Carolina Panthers
Ryan Kalil - #67 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/29/1985 |
| Birthplace | Corona, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 27th pick by Panthers |
Smith, Panthers agree to three-year extension
The Panthers and WR Steve Smith have agreed to a contract extension through 2015 with an option for one additional year in 2016.
Carolina Panthers
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Panthers sign DB Smith
The Panthers signed former 49ers DB Reggie Smith on Wednesday, the team announced.
Panthers intend to use Tolbert at fullback
After signing RB Mike Tolbert two weeks ago, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says he plans to use the former Charger primarily at fullback.
Panthers mull options at cornerback
It would not be a surprise if the Panthers poke around the thinning free-agent market at corner.
Panthers deal RB Goodson to Oakland
The Panthers traded RB Mike Goodson to the Raiders for OT Bruce Campbell, the team announced Friday.
Panthers re-sign DE Applewhite
The Panthers announced Friday that they have re-signed DE Antwan Applewhite.
Panthers not looking to break up RB stable
Indications are the Panthers have not ruled out trading RB Jonathan Stewart this offseason, but we’re told GM Marty Hurney will not give him up easily.
Panthers add OL Pollak, LB Onatolu
The Panthers made a pair of free-agent signings on Thursday, including ex-Colts free agent Mike Pollak, who could win the starting OLG job.
Vikings add OL Schwartz
After releasing OGs Steve Hutchinson and Anthony Herrera early in free agency, the Vikings have begun to piece back together their offensive line, signing free-agent OG-OT Geoff Schwartz on Wednesday.
Fantasy spin: Mike Tolbert
Mike Tolbert appears to be the first fantasy football casualty, as he's going from a time-share to a depth role with the Panthers. William Del Pilar breaks it down.
Panthers sign RB Tolbert
The Panthers added another piece to their talented RB corps Monday, agreeing to terms with RB Mike Tolbert on a four-year deal.
Panthers sign DB Nakamura
The Panthers signed former Ravens S Haruki Nakamura to a three-year deal on Friday, his agent, Andy Simms, confirmed on Twitter.
PLAYER NEWS
Kalil is headed to Hawaii after all.|||||||
Kalil was added to the NFC's Pro Bowl roster Friday to replace Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams, who is injured.
The Panthers have announced that Kalil is out for the season after suffering a left foot injury.|||||||
Kalil was injured in Carolina's 16-12 loss to Seattle, although he continued playing. Kalil went to see Dr. James Anderson on Tuesday and it was determined he had a Lisfranc injury, having torn a ligament that supports the middle of his foot.
Kalil has signed his one-year tender worth more than $10 million. Team spokesman Charlie Dayton confirmed the move on Thursday, two days after the Panthers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Kalil. If the current rules exist in the new collective bargaining agreement, another team would've had to surrender two first-round picks to sign the two-time Pro Bowl selection.|||||||
The franchise tag has been a point of contention with the current labor deal expiring next week. But Kalil's decision to sign gives him $10 million guaranteed.
The Carolina Panthers have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Kalil, a move that will help keep the core of the offensive line intact but will also make two other key players unrestricted free agents.|||||||
Kalil will be offered a one-year, guaranteed deal worth more than $10 million. If the current franchise tag rules remain under the new labor deal, another team could sign Kalil only by giving Carolina two first-round draft picks. The 25-year-old Kalil made his second straight Pro Bowl this season.
Carolina was again without Kalil and right tackle Jeff Otah for Sunday's game against Arizona. Both linemen have been sidelined with right ankle injuries.|||||||
The team hopes both Otah and Kalil will be back on the field when the Panthers resume play Nov. 9 at Oakland after getting two extra weeks of rest. Otah has missed the last three games and Kalil the previous two with ankle injuries.
