Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer
@mikekayefootball.bsky.social
Covers the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer; Co-host of “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast”
Reposted by Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer
You'll notice some pretty flashy footwear on Sunday when the #Panthers host the Rams.
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Panthers’ linemen improving education, fighting food insecurity with NFL campaign
Panthers linemen Taylor Moton, Ickey Ekwonu and Austin Corbett are focused on education with the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
You'll notice some pretty flashy footwear on Sunday when the #Panthers host the Rams.
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Reposted by Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer
Jordan Gross is the #Panthers' legend of the game for tomorrow.
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
How chaos at 2003 NFL Draft led legendary OT Jordan Gross to Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers selected OT Jordan Gross with the eighth overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Funny thing is, the Panthers weren’t supposed to pick at No. 8, they didn’t trade for the pick and Gr...
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Jordan Gross is the #Panthers' legend of the game for tomorrow.
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
More on the #Panthers’ Saturday roster moves, including a former Clemson star set to make his Carolina debut: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Former Clemson star to make Panthers debut vs. Rams; 2023 draft pick put on IR
The Panthers made four roster moves ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. One move will stick out to Clemson fans.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
More on the #Panthers’ Saturday roster moves, including a former Clemson star set to make his Carolina debut: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Jordan Gross is the #Panthers' legend of the game for tomorrow.
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
How chaos at 2003 NFL Draft led legendary OT Jordan Gross to Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers selected OT Jordan Gross with the eighth overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Funny thing is, the Panthers weren’t supposed to pick at No. 8, they didn’t trade for the pick and Gr...
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Jordan Gross is the #Panthers' legend of the game for tomorrow.
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Kinda crazy how the NFL life can be. Gross didn't even think Carolina was interested in him in 2003.
He thought he might be headed to the AFC South.
His wild draft experience:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Following the loss to the 49ers, Mike Jackson said the #Panthers have talented DBs that "ya’ll don’t even know."
After @kassidyhill.bsky.social asked him who that might be, he acknowledged that he was referring to Kalen King.
After @kassidyhill.bsky.social asked him who that might be, he acknowledged that he was referring to Kalen King.
November 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Following the loss to the 49ers, Mike Jackson said the #Panthers have talented DBs that "ya’ll don’t even know."
After @kassidyhill.bsky.social asked him who that might be, he acknowledged that he was referring to Kalen King.
After @kassidyhill.bsky.social asked him who that might be, he acknowledged that he was referring to Kalen King.
The #Panthers have promoted CB Kalen King from the practice squad to the main roster. G Chandler Zavala (calf) was placed on IR in a corresponding move.
LB Isaiah Simmons and G Saahdiq Charles were elevated from the p-squad to the game-day roster for Sunday.
LB Isaiah Simmons and G Saahdiq Charles were elevated from the p-squad to the game-day roster for Sunday.
November 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The #Panthers have promoted CB Kalen King from the practice squad to the main roster. G Chandler Zavala (calf) was placed on IR in a corresponding move.
LB Isaiah Simmons and G Saahdiq Charles were elevated from the p-squad to the game-day roster for Sunday.
LB Isaiah Simmons and G Saahdiq Charles were elevated from the p-squad to the game-day roster for Sunday.
The #Panthers won’t have five key contributors on Sunday, per Dave Canales.
What that means for the defense and the game-day lineup overall:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
What that means for the defense and the game-day lineup overall:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Panthers rule out five players, including four starters against the Rams in Week 13
The Panthers will be without some notable talent on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Jaycee Horn will be among the starters sidelined.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The #Panthers won’t have five key contributors on Sunday, per Dave Canales.
What that means for the defense and the game-day lineup overall:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
What that means for the defense and the game-day lineup overall:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
You'll notice some pretty flashy footwear on Sunday when the #Panthers host the Rams.
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Panthers’ linemen improving education, fighting food insecurity with NFL campaign
Panthers linemen Taylor Moton, Ickey Ekwonu and Austin Corbett are focused on education with the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
You'll notice some pretty flashy footwear on Sunday when the #Panthers host the Rams.
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign, several players will wear cleats representing causes important to them.
Here are three stories behind the cleats:
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Cade Mays, Jaycee Horn and Claudin Cherelus are here but not working. Chandler Zavala and Christian Rozeboom aren’t with position groups.
