http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football RSS Feed for WCNC - Sports - Panthers en-us Wed, 23 May 2012 14:47:16 GMT 2012-05-23T14:47:16Z en-us http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/NFL-making-thigh-and-knee-pads-mandatory-in-13-153087605.html The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:47:16 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/NFL-making-thigh-and-knee-pads-mandatory-in-13-153087605.html 2012-05-23T14:47:16Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Steve-Smith-talks-about-his-changing-life-perspective-152096525.html Carolina Panther Steve Smith has always wanted to play football and there’s no doubt he’s been successful. But he admits living out his dream hasn’t been a dream. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:07:40 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Steve-Smith-talks-about-his-changing-life-perspective-152096525.html 2012-05-18T22:07:40Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/NFL-passes-new-pad-rules-for-players-152653615.html The NFL has made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union could oppose because the move was not collectively bargained. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:16:05 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/NFL-passes-new-pad-rules-for-players-152653615.html 2012-05-22T19:16:05Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Carolina-Panthers-star-launches-new-effort-through-local-charity-151955785.html It all started with the search for a family mission trip. Carolina Panther Steve Smith and his wife Angie wanted to find a way to serve the community with their three children. That search led to much more than just one trip for Steve. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:06:27 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Carolina-Panthers-star-launches-new-effort-through-local-charity-151955785.html 2012-05-18T22:06:27Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-make-TE-moves-sign-Finley-waive-Lloyd-151791515.html The Panthers have announced they've made a move at tight end, signing Joe Jon Finley and waiving Tarren Lloyd. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:18:51 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-make-TE-moves-sign-Finley-waive-Lloyd-151791515.html 2012-05-16T22:18:51Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-announce-theyve-signed-all-7-draft-picks-151131935.html The Panthers have signed all seven of their draft picks, including linebacker Luke Kuechly from Boston College, Carolina's first-round pick and the No. 9 overall choice. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:20:16 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-announce-theyve-signed-all-7-draft-picks-151131935.html 2012-05-15T15:20:16Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-reach-deal-with-Luke-Kuechly-151060865.html The Panthers reached an agreement with first-round draft choice Luke Kuechly Thursday on the eve of the team's rookie minicamp. Fri, 11 May 2012 02:59:13 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-reach-deal-with-Luke-Kuechly-151060865.html 2012-05-11T02:59:13Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Owners-next-door-neighbor-to-Panthers-player-149660265.html As a child growing up in Morrocroft Estates, the gated community in south Charlotte, Brenton Bersin attended an annual spring barbecue at a neighbor’s house. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:11 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Owners-next-door-neighbor-to-Panthers-player-149660265.html 2012-05-15T15:21:11Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-add-Harris-to-compete-for-punting-spot-150674255.html The Panthers have signed punter Nick Harris to compete with rookie Brad Nortman. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:34:24 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Panthers-add-Harris-to-compete-for-punting-spot-150674255.html 2012-05-08T21:34:24Z http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Carolina-Panthers-add-12-undrafted-free-agents-149697855.html The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on contracts with 12 players, including wide receiver Brenton Bersin from Wofford College. Tue, 01 May 2012 18:12:47 GMT http://www.wcnc.com/sports/football/Carolina-Panthers-add-12-undrafted-free-agents-149697855.html 2012-05-01T18:12:47Z