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Iuri Tavares arrived in Charlotte as a relatively unknown player but quickly made a name for himself at Crown Legacy. Over a whole season with Legacy, he scored 12 goals and assisted on three more, earning his shot with the first team.

Panthers adapt amid significant roster turnover

CHARLOTTE — In the special teams room, they play a game each day called "New Guy, Who Dis." When a new teammate arrives, they introduce themselves and get to work. Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith explained, "We don't call anybody by their jersey number around here, so we've got to figure out who our guys are."

Charlotte FC loans midfielder Ben Bender to Tampa Bay Rowdies

Charlotte FC announced today that midfielder Ben Bender has joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan for the remainder of the season. Additionally, the club exercised Bender’s option for the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

NFL crackdown prompts Panthers' tackles to brace for stricter formation rules

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers' offensive linemen have been aware since the summer that the NFL will be enforcing stricter rules on offensive line alignments. This season, tackles must be precisely positioned, with no room for error. During training camp practices, officials informed the linemen about this emphasis.

Bank of America Stadium announced as early voting site for third consecutive election

Bank of America Stadium, home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, will serve as an early voting site for the 2024 General Election, open to all Mecklenburg County residents. This marks the third consecutive election in which the stadium has been utilized for this purpose, following its role in 2020 and 2022. The venue also served as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site in 2021.

Bank of America Stadium serves as early voting site for third consecutive election

Bank of America Stadium to serve as early voting site for third consecutive election

Charlotte FC's James Nyandjo named 2024 Academy Player of Season

James Nyandjo, a native of Charlotte, joined the Charlotte FC Academy at its inception when he was only 13 years old. Now, five years later, he has been named the 2024 Academy Player of the Season.

Panthers prepare for Week 1 amidst roster changes and new kickoff rules

CHARLOTTE – Xavier Legette, the rookie receiver and Carolina Panthers' first-round pick this year, insists he is not nervous ahead of his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Despite the pressure that comes with being a top draft pick and part of the team's future offense, Legette remains calm.

Panthers' injury report: tight ends Tremble and Thomas still sidelined

CHARLOTTE — Tight ends Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) and Ian Thomas (calf) were held out for the second straight practice. The veterans remained on the sidelines Thursday, leaving the team with three healthy tight ends: rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jordan Matthews, and newcomer Messiah Swinson.

Derrick brown rises as panthers’ leader amid personal milestones

So much has changed about Derrick Brown this offseason, at least from the outside. From his perspective, nothing has really changed at all. Maybe that's the reason people are starting to see it.

Derrick Brown excels at batting down passes for Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE — Derrick Brown attributes his success in batting down passes to divine providence, though it might also be a combination of good fortune and genetics. The Panthers defensive lineman has distinguished himself in this area, adding to his impressive record, which includes setting a league record of 103 tackles by a lineman last season. According to TruMedia, Brown's 21 passes defensed are the most by any defensive lineman since the start of the 2020 season.

Charlotte prepares for welcoming week with kickoff event

The City of Charlotte will host an official Welcoming Week launch event on Sept. 13 to commemorate the start of the week-long nationwide initiative.

Bryce young discusses adapting new offensive strategies for improved performance

Bryce Young has heard the talk all offseason, or rather, he's heard the numbers. Can Dave Canales get Young's throwing time down to 2.7 seconds? Why 2.7 seconds? Is it feasible to achieve this in one offseason? How do you reduce the act from snap-to-pass to 2.7 seconds? What happens when it gets to 2.7 seconds and the ball is still in his hands?

Panthers sign rookie tight end Messiah Swinson from Packers' practice squad

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have bolstered their roster by signing rookie tight end Messiah Swinson from the Packers' practice squad. This move comes as the team faces a shortage of healthy tight ends ahead of their opener against the Saints.

Panthers announce team captains for 2024 season

The Panthers announced their captains for the 2024 season on Wednesday, marking a blend of veteran leadership and fresh faces in head coach Dave Canales' inaugural season.

Panthers prepare young linebackers amid roster changes