Carolina Panthers
David Gettis - #12 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/27/1987 |
| Birthplace | Cherry Point, NC |
| College | Baylor |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 6th round, 29th pick by Panthers |
Panthers sign DT Johnson
The Panthers signed former Colts DT Ed Johnson on Wednesday.
Panthers RB Williams undergoes surgery
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams apparently underwent a surgical procedure on Monday.
Peppers turned off by Panthers
DE Julius Peppers said he's unhappy with the way the Panthers have handled his contract situation and signing a long-term deal with the team is no longer what he wants most.
DE depth likely to be major need for Panthers
With both starting defensive ends from 2009 set to test the free-agent waters, the Panthers could be going with a much younger look at the position next season.
Panthers not expected to make changes at tight end
The Panthers are not expected to drastically change their offensive philosophy and go hunting for a pass-catching tight end this offseason, we hear.
Panthers name Tolbert WRs coach
The Panthers announced they have hired Tyke Tolbert to become their wide receivers coach Thursday.
Panthers RB Stewart to undergo surgery
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart announced on his Twitter account that he will undergo surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
Panthers' longtime WR coach Williamson retires
Longtime Panthers assistant coach Richard Williamson has retired, the team announced Monday.
Adding receivers will be one of Panthers’ top offseason tasks
The Panthers have been looking for a playmaking receiver to complement Steve Smith for years, and that search will resume in 2010.
Panthers fire special-teams coach
The Panthers announced Thursday that special-teams coach Danny Crossman will not be retained for the 2010 season.
Panthers expected to give Peppers chance to leave
We hear the Panthers don't want DE Julius Peppers to get away, but sources in Charlotte don't expect that he and the team will agree to a long-term extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.
PLAYER NEWS
Carolina activated Gettis from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to take his place.|||||||
Gettis, a former sixth-round draft pick by the Panthers, started 15 games as a rookie in 2010. He tore his ACL in training camp prior to the 2011 season and struggled with hamstring issues this past summer, forcing Carolina to place him on the PUP list.
The Panthers placed Gettis on the PUP list.|||||||
Gettis will miss at least the season's first six weeks.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says trainers are optimistic Gettis will be back on the practice field in about "four or five days."|||||||
Rivera says Gettis, who started 15 games for the Panthers in 2010, will not play for Carolina (No. 20 in the AP Pro32) in its preseason home opener Saturday night against the Houston Texans. For now, Gettis remains on the active-PUP list. Gettis tore his left ACL last year in training camp and has been rehabbing ever since.
Gettis will be placed on IR with a torn ACL.|||||||
Gettis caught 37 passes for 508 yards and three touchdowns last season.
An MRI Thursday revealed Gettis tore the ACL in his left knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.|||||||
Gettis injured his knee Wednesday night and was carted off the field after practice. He injured the knee while attempting to run a route.
