Carolina Panthers
Haruki Nakamura - #43 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 205 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/18/1986 |
| Birthplace | Elyria, OH |
| College | Cincinnati |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 40th pick by Ravens |
Panthers WR Smith will return Sunday
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Clausen's second chance may come before long
We hear the Panthers are taking a week-to-week approach to the quarterback situation, so the recently demoted Jimmy Clausen could get another shot to start before long.
Poll: Bills will be last team to win a game
Readers of this Web site say that Buffalo will be the last team to win a game this season, according to the results of our recently concluded poll.
Panthers QB Moore to start vs. 49ers
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Panthers going nowhere fast
There are many reasons behind the Panthers' pathetic showing, but the biggest problem has been the ineffective and uninspired coaching of John Fox and his staff the first third of the season, the way we hear it.
Panthers' Fox attempts to maintain positive image
While John Fox attempts to put space between himself and the Panthers' failings, there are some who say the head coach deserves blame for the way things are going.
Panthers sign WR Thomas
The Panthers have signed former Redskins WR Devin Thomas to assist their 31st-ranked passing attack.
No team 4-0 for first time since 1970
The Colts 19-9 win over the Chiefs in Week Five marked the first time since 1970 that no team will start the season 4-0.
Bears win big despite Collins' four picks
Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Peppers led a ferocious defense and the Bears overcame four interceptions by backup quarterback Todd Collins to beat the winless Panthers 23-6 on Sunday.
Fox hasn't lost Panthers players despite rough start
Although Carolina has started the season 0-4, head coach John Fox hasn't lost the locker room, according to NFC South Whispers.
Panthers WR Smith will miss Week Five
Panthers WR Steve Smith will miss Carolina's Week Five game against the Bears with an ankle injury.
Panthers DE Johnson proving to be solid replacement for Peppers
Panthers DE Chares Johnson is doing a solid job defending the run and rushing the passer in his first season as a full-time starter.
Bears-Panthers matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Bears could get an opportunity to make an interception if Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen continues to stare down his receivers.
Panthers release WR Jarrett, sign Clowney
The Panthers released WR Dwayne Jarrett and signed WR David Clowney on Tuesday.
Panthers have few receiving options vs. Bears
The Panthers are facing the grim reality of being without WRs Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett this week against the Bears, hoping to end a four-game slide to start the season.
PLAYER NEWS
The Panthers have signed free agent safety Haruki Nakamura to a three-year contract. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney announced the deal Friday but did not release financial terms of the contract. Nakamura could compete for Carolina's starting free safety job. Sherrod Martin struggled last season with tackling at the position.|||||||
The 25-year-old Nakamura has spent four seasons backing up Ed Reed in Baltimore. He's played in 52 games but never started on defense. He has 47 career tackles, one forced fumble and no interceptions. Hurney says Nakamura "is a very talented young safety and has played in a lot of different spots on defense with the Ravens." The GM says he is "very smart" and is an "excellent special teams player and will help us at safety."
The Ravens will be without Nakamura on Sunday against the Jets.|||||||
He hurt his knee in last week's game against St. Louis.
Nakamura is on IR with a broken ankle.|||||||
He was important on special teams but didn't start.
Nakamura left the Ravens' game with a broken ankle Monday.|||||||
The injury likely will keep him out the rest of the season. He's important on special teams but doesn't start.