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 |
Wilson, Kuechly named Rookies of the Month
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Panthers LB Luke Kuechly were named the NFC and AFC Rookies of the Month for December.
NFC South Spin cycle: Tough test awaits suspect Falcons run 'D'
The Falcons came up short against the Bucs in a game where they nothing to gain, and the Panthers rallied against the Saints in Week 17.
Panthers defeat Saints to end year on four-game win streak
Drew Brees made more NFL history, but so did the Saints' defense in an undesirable way, and the Panthers rallied to a 44-38 victory Sunday.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons earn top seed, Bucs keep sinking
The Falcons clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC with their win over the Lions in Week 16. Meanwhile, the Bucs continued to implode.
Newton scores two TDs in Panthers' win over Raiders
Cam Newton threw for 171 yards and a touchdown and ran for 60 yards and another score, and the Panthers defeated the Raiders 17-6 on Sunday.
Panthers' Newton has eased early season concerns
While the Panthers’ issues extended well beyond the QB position during their 1-6 start, Cam Newton’s struggles were part of the problem.
Hardy supplying Panthers with needed production, swagger
For much of the past decade, the Panthers’ pass rush has been a one-man show. DE Greg Hardy has not allowed that to be the case this season, though.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons not playing pretend
The Falcons bounced back in a big way Sunday as the Panthers stayed hot and the Saints dealt the Bucs a brutal loss.
Panthers run over Chargers 31-7
Mike Tolbert scored twice against his former team as the Panthers beat San Diego 31-7 Sunday.
Chargers-Panthers blacked out In San Diego
The Week 15 game between the Chargers and Panthers at Qualcomm Stadium will be blacked out on local television in San Diego.
Panthers place S Nakamura on injured reserve
The Panthers placed S Haruki Nakamura on injured reserve Tuesday after he suffered a groin injury in Sunday’s win over the Falcons.
Week 14 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Cam Newton, Stevie Brown and David Wilson as its Players of the Week.
NFC South Spin cycle: Disturbing start to December for Falcons
The Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers each took a big step backward Sunday, but the Panthers earned their best win of the Ron Rivera-era.
Panthers upset Falcons behind Newton's big day
Cam Newton threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 72-yard run as the Panthers defeated the Falcons 30-20 on Sunday.
Foles, Cousins join in on rookie QB fun
Kirk Cousins and Nick Foles are the two latest rookie-QB phenomenons; plus, are Norv Turner, Ron Rivera and Andy Reid too late?
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.|||||||
