McCaffrey opts to skip Pro Bowl; Kamara gets nod
All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey decided not to play in the Pro Bowl because Carolina's spring workouts have been moved up two weeks after the team hired a new head coach in Matt Rhule.
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2019 Schedule
5-11, 4th in NFC South
NFL players considering retirement in the 2020 offseason: 16 who could walk away
Which players have publicly mulled whether to play football in 2020? Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Greg Olsen lead the list.
Stephen A.: NFL should have been addressing CTE years earlier (1:47)
Newton: Concussions wreaked havoc on Kuechly's career (1:44)
Panthers LB Kuechly announces retirement at 28
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring at age 28 after eight seasons in the NFL.
NFL responds to Luke Kuechly's surprise retirement at age 28
From teammates such as Greg Olsen and Christian McCaffrey to opponents such as J.J. Watt and Eric Weddle, tributes poured in for retiring linebacker Luke Kuechly.
What does Brady hire mean for Panthers' future at QB? (1:00)
Sources: LSU's Brady to become Panthers' OC
LSU's Joe Brady, 30, will return to the NFL as the league's youngest active offensive coordinator.
Picking the biggest looming free-agent decisions for all 32 NFL teams
Will the Titans give Ryan Tannehill a big contract? Will Jadeveon Clowney leave Seattle? Here are the roster questions facing every team.
Rhule: Coming to Panthers felt like the right place, right time (0:41)
Adam Schefter Podcast: Matt Rhule, Carolina Panthers HC
Adam Schefter chatted with new Carolina Panthers' Head Coach Matt Rhule about why he picked the Panthers, his conversation with Cam Newton and who his OC might be.
Panthers' Rhule doesn't rule out Newton in '20
While there is uncertainty about how long it will take Cam Newton to recover from Lisfranc surgery, new Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's looking forward to working with the QB and needs to talk to the front office about long-term plans.
The Right Time: Bomani and Foxworth on why it isn't their jobs to solve the 'Rooney Rule'
Bomani and Domonique Foxworth discuss the effectiveness of the "Rooney Rule" in the aftermath of Joe Judge's hire in New York (3:38). They weigh in on why it shouldn't be up to people of color to "solve" the problem of the lack of minority head coached in the league and how that same prejudice extends to other positions on the field. Plus, they weigh in on the postseason (39:40), how lit Baltimore will be if Lamar Jackson delivers a Super Bowl (45:10) and why Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome's legacy will be everlasting (50:22).
Rhule: Newton is one of the best winners the NFL's ever seen (0:32)
What hiring a rebuilder in Matt Rhule means for Cam Newton, Panthers
Panthers owner David Tepper is taking a big risk on a seven-year contract for new coach Matt Rhule, which points toward patience and likely a new direction at QB.
Stephen A. unsure Rhule is the right hire for Panthers (2:01)
Sources: Panthers give Rhule 7-year, $60M deal
The Panthers will make Baylor's Matt Rhule their new coach with a seven-year, $60 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Spears: Rhule may be the perfect hire for Newton (1:47)
Biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: What to watch for in 2020
Clarity on Jameis Winston. An edge rush upgrade in Atlanta. A WR1 for Oakland. A new coach for the Giants. What does each team need?
Panther's Efe Obada signs one-year extension
Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada has signed a one-year contract extension, the organization has announced.
NFL coaching carousel nuggets: What I heard about firings, hirings and rumors
The coaching carousel is spinning madly, with multiple openings and potentially a big one in Dallas. Here's the latest.
McCaffrey named to All-Pro team at 2 positions
Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named to this year's All-Pro team at two different positions, and Michael Thomas and Stephon Gilmore landed on the squad as unanimous selections.
Final NFL stats leaders in every major category for 2019 season
Lamar Jackson topped the NFL in touchdown passes and Christian McCaffrey joined rare company with a double 1,000-yard season.
2019 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 458 | 341 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 381 | 399 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 458 | 449 |
| Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 340 | 470 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards228.120th
Rushing Yards113.714th
Points For21.320th
Points Against29.4