The Carolina Panthers parted ways with seven players after Saturday’s outing of rookie minicamp. According to team reporter Kassidy Hill, the following undrafted free agents have been waived: Tight end Kevin Foelsch (New Haven) Outside linebacker Darius Hodges (Tulane) Cornerback DeShawn Gaddie Jr. (Ole Miss) Carolina also declined to sign any of the four tryout players they invited to the minicamp. Those players include quarterback Sean Chambers (Montana State), guard Greg Anderson (Monmouth), guard Justin Shaffer and kicker Rory Beggan—who spoke with reporters earlier this afternoon. “I’ve ..read more

After a smooth opening outing, the Carolina Panthers were back at rookie minicamp on Saturday. Here are the best sights and sounds from the group’s second practice of the weekend ..read more

One of the more interesting names at Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp this spring is Rory Beggan, a kicker who landed a tryout look by way of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. And although American football isn’t his original kind of football, the Irishman believes he belongs here. Beggan chatted with reporters following the team’s outing on Saturday. He was asked about the football he first played over in Ireland. “Gaelic football in Ireland—it’s a religion, really. It’s what we grew up playing,” he replied. “It’s been a part of my life since six years of age. My father played ..read more

Carolina Panthers rookie Ja’Tavion Sanders didn’t get the uniform number he was hoping for, at least not yet. But that won’t stop him from trying to grow into the tight end he wants to be. Sanders spoke with reporters following his second taste of rookie minicamp on Saturday. The fourth-round pick was asked if he has to earn the No. 0, the digit he wore at the University of Texas. “Oh yeah, no doubt,” he replied. “I feel like every rookie gotta earn their number. I knew I wasn’t gonna have 0 coming in, so I’ve already had that mindset knowing what I gotta do. Come in, put the work in, day in ..read more

It doesn’t sound like the Carolina Panthers are locked in at the third-string quarterback spot. Head coach Dave Canales talked with reporters following his team’s second outing of rookie minicamp on Saturday. With the roster still lacking the extra veteran passer he previously stated his desire for, he was asked if his stance on the QB3 role behind Bryce Young and Andy Dalton has changed. “What we always like to do is to add people—especially guys that have some kind of exposure to our system,” Canales replied. “I’m looking for value for the quarterback room. What do they bring for that room ..read more

In 2019, the Carolina Panthers—to quite a bit of criticism—occasionally assigned their first-round pick Brian Burns to gunner responsibilities during actual regular-season games. Well, some fans may have experienced a rough flashback to that on Saturday—with this year’s first-rounder Xavier Legette practicing the role during rookie minicamp. Xavier Legette is going through drills with the dbs and assistant special team’s coach Daren Bates. pic.twitter.com/2RaEp1fPMe — Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) May 11, 2024 So, is this something worth keeping an eye on? Head coach Dave Canales was asked a ..read more

Have you ever seen a panther ride a horse? Carolina Panthers first-round pick Xavier Legette took questions following his opening outing of rookie minicamp on Friday. And after chopping it up about the usual football stuff, he got into his well-documented love of horses. “I was about five years old,” he said of the first time he rode a horse.. “And ever since I was a little boy—my uncle, he would bring the horses to my house every day for my birthday. And then we’ll go out there to the horse stable on the weekend.” Legette, now 23 years old, was then asked if he has a horse of his own. “Oh yea ..read more

Yet another fresh face has been welcomed in by the Carolina Panthers. The team, per reporter Darin Gantt, announce that they’ve signed University of Washington defensive lineman Ulumoo “MJ” Ale. Ale is now the 19th undrafted rookie to officially join the roster on Friday. A Tacoma, Wash. native, Ale spent six years as a Husky. After redshirting the 2018 campaign, he’d go on to play in 55 games for Washington up until 2023. Over that time, Ale amassed 29 total tackles (four for a loss), a sack and two passes defensed. He was also given the program’s Husky Excellence Award at the team’s postseas ..read more

Here are 20 photos from the Carolina Panthers’ first outing of 2024 rookie minicamp: Carolina Panthers Rookie Minicamp CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 10: Head coach Dave Canales of the Carolina Panthers walks to… CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 10: Head coach Dave Canales of the Carolina Panthers walks to the practice field before rookie minicamp on May 10, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/feed Carolina Panthers Roo ..read more

So, how did the first day for the new guys go? Check out, courtesy of the team’s top beat reporters, some of the sights and sounds from the first day of Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp ..read more