderson
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 03:01:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Coach Ron Rivera still hasn't decided between Jimmy Clausen and Derek Anderson for the Panthers' backup quarterback job.

The inability of either backup to separate is confirmation that Cam Newton is going to have a long leash. We suspect Anderson will be the No. 2 thanks to his performance in the preseason finale. The new NFL rules on third QBs mean Clausen would still be active on Sundays, which gives the opponent something to be excited about if they manage to knock both Newton and Anderson out of a given game.
Related: Derek Anderson
Source: Charlotte Observer
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 11:35:00 AM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Jimmy Clausen appears to have lost the Panthers' backup job to Derek Anderson.

Anderson relieved Cam Newton in the second quarter, completing 11-of-19 passes for 192 yards and a 41-yard touchdown pass to David Clowney. Clausen's performance, on the other hand, was "disastrous." He threw an interception on his first pass, lost a fumble that led to a Steelers touchdown, and was sacked three times. Newton is going to have a longer leash than expected.
Related: Derek Anderson, Cam Newton
Source: Gaston Gazette
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 02:21:00 AM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Jimmy Clausen was held out of Panthers practice on Saturday with a knee injury.

The injury is not believed to be serious. The bigger news for Clausen is that the Panthers picked Cam Newton over him to start their preseason finale. Barring a Newton injury, Clausen is destined to open the season as a backup.
Source: Joseph Person on Twitter
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 04:28:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Jimmy Clausen completed 9-of-15 passes for 69 yards in the Panthers' second preseason game Friday night.

Derek Anderson didn't play, while Cam Newton managed only a slightly worse yards-per-pass attempt average and completion rate than Clausen against better defenders. Clausen is making this quarterback battle into a situation where the Panthers may as well throw their rookie into the fire because Newton is at least the lesser of two evils. There's little reason to play Clausen, unless you're of the belief that rookie QBs "develop" better on the bench.
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 10:52:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Jimmy Clausen completed 4-of-7 passes for 69 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Panthers' preseason opener.

Clausen also scrambled once for four yards and took two sacks. Aside from the touchdown and pick, the other three series ended in punts. The touchdown pass was thrown behind newly acquired TE Greg Olsen and would have been contested if anyone other than rookie SS Tyler Sash had been in coverage. Clausen's interception was a rushed under-throw that Michael Boley took back for six. Overwhelmed and underprepared, Clausen will need to step it up in the next three weeks if he wants to avoid the bench come Week 1.
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 08:56:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Jimmy Clausen will be the Panthers' starting quarterback in their preseason opener against the Giants Saturday night.

Quarterbacks that start the first preseason game usually start the third, and then the season opener. Reliable beat writer Darin Gantt isn't buying for a second that Clausen will get the nod over No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton, however. Perhaps Clausen can make a case by performing well on Saturday. Facing the Giants with a makeshift receiver corps, the odds remain heavily against him.
Related: Cam Newton
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 12:24:00 PM
Jimmy Clausen - QB - Panthers

Jimmy Clausen was listed as the starting quarterback on the Panthers' first depth chart of training camp.

Coach Ron Rivera praised Clausen for his practice work Tuesday while suggesting Cam Newton needs to gain consistency. The Panthers are also tweaking Newton's mechanics. Both QBs will start games during the preseason, and the depth chart is fluid. A decision on the Week 1 starter likely won't occur until after the third preseason game.
Related: Derek Anderson, Cam Newton
Source: Joseph Person on Twitter
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 04:34:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
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