Augusta Stone

1: Deep roots in North Carolina: Charlotte is home to Wilks, who was born and raised in the city and attended West Charlotte High School. He went to college at Appalachian State University in Boone, … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Steve Wilks

CHARLOTTE – After three straight weeks with home games at Bank of America Stadium, the Carolina Panthers travel west under interim head coach Steve Wilks to face the Rams in Week 6.The Rams (2-3) will … [Read more...] about Know Your Foe: Los Angeles Rams

CHARLOTTE – When David Tepper was thinking through candidates for interim head coach, there was an obvious choice.The Panthers owner named Steve Wilks the interim coach Monday after parting ways with … [Read more...] about Interim head coach Steve Wilks a “leader of men”

CHARLOTTE – Veteran defensive end Brian Burns admitted it doesn't feel quite the same on the field, when so many critical pieces of the Panthers defense aren't available.But he also said those … [Read more...] about Defense “different” without so many key parts

1 / 98 Christian McCaffrey carries the football during the Panthers game against the 49ers on Sunday, Sep. 10, 2017.Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez 2 / 98 Shaq Thompson and Luke Kuechly against the San … [Read more...] about Five Things to Watch vs. San Francisco: Offense faces a challenge

CHARLOTTE – Xavier Woods isn't the most talkative person off the field.The 27-year-old safety carries a reserved, mature presence in the locker room and on the sidelines. But in a relatively young … [Read more...] about “Professor X” marks the spots for a young secondary

CHARLOTTE – If there's anyone on Carolina's roster who knows the challenge ahead against the San Francisco defense, it's right guard Austin Corbett.Corbett played three seasons with the Rams, … [Read more...] about Panthers offensive line prepares for San Francisco 

1 / 98 Christian McCaffrey carries the football during the Panthers game against the 49ers on Sunday, Sep. 10, 2017.Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez 2 / 98 Shaq Thompson and Luke Kuechly against the San … [Read more...] about Know Your Foe: San Francisco 49ers 

CHARLOTTE – Ikem Ekwonu made an intentional effort to represent his Nigerian heritage as soon as he entered the NFL.Ekwonu's draft night outfit featured the green-and-white stripes of the Nigerian … [Read more...] about Panthers represent their heritage with helmet decals 

CHARLOTTE — From outside the locker room, it's possible to imagine frustration bubbling up between Carolina's offense and defense.But inside it, the leaders across the defense say that isn't the … [Read more...] about Panthers defense sticking with the offense after Arizona loss