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Covers the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer; Co-host of “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast”
If you consider Wolf of Wall Street biographical satire, Leo D. Christian Bale in American Psycho otherwise because that is satire.
12.12.2025 18:16 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Seems thrilled
12.12.2025 18:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Dave Canales says WR David Moore looks great as a runner. They are going to try to get him out on the practice field next week. That would mean an activation of his 21-day window. #Panthers
12.12.2025 17:45 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0#Panthers HC Dave Canales calls OC Brad Idzik “invaluable” to the operation of the offense.
He said he can’t do this without Brad and he says when Brad eventually gets play-calling chances, he will “kill it.”
Canales is proud of Idzik’s growth over the past two years.
No injury statuses for Week 15
12.12.2025 17:35 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Jaycee Horn and Claudin Cherelus have cleared concussion protocol. #Panthers
12.12.2025 17:34 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1Three days of full attendance from the 53. #Panthers
12.12.2025 16:47 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0First-place felines … #Panthers
12.12.2025 16:23 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Damien Lewis has been the steady presence on the #Panthers O-line this year.
It’s not just because he’s been durable. He’s also been super effective as a blocker in both phases.
OC Brad Idzik on a guy who should be in the Pro Bowl conversation:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
The Falcons did the #Panthers a HUGE favor on Thursday Night Football.
What the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss means for Carolina's pathway to the playoffs (and a division title): www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Everyone officially practiced in a full capacity today for the #Panthers. Bingo!
11.12.2025 19:58 — 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The #Panthers have full attendance for the second consecutive practice in front of media.
This isn’t a walkthrough like Wednesday.
"It’s just always good to look over on the left side and see 68 there."
#Panthers LG Damien Lewis is having a Pro Bowl-worthy season.
He's been sturdy as a pass blocker, and his work in the run game is hard not to notice.
Brad Idzik on an O-line hero: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
No more intrigue: A Sunday Fun Day for #Panthers in Week 17: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
10.12.2025 23:09 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Tight games have been a #Panthers specialty under Dave Canales.
Nearly half of Canales’ games in Carolina have come down to 8 points or less.
He’s 10-4 in those matchups.
@charlotteobserver.com polled the locker room to understand why: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Today’s practice was considered a walkthrough. The #Panthers gave out estimations of the participation:
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - LP
Jayce Horn (concussion) - LP
Cade Mays (ankle) - FP
Lathan Ransom (thumb) - FP
Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - FP
Full attendance for the #Panthers at practice, at least as far as helmets and uniforms.
Lathan Ransom (hand) is working with teammates.
Are you ready to process some blue?
Join Scott Fowler and me as we break down the playoff picture and the NFC South race on a new episode of the #ProcessingBlue podcast.
Plus, our biggest #Panthers concerns heading into the final stretch 👂👂👂: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Tre’von Moehrig is back.
After serving a one-game suspension for a low blow, he wants to help punch the #Panthers’ ticket to the playoffs.
Moehrig’s perspective on watching the win over the Rams from afar and the impending playoff push:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
The #Panthers’ Week 15 battle with the Saints will be an important one.
Carolina can’t bank on beating the Bucs twice.
More on that and some big injury updates: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
The annual Bronko Nagurski awards ceremony in Charlotte featured honors for Ron Rivera, Austin Corbett and several local athletes.
Plus, Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez joined some #Panthers LB royalty with the biggest win of the night: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/colle...
The NFL has finalized the Week 16 schedule and #Panthers-#Bucs remains at 1 pm next week.
08.12.2025 22:02 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
When the #Panthers traded a rookie linebacker for a journeyman cornerback during the 2024 preseason, there was little buzz.
Flash forward 30 games later: Mike Jackson is one of Carolina's solidified starters on defense with as many PBUs as games played: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Pro Bowl voting update:
- #Panthers CB Jaycee Horn is No. 1 among CBs
- Derrick Brown is sixth among DTs
- JJ Jansen is No. 10 among LS
- Rico Dowdle is No. 7 among RBs
- Tetairoa McMillan is No. 6 among WRs
- Tre'von Moehrig is 7th among strong safeties
#Panthers notebook:
- Why the Saints rematch is very important to the Carolina playoff push
- Five contributors return to practice
- Update on Rob Hunt and Lanthan Ransom
- Some stats to keep track of
READ HERE: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Safety Lathan Ransom (hand) isn’t in drills for the #Panthers.
08.12.2025 16:51 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Jaycee Horn (concussion) and Cade Mays (ankle) also back for #Panthers
08.12.2025 16:37 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Tre’von Moehrig (back from suspension) and Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) both drove to practice with helmets and uniforms. #Panthers
08.12.2025 16:28 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
Mike Jackson has been a durable, dependable and disruptive cornerback for the #Panthers since arriving in Charlotte in 2024.
Why he’s been everything the team could ask for opposite Jaycee Horn:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
It’s the Tracy McGrady-like fadeaway throw that does it for me.
07.12.2025 22:18 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
