Carolina Panthers
Colin Jones - #42 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 208 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/27/1987 |
| Birthplace | Bridgeport, TX |
| College | TCU |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 6th round, 25th pick by 49ers |
Panthers sign DT Fields, OL Wells; place Beason on I.R.
The Panthers signed DT Ron Fields and OL Reggie Wells on Tuesday and officially placed MLB Jon Beason on injured reserve.
Packers-Panthers matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Two game against the Panthers at Carolina Sunday.
Beason's injury takes bite out of Panthers
Panthers MLB Jon Beason tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday and will undergo season-ending surgery this week.
Beason out for the season with Achilles tear
Panthers LB Jon Beason will miss the remainder of the 2011 season after tearing his Achilles in Week One.
Do Cam Newton or Greg Olsen have any fantasy value?
Week One might have been a fluke for Cam Newton and the Panthers but it has created a flurry of activity on the waiver wire this week.
Shorts and Shells: Week One
We look at Cam Newton's impressive debut, a controversial call from the Packers-Saints opener, some disappointing front-runners and plenty more.
Cardinals spoil Newton's NFL debut
Patrick Peterson made amends for a long afternoon at cornerback with an 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown and the Cardinals escaped with a 28-21 victory over the Panthers.
Panthers prepared to be patient with Newton
It's expected that head coach Ron Rivera will stick with Cam Newton through thick and thin during his rookie season.
Panthers claim CB Butler
Former Patriots CB Darius Butler didn't remain on waivers for long, as he was claimed by the Panthers, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Panthers cut DE Brown, claim five off waivers
The Panthers combed the list of final cuts and signed five players off waivers Sunday. They also released several players, including DE Everette Brown.
Cowboys claim FB Fiammetta, will sign vet OG Dockery
The Cowboys have signed veteran OG Derrick Dockery to a one-year contract, according to a league source as reported by NFL.com.
Panthers 2011 preview
Top overall pick Cam Newton holds considerable promise, but Carolina's on-field improvement will depend on how quickly he adapts to the pro game.
Panthers cut three defensive tackles among final cuts
The Panthers have announced their final cuts in preparation for the regular season, including three young defensive tackles.
Newton throws first TD; Steelers top Panthers
Cam Newton threw his first touchdown pass as a pro during Carolina's 33-17 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday night in their preseason finale.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the situation says Carolina has acquired Jones from the San Francisco 49ers, a move the Panthers hope will upgrade their special teams coverage units.|||||||
The 6-foot, 208-pound Jones could help Carolina's shaky coverage team that allowed three touchdowns on punt returns last season and a TD in the preseason on a kickoff return. Entering his second season, Jones played in 13 games last year for the 49ers seeing, mostly on special teams. He had six tackles on defense.