Carolina Panthers
Luke Kuechly - #59 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/20/1991 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, OH |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 9th pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | 0 | 2 |
Panthers' Brayton agrees to three-year deal
The Panthers re-signed DE Tyler Brayton on Wednesday, according to reports.
Panthers re-sign OL Pettiti
The Panthers have re-signed OL Rob Pettiti, according to Pettiti's agent, Ralph Cindrich, who announced the move on Twitter.
Veteran backup quarterback a pressing need for Panthers
After cutting Jake Delhomme, the Panthers announced they decided Matt Moore would be their starting quarterback in 2010, but there is a vacancy to be filled behind Moore on the depth chart.
Report: Panthers QB Moore to sign tender
The player expected to start at quarterback for the Panthers in 2010 will soon be under contract.
Hoover's run with Panthers ends
Panthers S Chris Harris announced that FB Brad Hoover has been cut on Twitter.
Early winners and losers in free agency
Here's a look at the teams that have spent the most wisely to this point and which ones overextended themselves after the first weekend of free agency.
Peppers doesn't like spotlight, but that's what he's getting with megadeal
Julius Peppers has a reputation as a guy who takes some plays off, and that may not sit well with Bears fans. However, if he produces anywhere close to the level he's capable of, the praise will overshadow the ...
Panthers release DT Kemoeatu, LB Diggs
The Panthers have parted with both of their starting defensive tackles from the 2008 season.
Panthers cut QB Delhomme
Multiple sources have told Pro Football Weekly that the Panthers will cut QB Jake Delhomme.
Panthers cut DT Lewis
Julius Peppers will be joined by one of his former teammates on the free-agent market this year.
Report: Panthers give Moore highest tender
It's a safe bet that QB Matt Moore will be playing in Charlotte next season.
NFC South team needs
With No. 1 WR Antonio Bryant departing in free agency, wide receiver is a pressing need for the Buccaneers. PFW continues its series in which it examines the needs of each team, analyzing the NFC South.
Panthers prepare for post-Peppers era
The Panthers will have a glaring hole to fill on defense after DE Julius Peppers departs in free agency.
Panthers announce they will not tag Peppers
The Panthers put to rest any doubts about their plans for DE Julius Peppers by announcing they would not place the franchise tag on him before Thursday's deadline for using it.
Peppers likely to demand Haynesworth-like deal
Although he's had some lengthy cold streaks, Panthers DE Julius Peppers will probably seek a free-agent contract similar to the one Albert Haynesworth signed last year with the Redskins.
PLAYER NEWS
Kuechly, Carolina's tackling machine, has won the Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.|||||||
Kuechly, a first-round pick from Boston College, led the league with 164 tackles. He began the season on the outside but moved to middle linebacker five games into the season and the Panthers went from 24th in the league in overall defense to 10th. He earned 28 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. That easily outdistanced Seattle LB Bobby Wagner with 11.
