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By Joseph Person | E-mail | 9:43PM

When Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis walked off the practice field early Thursday, many media members had the same reaction: not again.

Panthers lineman grounded – except on weekends

By Joseph Person | E-mail | 12:06AM

He travels back and forth to Stanford to earn his degree while participating in offseason workouts

NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

By BARRY WILNER | AP Pro Football Writer | May 23, 2012

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.

NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13

By BARRY WILNER | AP Pro Football Writer | May 22, 2012

The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them.

Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"
NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys
Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life

Carolina Panthers: Top positional battles for 2012 | May 21, 2012
LaFell, like Carolina Panthers, talented but flawed | May 21, 2012
Panthers add former Oklahoma State WR to roster | May 21, 2012
Player safety on NFL owners' agenda | May 21, 2012
Five biggest OTA goals for Panthers | May 21, 2012
Q&A: Rivera says Panthers’ growth is apparent | May 20, 2012
Q&A: Rivera feels good about Panthers' direction | May 19, 2012
Jerry Richardson’s camp experience unforgettable | May 19, 2012
Rivera was right to keep Beason in middle | May 18, 2012
Panthers sign Finley at TE, waive Lloyd | May 17, 2012
Loomis: Brees deal has to be right for both sides | May 18, 2012
Ex-Panther Stephen Davis' legend never slows down | May 15, 2012
Panthers add RB off waivers | May 15, 2012
Panthers’ special teams need to be much more special | May 14, 2012
Panthers punter got his shot in heavy wind | May 13, 2012

Mature Newton lightens the mood, even as his load grows

Tom Sorensen: As many times as I've seen Cam Newton, I have to look twice. He's listed at 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, same as last season. But he looks bigger, broader.

Panthers lineman finishes Stanford degree
Where SN ranks coach Ron Rivera

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Q&A: Rivera says Panthers’ growth is apparent

Part II: Ron Rivera discusses upcoming OTAS, communication lapses on defense, the return of linebackers Jon Beason and Thomas Davis and competition at cornerback.