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Chris Tabor reveals who got the worst gift at Panthers’ white elephant party

Which Panther got the worst gift to the special teams unit’s white elephant party?

Even towards the end of what may be the most frustrating season in franchise history, the Carolina Panthers are still finding ways to enjoy the ride.

On Wednesday, interim head coach Chris Tabor was asked how he and the team have been dealing with the frustrating nature of their current 2-13 campaign. After giving a straight response to a serious question, Tabor lightened the mood with some Christmas joy.

“On Saturday morning, the special teams group had a white elephant, little party in the room,” he said. “And to watch those guys, to watch grown men for a good half hour laugh, giggle, make fun of each other, gettin’ presents—it’s a bond. That’s why this is a great team sport.

Also known as a Yankee swap or “Dirty Santa,” the white elephant gift exchange is a holiday party game in which participants deliberately swap impractical presents.

Tabor was then asked who got the worst gift.

“There was a price limit on those things,” he replied. “They asked me if I was gonna get involved, I said no ’cause I don’t spend a lot of money. But, no, there was some good gifts. Tommy [Tremble], I think he’s two years in a row where he’s kinda gotten the bad gift. So he’s improving on the field, but his white-elephant picking is terrible.”

Well, Tremble certainly is improving on the field. The third-year tight end just turned in his most productive outing yet—as he reeled in four receptions for a career-high 59 yards in this past Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.

So, perhaps he should just keep sticking to the game he’s getting quite good at.

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Top takeaways from Panthers’ snap counts in Week 16 loss to Packers

The Panthers may have themselves a new starting right guard and a pair of exciting weapons on offense to close out the 2023 season.

Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers may have been a tough pill to swallow for the Carolina Panthers, but it resulted in a few positive steps forward.

Here are the top takeaways from the Week 16 snap counts:

Studs and duds from Panthers’ Week 16 loss to Packers

DJ Chark (doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo) did his thing in Week 16.

The Carolina Panthers gave us a Christmas Eve thrill on Sunday, nearly completing two improbable fourth-quarter comebacks on the visiting Green Bay Packers. But, it was simply not to be.

Let’s cover the studs and duds from the heartbreaking 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Biggest takeaways from Panthers’ Week 16 loss to Packers

Although it came in a heartbreaking loss, Bryce Young’s career outing was the present the Panthers have been waiting for all season.

Despite the improbable fun that ensued in the fourth quarter, the Carolina Panthers were sent to a 33-30 loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Eve.

So, as we continue to deal with this heartbreaking defeat, here are a few takeaways you can stuff in your stocking:

Illness lands Brian Burns, 4 other Panthers on Wednesday’s injury report

Holiday cheer isn’t the only thing spreading around the Panthers’ locker room this week.

Holiday season can sometimes turn into sick season. And unfortunately for the Carolina Panthers, cheer isn’t the only thing spreading around this week.

Five players were listed on the initial Week 16 injury report due to an illness. That bunch is headlined by outside linebackers Brian Burns, Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes Sr.—all of whom sat out on Wednesday.

Also down with the sickness were tight end Tommy Tremble and safety Xavier Woods, who had been listed as limited participants. Woods is fresh off recording his team-leading second interception in this past Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Here is the full injury report from this afternoon:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Brian Burns Illness DNP
OLB Yetur Gross-Matos Knee DNP
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Illness/back DNP
OT Taylor Moton Knee/rest DNP
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP
WR Adam Thielen Rest Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Illness Limited
S Sam Franklin Jr. Quadriceps Limited
OT David Sharpe Illness Limited
TE Ian Thomas Ankle Limited
S Xavier Woods Illness Limited
OLB Claudin Cherelus Knee Limited
TE Stephen Sullivan Shoulder Full

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Bryce Young on his clutch performance: Where else would you rather be?

There was nowhere else Bryce Young would have rather been than in Bank of America Stadium with the chance to win a football game.

It hasn’t happened many times this season, but Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young took the lectern with a smile to start his post-game press conference on Sunday.

“Ah, it feels great. It feels great,” he told reporters. “These are a lot more enjoyable after wins. Feel great.”

Well, the rookie also played great this afternoon, leading his team to a 9-7 win over the visiting Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina’s second victory of the campaign was clinched due in large part to a 17-play, 90-yard drive to run out the wet and wild contest. The possession was highlighted by three incredibly clutch completions by Young—a 19-yarder to tight end Tommy Tremble, a 20-yarder to fellow rookie Jonathan Mingo and an absolute dot of an 18-yarder to DJ Chark.

Young’s work helped set up a 23-yard field goal for kicker Eddy Piñeiro with just one second remaining, a try that went through without a hitch. The No. 1 overall pick spoke about that timely touch.

