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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3h

The #Panthers have elevated QB Hendon Hooker and OLB Boogie Basham from the practice squad to the game day roster for tomorrow.

This is Basham’s final elevation before he has to be added to the 53 to play.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 9h

With Dan Morgan getting inducted into the University of Miami Ring of Honor today, and the #Panthers facing off against the Bills and Brandon Beane tomorrow, it's a good time to bump a story from last year about how he came up in the biz after football: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

The rise of Dan Morgan: NFL execs explain linebacker’s journey to Panthers’ GM job

New Panthers GM Dan Morgan worked his way up from a player to the team’s top executive. Two current NFL GMs who worked with him say he deserves the job.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 10h

#Panthers GM Dan Morgan will be inducted into the Miami Hurricanes Ring of Honor today.

He will join QB (and former #Panthers coach) Ken Dorsey, WR Andre Johnson and OT Bryant McKinnie as part of the class of 2025.

Miami hosts Stanford and former #Panthers HC Frank Reich today

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 11h

The #Panthers plan to have Hendon Hooker as a fill-in backup for Andy Dalton this weekend against the Bills.

A story in the @charlotteobserver.com from September about Hooker's early Carolina memories of Cam Newton, Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith:

www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

New Panthers QB watched Cam Newton as a kid. NC return is his NFL second chance

Adam Thielen wasn’t the only Panthers-related homecoming last week. Greensboro’s Hendon Hooker is back in NC to revive his career.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1d

The #Panthers have officially listed as Bryce Young as doubtful.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 1d

Bryce Young is walking to practice without a helmet. He might have one waiting for him, but everyone else is carrying theirs. #Panthers

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

#Panthers QB Bryce Young (ankle) and DT Cam Jackson (illness) are the only DNPs for today.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 2d

If Andy Dalton starts/plays Sunday, he could enter into pretty exclusive company.

He’s currently tied with Dan Fouts for the 26th most TD throws (254) in NFL history.

He needs one TD pass to tie Sonny Jurgensen (255) for 25th, two TD passes to claim 25th ever by himself.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

The #Panthers have a top-3 running game. They’ve only allowed 12 sacks on the season.

That’s all been accomplished with six different starting OL combinations in seven games.

Why Carolina’s trenches have remained steady despite constant injuries: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Why Panthers’ offensive line has remained steady despite constant shakeups

The Panthers have a top-3 run defense, and they’ve given up just 12 sacks in seven games. They’ve been successful despite constant turmoil.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

More on the NFL owners approving the #Panthers' new Bank of America Stadium league and non-relocation agreement with Charlotte, from @alexzietlow05.bsky.social and me for @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

A reminder: The lease and non-relocation approval is on the 20-year agreement made by the #Panthers and the city of Charlotte.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

The NFL owners have approved the #Panthers’ new lease at Bank of America Stadium and the subsequent non-relocation, according to Tepper Sports & Entertainment spokesperson.

Spokesperson said voting on renovation plans did not take place. Today’s vote was part of the “overall renovation process.”

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

You could argue the pressure rate actually compounds because of his timing as a passer, too, though.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

Greg Olsen, Steve Smith Sr., Luke Kuechly and Charles Tillman are the former #Panthers players among the 52 modern-era players to make it to the next stage of Pro Football HOF voting.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 3d

The #Panthers have a top-3 running game. They’ve only allowed 12 sacks on the season.

That’s all been accomplished with six different starting OL combinations in seven games.

Why Carolina’s trenches have remained steady despite constant injuries: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Why Panthers’ offensive line has remained steady despite constant shakeups

The Panthers have a top-3 run defense, and they’ve given up just 12 sacks in seven games. They’ve been successful despite constant turmoil.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 4d

The #Panthers have signed QB Mike White and OLB Jeremiah Moon to the practice squad.

They released OT Michael Tarquin and CB Keion Crossen.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 4d

#Panthers mailbag time!

Answering questions about:
- Not riding the hot hand at RB
- If opponents would have anything to do with Bryce Young’s timeline
- Catering the offense to Andy Dalton
- And Jalen Coker’s playing time

www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Why won’t Panthers ride hot hand at RB with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle?

The Panthers are on a three-game winning streak. But their QB is hurt and their running back rotation is questionable. Here’s this week’s mailbag.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

Dave Canales says he expects to continue to use the RBs in a tandem.

Canales complimented a couple of notable plays from Hubbard. He also said it was his first day back.

He said he trusts both backs. #Panthers

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

#Panthers HC Dave Canales won’t clarify Bryce Young’s injury but says he’s day to day.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

#Panthers snap counts for sickos:

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

Still taking questions for the #Panthers mailbag: What’s on your mind?

Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 6d

Send me your #Panthers mailbag questions for this week, Carolina faithful.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

You can say, “They were playing the lowly Jets offense.”

But the #Panthers still needed to execute on defense, especially with the offense only putting up 13 points.

Six sacks, two picks and a whole lot of big stops.

Inside the performance on defense:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

With six sacks and two picks, Carolina defense manhandles Jets in 13-6 win

The Panthers had as many sacks on Sunday as the New York Jets had points. That was the type of performance the defense put on the 13-6 win.

www.charlotteobserver.com

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 5d

The #Panthers had as many sacks today as the Jets had points (6).

They also had as many sacks today as they did in their first six games combined (6).

Jaycee Horn in 7 games this season has already tied his career single-season high with 3 picks (2 today).

#FunWithNumbers

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 6d

#Panthers DE Derrick Brown’s stat line against the Jets is wild: 7 tackles, 2 sacks (3 total QBH) and 3 pass breakups.

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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer @mikekayefootball.bsky.social · 6d

Send me your #Panthers mailbag questions for this week, Carolina faithful.

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