AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
CAROLINA PANTHERS 3-7 · 4TH IN NFC SOUTH
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Pitt Panthers in the NFL: Preseason Week 2 Update Panther247 looks at how former Pitt Panthers fared during Week 2 of the NFL Preseason.
Christian McCaffrey - Chance to play Friday McCaffrey may get on the field during Friday's preseason game against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. "He'll be very, very limited as he's been pr...
Impact There's really no need for the Panthers to chance it with their top skill-position player, who made just three appearances last season due to ankle, shoulder and knee injuries. McCaffrey declared that he was 100 percent during the offseason program, but the team so far has kept him shuttered through two exhibitions. But if McCaffrey gets the all-clear to play Friday, Rhule's comment that the running back would be "very, very limited" implies he likely wouldn't see more than one series. Since breaking out in 2018, McCaffrey has averaged 135.2 yards from scrimmage per game and scored 38 TDs in 35 contests, making him one of the premium fantasy options out there.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cuts, injuries and other observations from Carolina Panthers practice on Monday Christian McCaffrey is not expected to see the field during the Panthers’ final preseason game against the Steelers. Here’s what else we lea...
AUGUST 24, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Panthers playing it safe with McCaffrey in the preseason Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule is playing it safe when it comes to Christian McCaffrey’s playing time in the preseason
AUGUST 23, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Panthers playing it safe with McCaffrey in the preseason
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule is playing it safe when it comes to Christian McCaffrey’s playing time in the preseasonAUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian McCaffrey is worth the wait for the Panthers The star running back will be very limited if he plays at all in the preseason finale, because they know how vital he is to the offense.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers WR Shi Smith is offense's highest-graded player by Pro Football Focus Move over (just a little bit), Terrace Marshall Jr. There’s another Panthers rookie WR that also deserves some early praise, and that’s Shi...
AUGUST 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers announce return of Big Friday High School Football series to American Legion Memorial Stadium Power-packed schedule to feature marquee matchups between top teams.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Ask The Old Guy: Of corners and kickers and dorm life The end of training camp comes with a transition as the Panthers prepare to make final cuts next week.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers kicker Joey Slye facing pressure to perform after missed kicks Panthers coach Matt Rhule wants to see more from his kicker. “You have to produce, and so far Joey has not produced at the level we need him...
AUGUST 23, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Joey Slye - Another miss Saturday Slye missed from 37 yards but later converted a 41-yard field goal during Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Impact Slye has missed three kicks in Carolina's two preseason outings thus far, a less-than-ideal start to the campaign following some erraticism last term. After the game, coach Matt Rhule acknowledged Slye's struggles and hopes he'll get over the hump soon, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports. As a result, it'll be interesting to see how Slye, who has been the Panthers' kicker the past two years, fares in Friday's exhibition finale versus the Steelers.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillip Walker - Lousy second showing Walker completed just one of eight passes for eight yards in Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Impact Walker watched Will Grier start and complete 11 of 14 passes for 144 yards prior to entering the game during the third quarter. From there, Walker struggled to move the ball whatsoever, enabling Grier's performance to close the gap on the competition to serve as Sam Darnold's backup this season. With that job still up for grabs, Friday's exhibition finale versus the Steelers takes on increased importance for Walker and Grier.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will Grier - Impresses in defeat Grier completed 11 of 14 passes for 144 yards in Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Impact Grier started and played until the second drive of the second half, impressing with his performance along the way. Although Carolina managed just three points, Grier had a couple connections of over 25 yards to rookies Chuba Hubbard and Terrace Marshall. His efficient play contrasted teammate P.J. Walker's 1-for-8 passing outing, tightening the competition to serve as Sam Darnold's backup going into Friday's exhibition finale versus the Steelers.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dan Arnold - Suits up Saturday Arnold made his Panthers debut but was not targeted on any of his eight snaps in Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Impact Arnold sat out Carolina's exhibition opener but got a small taste of the action this weekend. With consistently positive reviews of his performance during training camp, Arnold's stock is on the rise heading into the upcoming campaign, and he'll perhaps get to show his stuff more in Friday's preseason finale versus the Steelers, when coach Matt Rhule hopes to play his starters for about a half.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chuba Hubbard - Leads team in touches Hubbard rushed nine times for 24 yards and caught both his targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Impact Hubbard played nearly half of Carolina's offensive snaps, leading the team's skill-position players in touches. In the process, he again flashed his big-play ability, going for 29 yards on a reception during the first quarter. That, of course, came after Hubbard ripped off a 59-yard run in his preseason debut. It wasn't all pretty for Hubbard on Saturday, though, as he couldn't punch in two handoffs from the one-yard line to begin the game, and then fumbled later on. The Panthers fortunately recovered his miscue, but Hubbard nonetheless will be eager to cement his role as Christian McCaffrey's backup with a strong overall showing in Friday's preseason finale versus the Steelers.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steve Smith: Panthers LB Jermaine Carter Jr. is defense's new leader Smitty, once a Panthers leader, thinks LB Jermaine Carter Jr. has what it takes to be one of the franchise’s next pillars.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Best of 89: Steve Smith Sr. knows where home is The Panthers legend had another strong night in the booth, calling the game against his other former team.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
LB Frankie Luvu credits Panthers great Kevin Greene as part of growth The connection between LB Frankie Luvu and Panthers great Kevin Greene has helped put the once undrafted free agent into a great position he...
AUGUST 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Snap Counts: Panthers vs. Ravens in preseason Week 2 Most of the starters played seven or fewer snaps in the first quarter.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
NFL Preseason: Top moments from Saturday's 10-game lineup
Justin Fields, Zach Wilson and others took the field for Saturday's action-packed preseason slate. Here are the top moments!AUGUST 22, 2021
Terrace Marshall Jr. - Another fruitful outing Marshall gathered in all three targets for 50 yards during Saturday's preseason defeat to the Ravens.
Impact Marshall made the most of his looks from reserve quarterback Will Grier, including a 34-yard grab down the right sideline to kick off the second quarter. With D.J. Moore not available Saturday due to back tightness, Marshall got some work early, and David Moore, his primary competition for the No. 3 WR role, wasn't targeted while returning one punt for nine yards. A rookie second-round pick, Marshall has been as advertised through two exhibitions, averaging 23 YPC and 17.3 YPT on his six receptions and eight targets to date.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Moore - Doesn't suit up Saturday Moore (back) didn't play in Saturday's preseason loss to the Ravens, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Just two removed from landing hard on his right side while diving for a pass, Moore didn't risk it Saturday while tending to a tight back. And with Sam Darnold making his first appearance in a Panthers uniform, Moore may have missed his chance to get game action before Week 1. On a positive note, Moore participated in pregame warmups, so he may be over his recent health concern sooner than later.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will Grier feels more comfortable, hopes it matters He's not focusing on the competition for the backup job. He just wants to get better, and against the Ravens, he was.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Postgame Quotes after Baltimore game Read transcripts from head coach Matt Rhule, Sam Darnold, Will Grier, Frankie Luvu and Haason Reddick.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers defense loving Frankie Luvu's energy The outside linebacker learned from Hall of Famer Kevin Greene, and brings that kind of passion to his first year here.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
