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16 former Panthers named preliminary nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame

16 former Panthers, and a current assistant coach, were named amongst the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 167 preliminary nominees for the 2025 class.

Which Carolina Panthers great could be joining Julius Peppers in Canton, Ohio? Well, 16 of them will at least have a shot.

On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 167 preliminary nominees for their 2025 class. Among those listed were 16 former Panthers.

Those players are as follows:

  • QB Jake Delhomme
  • RB Stephen Davis
  • RB/WR Eric Metcalf
  • WR Muhsin Muhammad
  • WR Steve Smith Sr.
  • TE Wesley Walls
  • TE Jeremy Shockey
  • OT Jordan Gross
  • C Ryan Kalil
  • DE Jared Allen
  • LB Jessie Armstead
  • LB Luke Kuechly
  • LB Lee Woodall
  • S Eugene Robinson
  • CB Charles Tillman
  • K John Kasay

Headlining the group is Kuechly, who is now in his first year of eligibility for the honor. The 2013 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time All-Pro spoke about the possibility of being a first-ballot Hall of Famer back in February.

“I think when you think about the Hall of Fame, it’s obviously awesome,” Kuechly said on an episode of Up & Adams. “It’s the highest honor that you can have as a football player on an individual basis. And you look at the guys that got in there at the linebacker position, the guys I grew up watching—Derrick Brooks, Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis, obviously Pep got in. Those three guys that I mentioned and then Patrick [Willis]. And all of ’em were a little bit different.”

Former cornerback DeAngelo Hall, who is currently the assistant defensive backs coach for Carolina, was also one of the 167 nominees.

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Rome Odunze was shocked to learn the Bears receiving record

In an interview on 670 The Score, Rome Odunze learned about the Bears’ dismal receiving record and he could not believe it.

Wide receiver Rome Odunze has only been a member of the Chicago Bears for a day, but he’s already learning about the team’s history and records. It’s safe to say he wasn’t prepared for how low some of them are.

In an interview on 670 The Score’s Parkins & Spiegel Show, Odunze learned who the team’s all-time leading receiver was and how many yards they had. The 21-year-old receiver guessed it was Brandon Marshall, who spent three years in Chicago and is No. 13 on the list. It’s safe to say he didn’t expect the answer to be Johnny Morris with 5,059 yards.

“In the career?!” Odunze exclaimed as he and the hosts laughed. He immediately took that as a challenge, though. “I hope I’ll go break that record and hopefully add a few thousand to that… 5,000 is the goal, then. Let’s get after it.”

For Bears fans, it’s no secret that the team has struggled to develop and maintain prolific wide receivers. Productive players like Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, and Allen Robinson were only around for a few years, and former Bears receiver Muhsin Muhammad infamously said that Chicago was where receivers go to die. Morris played in the 1950s and 1960s, and his receiving record is the lowest of any all-time team leader in the league.

Odunze was shocked at the ineptitude of the position but is prepared to change and make history within the organization. Here’s hoping he’s around long enough to break the record and provide the Bears offense with a consistent and dangerous receiving threat for many years to come.

Best photos from Super Bowl XXXVIII

38 photos from the Panthers’ trip to Super Bowl XXXVIII

One of the greatest Super Bowls in history took place 20 years ago. But unfortunately for the Carolina Panthers, it didn’t end with the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy.

As we get ready for the biggest game of the year, let’s look back at the best shots from Super Bowl XXXVIII:

Every Pro Bowl selection in Panthers franchise history

Let’s take a look back at every Pro Bowl selection in Panthers franchise history

It took a bit longer than it should’ve, but defensive tackle Derrick Brown rightfully became the latest Pro Bowler in Carolina Panthers history.

So, as we gear up for the rest of the festivities this weekend, let’s look back at Brown and every other Panther who has been selected as an all-star.

Panthers 2024 mock draft 2.0: The Morgan-Canales edition

How would a Dan Morgan and Dave Canales-led draft look like? Here’s our early shot at it.

The Carolina Panthers were leader-less, at least in two key positions, the last time we checked in with a mock draft. But things have changed.

On Thursday, the organization will officially introduce new president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan and new head coach Dave Canales. Both were hired last week, as the team will once again start fresh in building towards a positive future.

So, how will that future look under the new power duo?

Here’s our early Morgan-Canales mock:

Muhsin Muhammad gets honored by Carolina Panthers

Muhsin Muhammad was honored by the Carolina Panthers over the weekend

Muhsin Muhammad had a very solid career in the National Football League, spending 1996 to 2009 in the league, majority with the Carolina Panthers, but also a three year stint in Chicago for the Bears. In that span, Muhammad racked up 860 receptions, 11,438 yards and 62 touchdowns, along with a plethora of franchise records.

For his outstanding career, Muhammad was honored by the Panthers being inducted into the Panthers Hall of Honor.

Muhammad was a standout in East Lansing from 1991 to 1995 with Michigan State.

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Scenes from Panthers Hall of Honor inductions of Julius Peppers, Muhsin Muhammad

Check out this weekend’s memorable scenes from the Panthers Hall of Honor inductions of Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad.

Two more greats have taken their rightful place in franchise lore, as Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad have officially been inducted into the Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor.

Let’s celebrate by taking in the scenes from a memorable weekend . . .

Photos of Panthers Hall of Honor inductee Muhsin Muhammad

Gallery: Photos of 2023 Panthers Hall of Honor inductee Muhsin Muhammad

On Sunday, both Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad will take their places in the Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor. The duo is set to join the likes of Mike McCormack, Sam Mills, Jake Delhomme, Steve Smith Sr., Jordan Gross and Wesley Walls—becoming the seventh and eighth members of the exclusive club.

So, let’s look back at 25 amazing photos from Muhammad’s amazing Panthers career:

8 former Panthers named Modern-Era nominees for 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Panthers great Julius Peppers, who is in his first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, headlines the group of 173 Modern-Era nominees.

On Tuesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 173 Modern-Era nominees for their class of 2024. Among the group are eight former Carolina Panthers players—including some franchise greats and a few all-time greats.

Here are those men:

Jonathan Mingo reveals biggest takeaway from his talk with Panthers greats

Panthers rookie WR Jonathan Mingo spoke about his grilling time with franchise greats Steve Smith Sr. and Muhsin Muhammad.

Last week, the two greatest wide receivers in Carolina Panthers history passed the torch to Jonathan Mingo . . . figuratively and literally.

Following Friday’s practice, Mingo spoke to reporters about his recent project with Steve Smith Sr. and Muhsin Muhammad—a little social media segment where he was grilled while grilling with the duo. The 2023 second-round pick said the following about his experience:

“You know football. You usually gonna talk way more football than grillin’. So, I didn’t really know I was grillin’ until last minute. I had just hopped out the shower to go sweat again. So, I was disappointed about that part.

“It was fun choppin’ it up with Steve and Moose Muhammad. Just pickin’ their brains, learnin’ football and just tryna give me advice on how I can become a better receiver.”

Mingo was then asked about his biggest takeaway from Smith Sr.

“Really just tryna help me take care of my body,” Mingo replied. “Things that just help me become a better football player. Just the ins and outs.”

Smith Sr., a noted fan of Mingo’s, dealt with a few significant injuries during his NFL career—including a broken leg, a fractured forearm and a “double rupture” of Achilles’ tendon. Nonetheless, he was able to piece together a prolific 16-year NFL career that should wind up in Canton, Ohio one day.

So hopefully, Mingo was taking more than just orders at the grill next to Smitty and Moose on that sweaty afternoon.

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