“Where else would you rather be?” Young said of the mindset to start the drive. “Opportunity to go down and win the game. For me, there’s no other group I’d rather do it with. We all have faith in each other. We all believe in each other. It was just a great opportunity.”

That opportunity added to one of Young’s cleanest outings yet. He completed 18 of his 24 throws for 167 yards and a 93.6 passer rating—the second-highest of the season.

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Panthers Week 14 inactives: Vonn Bell to start vs. Saints

Panthers S Vonn Bell is returning to the lineup this afternoon in New Orleans.

Carolina Panthers safety Vonn Bell gets to play against some of his old friends today.

The eighth-year defender will be active for today’s Week 14 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Bell, who spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in New Orleans, now returns to the lineup after missing last Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a shoulder injury.

Tight end Tommy Tremble, who was also listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report, is active as well. He is currently tied for the second-most receiving touchdowns on the team (three).

Tremble and the rest of the tight ends won’t, however, be joined by Hayden Hurst—who was already ruled out due to his concussion. Hurst, per his father, was diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia and will be missing his fourth straight game.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers this afternoon:

  • CB Shaquill Griffin
  • TE Hayden Hurst
  • OT Ricky Lee
  • OLB Eku Leota
  • WR Terrace Marshall Jr.
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • DL DeShawn Williams

The Saints will be without a few key players on offense:

  • DE Isaiah Foskey
  • QB Jake Haener (emergency third QB)
  • QB Taysom Hill
  • RB Kendre Miller
  • DT P.J. Mustipher
  • LB Monty Rice
  • WR Rashid Shaheed

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Hayden Hurst, 2 other TEs limited in practice on Thursday

Panthers TEs Hayden Hurst, Tommy Tremble and Stephen Sullivan remained limited in practice on Thursday.

The Carolina Panthers remained limited at the tight end position on Thursday.

Today’s injury report ahead of Week 14’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints listed three tight ends as limited participants—Tommy Tremble (hip), Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) and Hayden Hurst (concussion).

Hurst’s father Jerry tweeted on Wednesday that his son had been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia by an independent neurologist. The 30-year-old pass catcher, who missed the last three games, then posted this morning that his “pretty nasty” concussion is not a career-ending injury.

Here is Thursday’s report in full:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
CB Troy Hill Rest/ankle DNP Limited
OT Taylor Moton Rest/knee DNP Limited
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP
DT DeShawn Williams Knee DNP DNP
S Vonn Bell Shoulder Limited Limited
C Bradley Bozeman Ankle Limited Limited
S Jeremy Chinn Quadriceps Limited Limited
OLB Yetur Gross-Matos Hamstring Limited Limited
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back Limited Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Hamstring Limited Limited
TE Hayden Hurst Concussion Limited Limited
TE Stephen Sullivan Shoulder Limited Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Hip Limited Limited
OLB Amaré Barno Ankle Full Full
OLB DJ Johnson Personal DNP

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Best away photos from Panthers vs. Buccaneers rivalry

Let’s take a Tampa Bay-based trip down memory lane . . .

Before the Carolina Panthers try for their first win at Raymond James Stadium since 2019, let’s look back at some of the best Tampa Bay-based photos from this NFC South rivalry . . .

Panthers Week 13 injury report: Vonn Bell, Hayden Hurst out vs. Bucs

The Panthers have ruled out TE Hayden Hurst and S Vonn Bell from Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers.

The Carolina Panthers may be short at yet another position.

As expected, tight end Hayden Hurst has been ruled out for the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hurst has missed the last two games due to a concussion.

Likely to join him on the sideline is fellow tight end Tommy Tremble, who has been listed as doubtful with a hip injury. The 23-year-old has reeled in three touchdown receptions on the season, tied for the second-most on the team.

Additionally, Vonn Bell, who hadn’t practiced all week, will be down with a shoulder injury.

Here’s the full and final injury report for the week:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
S Vonn Bell Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back DNP Limited Limited Questionable
TE Hayden Hurst Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
OT Taylor Moton Rest/knee DNP Limited Full –
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP –
TE Tommy Tremble Hip DNP Limited DNP Doubtful
S Jeremy Chinn Quadriceps Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OLB Yetur Gross-Matos Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
CB Jaycee Horn Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OLB DJ Johnson Elbow Limited Limited Full Questionable
G Cade Mays Ankle Limited Limited Full –
CB CJ Henderson Concussion Full Full Full –
G Nash Jensen Back Limited Limited Questionable
WR Jonathan Mingo Achilles Limited Full –
S Xavier Woods Thigh Limited Full –
CB Troy Hill Hip Limited Questionable

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