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 |
Free-agent S Payne to sign with Panthers
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Not every team faces the same lockout challenges
Based on a vote of the PFW staff, here are three teams that we believe will be most and least affected by the NFL lockout.
NT Jenkins announces retirement
NT Kris Jenkins, who played 10 seasons in the league for the Panthers and Jets, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Tight end still a need for Panthers
The Panthers signed Jeremy Shockey in March, but they don't have a starting-caliber building block or a proven veteran in his prime at tight end.
QB Collins retires after 16 seasons
Kerry Collins announced his retirement on Thursday. His career lasted 16 seasons with five different teams.
Keeping Johnson the Panthers' free-agent priority
All indications are the Panthers will make re-signing DE Charles Johnson the top priority whenever free agency begins.
NFC South best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the NFC South who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Sean Weatherspoon, David Gettis, Gerald McCoy and Jonathan Casillas.
Otah's recovery, return a top need for Panthers
The return of ORT Jeff Otah is a significant issue facing the Panthers and it could fly under the radar.
Richardson not stressed about QB missing time with coaches
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson said Wednesday that he's not "overly stressed" about the instruction the draft's No. 1 overall pick, Cam Newton, is missing out on as the lockout lingers.
Panthers LB Beason wins civil case
Panthers LB Jon Beason was victorious in a Charlotte courthouse on Thursday in a civil case where a man accused the player of punching him in the face at a strip club.
Panthers will take long look at veteran free-agent QBs
The market will not be rich with options, but we hear the Panthers will take a serious look at free-agent quarterbacks if and when free agency begins this offseason.
Lockout limbo: Panthers report
With NFL teams stuck in a state of limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the Panthers.
Pride is in Newton's way
Panthers QB Cam Newton showed off his ego in a recent interview when he was asked about the other three NFC South quarterbacks.
Panthers' Smith addresses trade talk, future in Carolina
Panthers WR Steve Smith reached out to PFW on Tuesday to discuss his future and clear up some of the misreporting he has read regarding his status in Carolina amid trade talk.
Round Four is for taking risks
Remember last season? Round Four was full of calculated gambles. Some of them even paid off. This year is no different, as shown with the Vikings' selection of Iowa DT Christian Ballard.
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.