Trevin Wallace is here. #Panthers
Trevin Wallace is here. #Panthers
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Cade Mays, Jaycee Horn and Claudin Cherelus are here but not working. Chandler Zavala and Christian Rozeboom aren’t with position groups.
Trevin Wallace is here. #Panthers
Trevin Wallace is here. #Panthers
#Panthers held another walkthrough on Thursday.
So here are the participation “estimations”:
- Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
- Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
- Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
- Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
- Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - FP
- Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
So here are the participation “estimations”:
- Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
- Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
- Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
- Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
- Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - FP
- Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#Panthers held another walkthrough on Thursday.
So here are the participation “estimations”:
- Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
- Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
- Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
- Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
- Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - FP
- Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
So here are the participation “estimations”:
- Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
- Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
- Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
- Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
- Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - FP
- Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
#Panthers linebacker Thomas Incoom is the team's designated special teamer for Pro Bowl nomination.
You can vote for the Pro Bowl (voting opened today) here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...
You can read about Incoom here: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
You can vote for the Pro Bowl (voting opened today) here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...
You can read about Incoom here: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
How a Panthers player you’ve never heard of could make a big impact this season
The Panthers are looking for “want-to” from their locker room. A player with little hype “leads the nation” in that trait entering Week 1.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#Panthers linebacker Thomas Incoom is the team's designated special teamer for Pro Bowl nomination.
You can vote for the Pro Bowl (voting opened today) here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...
You can read about Incoom here: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
You can vote for the Pro Bowl (voting opened today) here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...
You can read about Incoom here: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
The NFL's annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign has arrived in Carolina.
On Sunday, #Panthers players coaches, players and staff members will wear specialized cleats to represent a plethora of causes.
A trio of stories behind Sunday's footwear: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
On Sunday, #Panthers players coaches, players and staff members will wear specialized cleats to represent a plethora of causes.
A trio of stories behind Sunday's footwear: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Panthers’ linemen improving education, fighting food insecurity with NFL campaign
Panthers linemen Taylor Moton, Ickey Ekwonu and Austin Corbett are focused on education with the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The NFL's annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign has arrived in Carolina.
On Sunday, #Panthers players coaches, players and staff members will wear specialized cleats to represent a plethora of causes.
A trio of stories behind Sunday's footwear: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
On Sunday, #Panthers players coaches, players and staff members will wear specialized cleats to represent a plethora of causes.
A trio of stories behind Sunday's footwear: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
#Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig, who appealed his suspension this week, had the decision upheld today.
He will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams.
He will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams.
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
#Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig, who appealed his suspension this week, had the decision upheld today.
He will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams.
He will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams.
Wednesday Walkthrough #Panthers injury estimation:
LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
CB Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
C Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
LB Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - Full
G Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
CB Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
C Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
LB Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - Full
G Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Wednesday Walkthrough #Panthers injury estimation:
LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
CB Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
C Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
LB Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - Full
G Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) - DNP
CB Jaycee Horn (concussion) - DNP
C Cade Mays (ankle) - DNP
LB Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) - DNP
LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) - Full
G Chandler Zavala (calf) - DNP
Updated #Panthers notebook:
- Rico Dowdle on the 😵💫 post and Dave Canales’ postgame messaging
- Trevin Wallace on his shoulder injury and potential return in Week 13 return
- Plus, some roster moves!
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
- Rico Dowdle on the 😵💫 post and Dave Canales’ postgame messaging
- Trevin Wallace on his shoulder injury and potential return in Week 13 return
- Plus, some roster moves!
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle addresses cryptic postgame social media post
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle drew attention to his X account by posting a face emoji with spiraling eyes on Tuesday after the team’s latest loss.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Updated #Panthers notebook:
- Rico Dowdle on the 😵💫 post and Dave Canales’ postgame messaging
- Trevin Wallace on his shoulder injury and potential return in Week 13 return
- Plus, some roster moves!
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
- Rico Dowdle on the 😵💫 post and Dave Canales’ postgame messaging
- Trevin Wallace on his shoulder injury and potential return in Week 13 return
- Plus, some roster moves!
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
The #Panthers have officially signed former Cowboys CB Robert Rochell and promoted LB Krys Barnes from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Corey Thornton (ankle) is headed to IR.
