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R.J. Webb - WR - Panthers

Panthers undrafted rookie WR R.J. Webb tore his right ACL and chipped a bone in his knee last Tuesday, June 11, at minicamp.

We specify the date simply for bookkeeping purposes, but there's a very real chance we never hear Webb's name again. Webb, 26 in August, tore both ACLs at Furman. He caught 31 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns as a senior back in 2009. Webb was waived-injured on Wednesday.
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
Jun 19 - 8:26 PM
Dale Moss - WR - Panthers

Panthers signed WR Dale Moss.

An undrafted free agent out of South Dakota State last season, Moss has athleticism to spare as a former basketball player, but hasn't come close to sticking on anyone's roster. He could be a practice squad player in Carolina.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Jun 19 - 6:22 PM
Star Lotulelei - DL - Panthers

Coach Ron Rivera said first-round DT Star Lotulelei has already "come a long way" with his pass rushing.

One of the reasons Lotulelei fell to 14th overall in the draft was because he earned a strict run defender label. The Panthers are teaching him to use his hands to shed blockers and are happy with the progress so far. They already know that Lotulelei is going to be an asset when asked to plug up running lanes.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 19 - 10:50 AM
Armanti Edwards - WR - Panthers

The Charlotte Observer believes Armanti Edwards is "beginning to look like an NFL receiver," and expects him to keep his roster spot.

Better late than never? Edwards has done absolutely nothing through his first three NFL seasons, but is apparently "running fluid routes and catching the ball in traffic." That's all good and well, but pad-less practices have always been when Edwards shines. We're highly skeptical he'll suddenly be a productive player in 2013, and don't consider his roster spot cinched up.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 18 - 5:14 PM
Greg Olsen - TE - Panthers

Greg Olsen reportedly demonstrated great timing with Cam Newton during offseason workouts.

Although tight end friendly coach Rob Chudzinski is gone, Olsen will remain Newton's second-favorite target. Brandon LaFell has shown few signs of progress and newcomers Domenik Hixon/Ted Ginn aren't the answer. Olsen will play virtually every snap and push for over 100 targets once again, leaving him on the back-end TE1 radar.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 18 - 8:38 AM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

GM Dave Gettleman admitted that he doesn't know if Jonathan Stewart (ankles) will be ready for training camp.

"We'll see. Time will tell," Gettleman said. Stewart is coming off surgery on both of his ankles and did not participate in any of the offseason program. DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert split the first-team reps. If Stewart can't participate fully in camp, the likelihood of a full-blown committee to start the regular season will increase. The Carolina backfield is as cloudy as ever.
Related: DeAngelo Williams, Mike Tolbert
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 18 - 8:34 AM
Cam Newton - QB - Panthers

The Panthers are de-emphasizing the zone read play under new OC Mike Shula.

During OTAs and minicamps, the Panthers did not practice very many option plays. The franchise wants Cam Newton to make plays from the pocket first and use his legs to create opportunities in the scrambling game. Essentially, Shula is planning on running more of a conventional offense that features base runs to the backs. It's a good thing for Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams, but it could lead to deflated rushing stats for Newton. In his first two NFL seasons, he's rushed 253 times for a jaw-dropping 1,447 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Related: Jonathan Stewart, DeAngelo Williams
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 18 - 8:29 AM
Robert Lester - DB - Panthers

Panthers undrafted rookie SS Robert Lester has received some first-team reps at spring practices.

ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas says it's "obvious" the Panthers are "very high" on Lester, and he's squarely in the mix to start opposite FS Charles Godfrey. Lester's change-of-direction and straight-line speed were both major concerns at Alabama, but he is big (6'1/220) and can make plays on the ball.
Source: ESPN.com
Jun 14 - 1:26 PM
Josh Thomas - DB - Panthers

Panthers CB Josh Thomas took the majority of minicamp reps with the first-team defense.

With Captain Munnerlyn sidelined, Thomas has been the No. 2 corner behind Josh Norman. The Panthers did very little to improve their secondary this offseason. Free agent pickup Drayton Florence is expected to see significant playing time in sub-defenses.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 14 - 11:03 AM
Armanti Edwards - WR - Panthers

Coach Ron Rivera says Armanti Edwards has been the "most improved" receiver after OTAs and minicamp.

"Probably the guy who’s really improved the most during these OTAs and minicamp has been Armanti," Rivera said. "He made a couple really nice plays. His development has been really key for us as well." Edwards will have to keep it up during training camp and preseason, but it sounds like he'll keep his job.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 13 - 6:20 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

The Associated Press considers Brandon LaFell "locked in" as the Panthers No. 2 receiver.

LaFell flopped in his big opportunity as a starter last year, recording a meager 44/677/4 line and falling behind Greg Olsen for targets. The Panthers brought in both Domenik Hixon and Ted Ginn in free agency, and we wouldn't rule them out from eventually pushing LaFell. He's entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Related: Domenik Hixon, Ted Ginn
Source: Associated Press
Jun 13 - 12:24 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas reiterates that Jonathan Stewart (ankles) might not be ready for training camp.

Stewart underwent surgery on both of his troublesome ankles this offseason. He hasn't participated in any of the offseason program. The Panthers haven't expressed any concern over Stewart's Week 1 status, but it will be a situation to monitor come August. Stewart needs to prove his health in order to ensure he's the top dog in the committee with DeAngelo Williams.
Related: DeAngelo Williams
Source: ESPN.com
Jun 13 - 11:09 AM
Jon Beason - LB - Panthers

Panthers SLB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) is participating in full at minicamp.

Coach Ron Rivera believes Beason is 100 percent. If that's true, the Panthers have a chance to form one of the league's better linebacking corps with Beason, Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis. Beason has appeared in just five games over the last two years.
Source: ESPN.com
Jun 13 - 8:53 AM
Armanti Edwards - WR - Panthers

The Charlotte Observer now considers Panthers WR/KR Armanti Edwards likely to make the team "with no problem."

The Observer is reversing course on Edwards, who they believed was "hard to see a spot for," just three weeks ago. Edwards has been a major flop since being taken in the third round of the 2010 draft, but may finally be turning a corner after stringing together multiple impressive practices. It's an encouraging sign for a Panthers receiving corps short on talent, but we won't hold our breath on Edwards emerging as a fantasy factor.
Source: Jonathan Jones on Twitter
Jun 12 - 3:49 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Panthers coach Ron Rivera insists No. 2 TE Ben Hartsock is a good complement to Greg Olsen.

Hartsock is a mediocre blocker and a liability in the passing game. But to hear Rivera tell it, he's a key piece. "You look at his catches, they're all on the underneath routes – the quick ins, the quick outs. People miss the value of that when you have one tight end that can stretch the field and the other one that can attack the middle." Greg Olsen is going to push for 90-plus percent of the snaps once again this year.
Related: Greg Olsen
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jun 12 - 12:05 PM

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