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Run remains Cam Newton 'niche' for Carolina Panthers | Jodie Valade, ESPN
Cam Newton says he has now embraced that Carolina needs him to focus as much on his running game as his passing game.
Panthers not feeding hype machine in Rodgers' return | Joe Person, Charlotte Observer
Why are the Carolina Panthers are downplaying the return of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers? Confidence in their defense.
Rivera: Panthers expect Rodgers 'to be on his game' | Kevin Patra, NFL.com
Few are surprised Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned at the earliest possible date after undergoing collarbone surgery. Least shocked might be the Packers' Sunday opponent, the Carolina Panthers.
Panthers may lean on Colin Jones with Shaq Thompson still day to day | Jourdan Rodrigue, Charlotte Observer
Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson’s plantar faciitis could keep him out again vs. Packers, but way defense adjusts to replace him could change.
The Panthers annual Christmas video stars Luke Kuechly and ugly sweaters | Mark Price, Charlotte Observer
The Carolina Panthers have released their annual holiday video and it continues this season’s running joke that Luke Kuechly is a closet cookie baker.
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