Panthers face difficult road after Dolphins loss
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:29 PST)
From Jake Delhomme's struggles to suspect tackling to key injuries and just plain bad luck, there are plenty of reasons for Carolina's 4-6 record. It shouldn't, however, be a surprise. Following a playoff season with a dud is all the Panthers have known in their 15-year history. Thursday's 24-17 loss to Miami followed the familiar script.

Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 after 3rd quarter
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:50:10 PST)
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

Chris Simms's long road back could lead to first NFL start since 2006
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete.

Panthers WR Steve Smith OK after minor car accident on way to game
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:00 PST)
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

Williams, Stewart a go for Panthers vs. Dolphins
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:51 PST)
Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are active against Miami despite nagging injuries. Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee. Stewart was held out a day earlier with a sore left Achilles' tendon. Both were listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The Panthers were without reserve defensive end Charles Johnson (pectoral), fullback Brad Hoover...

Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:52:49 PST)
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game. A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car Thursday, but said Smith was able to continue to drive to the stadium and is fine. The four-time Pro Bowl pick has 38 catches for 512 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Simms gearing up for 1st start since '06 injury
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:54 PST)
Chris Simms' comeback is nearly complete. The backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos took the snaps with the starters again Thursday, making it increasingly likely he'll start against San Diego on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton, who hasn't practiced since spraining his left ankle last week at Washington.

Thursday Night Spotlight: Whither the Wildcat?
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:19 PST)
It's defined the Miami Dolphins since they unleashed it in Week 3 of their miracle 2008 season.

Panthers Team Report
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33:13 PST)

The Panthers talked a lot in the offseason about returning 21 of 22 starters from last year's NFC South championship team.

But injuries have them down to 16 at the moment.

Although the Panthers have played their best football of the season the past three weeks, the reality is it will be tough to maintain that momentum if they continue to lose star players to injuries.

The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19 on Sunday to get to 4-5 entering Thursday night's game against the Dolphins. But they lost Pro Bowl left tackle Jordan Gross—the player the team invested $50 million in during the offseason—to a broken right ankle after he got his leg trapped under a pile in the second quarter.

That devastating injury comes on the heels of losing outside...

Panthers LB Davis preparing for surgery, offseason
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:55 PST)
Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis hopes to remain with the Panthers next season, regardless of the rules surrounding his upcoming free agency. Davis was in the locker room Wednesday, preparing for surgery on Nov. 30 to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Davis was injured in a loss to New Orleans earlier this month, ending his most productive season as a pro.

NFL's worst injuries
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST)
As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

At 4-5, Panthers and Dolphins on rise as they meet Thursday night
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 PST)
At the end of September, the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers already were being written off. Both were 0-3 and their 2008 division titles were being termed flukes.

Panthers RBs Williams, Stewart questionable vs. Dolphins; DE Johnson doubtful
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:00 PST)
Carolina Panthers running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are questionable for Thursday's game against Miami with lingering injuries.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Panthers RBs Williams, Stewart questionable
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:23:50 PST)
Carolina Panthers running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are questionable for Thursday's game against Miami with lingering injuries. Williams skipped practice Wednesday with a sore left knee, but coach John Fox said they were "resting" him. Stewart practiced in full after sitting out Tuesday with a sore Achilles' tendon.

Johnson's disruptive behavior a winning formula
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST)
RB Larry Johnson forced his way out of Kansas City and into a great situation with the Bengals.

NFL Capsules: Miami at Carolina
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:52 PST)
Thursday, Nov 19 MIAMI (4-5) At CAROLINA (4-5) 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network OPENING LINE -- Panthers by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD -- Miami 4-5; Carolina 4-5 SERIES RECORD -- Miami leads 3-0 LAST MEETING -- Dolphins beat Panthers 27-24, Sept. 25, 2005 LAST WEEK -- Dolphins beat Buccaneers 25-23; Panthers beat Falcons 28-19 DOLPHINS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (23), RUSH (4), PASS (30) DOLPHINS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (19),...

Wednesday's National Football League Capsules
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:15 PST)
OPENING LINE - Panthers by 3

Panthers and Dolphins on rise
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:51 PST)
At the end of September, the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers already were being written off. Both were 0-3 and their 2008 division titles were being termed flukes. Guess who is back in the playoff chase, albeit on the fringes right now? Yep, the Dolphins and Panthers almost certainly won't repeat their first-place finishes of a year ago, but at 4-5, each can think wild card.

Delhomme: no guarantee Panthers keep no-huddle
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:49:49 PST)
Jake Delhomme talks of being comfortable in it. Steve Smith raves about it. DeAngelo Williams is a fan, too. The no-huddle offense was a hit in Carolina on Sunday, producing two touchdown passes from Delhomme to Smith in a victory over Atlanta. But Delhomme hinted Tuesday that folks hoping it will become a regular part of the offense may be disappointed.