Carolina has also signed CB David Long to the p-squad.
Corey Thornton (ankle) is headed to IR.
Carolina has also signed CB David Long to the p-squad.
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The #Panthers have officially signed former Cowboys CB Robert Rochell and promoted LB Krys Barnes from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Corey Thornton (ankle) is headed to IR.
Carolina has also signed CB David Long to the p-squad.
Corey Thornton (ankle) is headed to IR.
Carolina has also signed CB David Long to the p-squad.
With Tre’von Moehrig on the suspension/reserve list, the #Panthers have an open spot on their 53 man roster.
Once Corey Thornton (broken leg) is put on IR, they’ll have two spots (#math).
Krys Barnes is out of p-squad elevations and the top 3 ILBs are nursing injuries.
Once Corey Thornton (broken leg) is put on IR, they’ll have two spots (#math).
Krys Barnes is out of p-squad elevations and the top 3 ILBs are nursing injuries.
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
With Tre’von Moehrig on the suspension/reserve list, the #Panthers have an open spot on their 53 man roster.
Once Corey Thornton (broken leg) is put on IR, they’ll have two spots (#math).
Krys Barnes is out of p-squad elevations and the top 3 ILBs are nursing injuries.
Once Corey Thornton (broken leg) is put on IR, they’ll have two spots (#math).
Krys Barnes is out of p-squad elevations and the top 3 ILBs are nursing injuries.
Kaye’s Take: In the rush to blame one or the other, I think the missing thought for most is that maybe it’s BOTH Dave Canales and Bryce Young who aren’t performing consistently well as a tandem partnership together.
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Kaye’s Take: In the rush to blame one or the other, I think the missing thought for most is that maybe it’s BOTH Dave Canales and Bryce Young who aren’t performing consistently well as a tandem partnership together.
On Monday, the #Panthers got pretty banged up in a 20-9 loss.
But it was one blow in particular, handed out by a Carolina player, that everyone was talking about.
Tre’von Moehrig discussed what led to the low blow in prime time: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
But it was one blow in particular, handed out by a Carolina player, that everyone was talking about.
Tre’von Moehrig discussed what led to the low blow in prime time: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
Panthers’ Tre’von Moehrig explains punch to 49ers’ Jauan Jennings’ groin
Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig expects to be fined after punching 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings after a fourth-quarter play on Monday.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On Monday, the #Panthers got pretty banged up in a 20-9 loss.
But it was one blow in particular, handed out by a Carolina player, that everyone was talking about.
Tre’von Moehrig discussed what led to the low blow in prime time: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
But it was one blow in particular, handed out by a Carolina player, that everyone was talking about.
Tre’von Moehrig discussed what led to the low blow in prime time: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
#Panthers lose to the 49ers, 20-9.
They win the turnover battle, lose four to injuries and frankly have one of the more puzzling offensive approaches all year.
They win the turnover battle, lose four to injuries and frankly have one of the more puzzling offensive approaches all year.
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
#Panthers lose to the 49ers, 20-9.
They win the turnover battle, lose four to injuries and frankly have one of the more puzzling offensive approaches all year.
They win the turnover battle, lose four to injuries and frankly have one of the more puzzling offensive approaches all year.
Add Corey Thornton (ankle) to the pile
Well, this is becoming a body bag game:
Chandler Zavala (calf) out
Jaycee Horn (concussion) out
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) out
My laptop (coffee spilled) out
Chandler Zavala (calf) out
Jaycee Horn (concussion) out
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) out
My laptop (coffee spilled) out
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Add Corey Thornton (ankle) to the pile
Well, this is becoming a body bag game:
Chandler Zavala (calf) out
Jaycee Horn (concussion) out
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) out
My laptop (coffee spilled) out
Chandler Zavala (calf) out
Jaycee Horn (concussion) out
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) out
My laptop (coffee spilled) out
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Well, this is becoming a body bag game:
Chandler Zavala (calf) out
Jaycee Horn (concussion) out
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) out
My laptop (coffee spilled) out
Chandler Zavala (calf) out
Jaycee Horn (concussion) out
Claudin Cherelus (concussion) out
My laptop (coffee spilled) out