Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 31-24. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Greg Olsen refutes Kelvin Benjamin’s comments, says Cam Newton is the best thing to happen to his career

Kelvin Benjamin can’t quit Carolina and Cam Newton

Ross Cockrell’s injury could push Panthers back into the mix for Bashaud Breeland

Panthers may have lucked out on Daryl Williams injury

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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)

Could Christian McCaffrey lead the NFL in touches this year?

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game against the Green Bay Packers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 31-24. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Christian McCaffrey is in line to be a fantasy beast this year

CHARLOTTE, NC - JUNE 12: Reggie Bonnafon (39) and CJ Anderson (20 run through a drill during the Carolina Panthers minicamp on June 12, 2018, at the Carolina Panthers practice facility in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers favoring C.J. Anderson over Christian McCaffrey?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers avoids a tackle by Tyeler Davison #95 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Norv Turner is playing a dangerous game with Cam Newton

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws downfield during organized team activities in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: 5 burning questions for 2018

JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUG 17: J. R. Sweezy (73) of the Bucs sets up to block Sheldon Day (92) of the Jaguars during the NFL Preseason game between the Buccaneers at Jaguars on AUG 17, 2017 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Expect Panthers to move for Buccaneers castoff

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson prior to the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers on November 26, 2017, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL sends strong message with Jerry Richardson fine

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Panthers fans get good news from Luke Kuechly

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers yells out a blocking assignment during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Panthers 17-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Panthers hope to avoid franchising Daryl Williams

CHARLOTTE, NC - JUNE 04: Head Coach Ron Rivera during the Carolina Panthers OTA (Organized Training Activities) at the Carolina Panthers Training Facility on June 04, 2018 in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: 5 players who must improve

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 29: DJ Moore (12) catches a pass as Devin Funchess (17) plays defender during the OTA (Organized Training Activities) at the Carolina Panthers training facility in Charlotte, N.C. on May 29, 2018. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers putting a lot of pressure on receivers to step up

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Panthers can’t give Christian McCaffrey too many carries

FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 01: Carolina Panthers tackle Daryl Williams (60) and Carolina Panthers guard Trai Turner (70) during a game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers on October 1, 2017, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers should be concerned about their offensive line

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

5 bold predictions for the Carolina Panthers in 2018

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Panthers’ lack of a backup quarterback is unreasonably arrogant

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 celebrates with teammate Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers after a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Christian McCaffrey needs to become a more complete running back

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 31: Running back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos runs with the football against cornerback Kenneth Acker #25 and defensive back Darrelle Revis #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 27-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Panthers may have made free agency’s most efficient signing

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Cam Newton No. 1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after his team was defeated by the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Panthers aiming to fix Cam Newton’s biggest weakness

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Washington Redskins defensive back Bashaud Breeland (26) celebrates after a play during a NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Redskins on October 15, 2017, at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers could regret cutting Bashaud Breeland loose

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: A Carolina Panthers helmet rests along the bench during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on December 24, 2017 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by William Howard/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers turning page with sale to David Tepper

Carolina Panthers 2018 first-round draft pick D.J. Moore smiles as he talks to the media at Bank of America Stadium on Friday, April 27, 2018. The Maryland wide receiver was the 24th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)

Cam Newton already building chemistry with D.J. Moore

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 17: Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenjon Barner (38) runs during the National Football League game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 17, 2017, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Panthers move quickly to add depth with Kenyon Barner

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Panthers, Saints having tough offseasons due to suspensions

Fozzy Whitaker (L) of the Carolina Panthers attempts to fend off T.J. Ward (R) of the Denver Broncos during Superbowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 7, 2016. / AFP / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Panthers lose versatility in Fozzy Whittaker