Carolina Panthers
Geoff Hangartner - #63 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/22/1982 |
| Birthplace | Houston, TX |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 5th round, 33rd pick by Panthers |
Cowboys sign LB Connor
The Cowboys' busy offseason continues, as they have signed former Panthers unrestricted free-agent LB Dan Connor.
Panthers cut P Baker
The Panthers have released P Jason Baker in an effort to create more salary cap space and improve the position.
Panthers re-sign OG Hangartner, release Wharton
The Panthers have agreed to a three-year contract with OG Geoff Hangartner and released OG Travelle Wharton.
Panthers sign PK Medlock
The Panthers signed PK Justin Medlock on Wednesday and waived PK Adi Kunalic.
Tough time to be a Saints fan
The Saints' season ended with a feeling of woulda, shoulda, coulda. This next one is likely to begin with a sense of serious regret over the past.
Panthers' Rivera will be more hands-on with defense
Last season was a rough one for the Panthers' defense, which ranked 28th in yards allowed and 27th in points allowed.
First-round draft order set as Dolphins, Chiefs win coin flips
Two coin flips this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis determined the official order of the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Panthers sign DE-OLB Tucker
The Panthers signed DE-OLB Jyles Tucker to a one-year deal, Tucker's agent David Canter announced on Twitter.
Panthers re-sign two players
The Panthers announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed LS J.J. Jansen and LB Jason Phillips.
Chudzinski, Panthers able to move forward together
The filling of the last remaining NFL head-coaching vacancy Thursday was welcomed news for the Panthers.
Newton, Peppers added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Panthers QB Cam Newton and Bears DE Julius Peppers were named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Monday.
Panthers' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Panthers.
Panthers' Smith gave Newton advice for offseason
Panthers WR Steve Smith likes Cam Newton's attitude and work ethic, but he won't speculate on how much Newton will improve next season.
Newton chosen as Rookie of the Year
QB Cam Newton shattered even the highest expectations in his first season, and he capped it off with the PFW/PFWA award as the league's top rookie.
Panthers hire Wilks as secondary coach
The Panthers hired away Chargers DB coach Steve Wilks to be the team's new secondary coach/passing-defense coordinator on Monday.
PLAYER NEWS
Hangartner missed practice Wednesday because of a back injury.|||||||
Without going into detail, Bills coach Dick Jauron said Hangartner was held out because of a stiff back. That's potentially bad news for a team that has already shuffled its lineup this week after losing starting right tackle Brad Butler and starting tight end Derek Schouman to season-ending knee injuries. With 29 starts in 56 games over five seasons, Hangartner is the team's most experienced offensive lineman.
Hangartner has signed with the Buffalo Bills, becoming the first addition to their rebuilding line.|||||||
The deal was announced by the Bills on Saturday after the former Carolina Panthers player spent the day meeting with team executives and coaches. A fifth-round draft pick from Texas A&M in 2005, Hangartner played both center and right guard for the Panthers.
Hangartner hopes to return for the playoffs after being knocked out of a 33-31 win over New Orleans on Sunday.|||||||
Carolina has a bye, giving Hangartner time to heal.
Hangartner signed a three-year, $1.032 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.|||||||
