Carolina Panthers
Jimmy Clausen - #7 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/21/1987 |
| Birthplace | Westlake Village, CA |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 16th pick by Panthers |
Changes could be in store for Panthers at tight end
With TEs Jeff King and Dante Rosario due to become free agents this offseason, the Panthers are mulling changes at tight end.
Rivera, Panthers focus on fixing offense
Choosing an offensive coordinator will be the most important decision Ron Rivera makes until he decides what to do about the Panthers' situation at quarterback.
Rivera named Panthers head coach
The Panthers introduced former Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera as their new head coach on Tuesday.
Report: Rivera to be Panthers' next coach
Multiple sources are reporting that Ron Rivera will be the next head coach of the Panthers.
Panthers expected to consider drafting defensive end first
Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers, who led the nation in sacks in 2010 (15½), is one of the favorites to replace Andrew Luck atop the Panthers' draft board.
Luck decision stings, but Panthers have other options
Andrew Luck is staying at Stanford another year, but don't assume that this is the worst thing in the world for the Panthers.
Luck announces return to Stanford
The Panthers better start coming up with their contingency plans for the No. 1 pick in April's draft. QB Andrew Luck has decided to return to Stanford.
Browns defensive coordinator Ryan a candidate for Panthers job
The Panthers have requested permission to interview Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan for their vacant head-coaching position, according to a report from PFW's Panthers correspondent Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill (S.C.) Herald.
First 20 picks in NFL draft order established
The 20 teams that did not make the playoffs can not look forward to where they will select in April's draft.
Falcons clinch No. 1 seed in NFC
Eric Weems had a 55-yard punt return for a touchdown and the Falcons put a decisive stamp on the NFC South title and home-field advantage in the playoffs by beating Carolina 31-10 on Sunday.
Chiefs continue worst-to-first trend
Since 2002, the NFL has produced at least one team every season that has gone from fourth place one year to first the following year, with Kansas City being the latest example this season.
Fox set to coach his final game for Panthers
In a move that comes as no surprise to most observers, John Fox will not return in 2011 as the Panthers' head coach, the team officially announced on Friday.
Addressing DT spot should be high on Panthers' to-do list
Quarterback is a need for the Panthers, as rookie Jimmy Clausen has struggled, but the Panthers have other glaring voids to fill on their roster.
Panthers facing two big decisions
Some troubled franchises can't wait to put the 2010 season behind them, but few will hang a 2011 calendar with more uncertainty at a couple of the most important positions within the organization than the Panthers.
Panthers DE Johnson finishing strong in breakout year
After getting off to a fine start this season, Panthers DE Charles Johnson is finishing it on a tear, making at least one sack in each of the past six games.
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In his final start of his rookie season, Clausen finished with 182 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a 31-10 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.|||||||
The future is murky for Clausen with Carolina possibly looking to take Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. Clausen failed to compile more than 195 yards in his 13 games this season and finished with the worst rating among the league's starters (58.4). Clausen had three TDs and nine interceptions as the Panthers were 1-12 when he played this season.
Clausen completed 10 of 23 passes for 72 yards and one interception as the Panthers were crushed by the Steelers 27-3 on Thursday night. He was sacked four times.|||||||
The rookie from Notre Dame has two TD passes and eight interceptions.
Clausen threw only his second touchdown pass of the season in his first win in eight starts, 19-12 over visiting Arizona on Sunday.|||||||
Clausen was 13 of 19 for 141 yards and hasn't topped 199 yards in any game this season.
Clausen competed 14 of 24 passes for 107 yards with an interception in Sunday's 31-10 loss to Atlanta.|||||||
Clausen, the rookie whose introduction to the NFL has been rough, extended his streak of passes without a TD to 193. He apologized to linebacker Jon Beason for his play after the game, drawing the wrath of receiver Steve Smith, who had another quiet day. "If you're going to apologize, you know, you should apologize to the people in the huddle with you," Smith said. "He has a lot to learn. He ain't at Notre Dame anymore that's for sure."
Clausen threw for 169 yards with an interception in Sunday's 31-14 loss to Seattle.|||||||
Clausen has thrown one touchdown pass in six starts this season, and shouldn't be used in fantasy circles under any circumstance.
