Quick News

Here's some quick news on what's been happening with the Carolina Panthers over the last few days:

- A video of a little boy crying over Steve Smith being released was uploaded to YouTube. The boy's father told him and his sister about Smith being released by Carolina. The boy proceeded to start crying (just like many of us Panthers fans did). Smith, using social media, was able to locate the boy, and apparently is planning something for him. (If you want to see the video, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNjtepBuOlM)

- Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones announced he would like to play for Carolina, but once again, general manager Dave Gettleman waited too long, as Jones signed with the Oakland Raiders. Jones would've been a good addition to an offense that is looking as though it will be the worst in the NFL.

- Former Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is visiting with the Panthers. Cotchery caught 10 touchdown passes last season with the Steelers. Hopefully he and Carolina can get a deal done.

- The Panthers re-signed two players: cornerback James Dockery and linebacker Jason Williams.

- The Panthers now have just under $14M in dead money, the majority of it ($8M) coming from former linebacker Jon Beason, who is now with the New York Giants. This makes them 3rd in the NFL for most dead money. Gettleman still has his work cut out for him.

That's it for now. Hopefully, we'll soon be hearing that the Panthers have signed some wide receivers or offensive linemen.