Dave Canales

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders announced his intentions early.  Not long after hearing his name called in the fourth round of the NFL Draft last April, the former Texas standout said he wanted the newly freed up “0” jersey. But the rookie realized he had to earn the special designation. He […]

The Carolina Panthers’ “retooling” process continued Friday. Working at the start of Labor Day holiday weekend, general manager Dan Morgan took time to tinker with the 16-man practice squad, adding skill and roster competition. Morgan reiterated Thursday the front office will remain aggressive with claims off the waiver wire. As the lowest-ranked team last season, […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dave Canales stepped up to the podium Wednesday and smiled:   “Another great day …”   The Carolina Panthers’ rookie coach laughed, but he meant it.    “Got out there in the heat … right in the thick of it,” Canales said less than 24 hours after the NFL-mandated cutdown day. “Good […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales will not show his starting hand.   Through two preseason outings, Canales has yet to field any of the rebuilding team’s established starters. The Panthers (0-2) have looked offensively challenged, combing for 15 points in losses to the New England Patriots and New York Jets.  Still, Canales […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers attempted to raise the stakes in their final bid to land coveted cornerback Stephon Gilmore.  But the Minnesota Vikings went all-in by offering the former five-time Pro Bowler a one-year, $10 million deal, with $7 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Sunday morning.  The Panthers needed Gilmore.  With projected CB2 Dane […]