Carolina Panthers
Thomas Austin - #71 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 310 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/14/1986 |
| Birthplace | Camden, SC |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 3 |
Panthers sign DT Johnson
The Panthers signed former Colts DT Ed Johnson on Wednesday.
Panthers RB Williams undergoes surgery
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams apparently underwent a surgical procedure on Monday.
Peppers turned off by Panthers
DE Julius Peppers said he's unhappy with the way the Panthers have handled his contract situation and signing a long-term deal with the team is no longer what he wants most.
DE depth likely to be major need for Panthers
With both starting defensive ends from 2009 set to test the free-agent waters, the Panthers could be going with a much younger look at the position next season.
Panthers not expected to make changes at tight end
The Panthers are not expected to drastically change their offensive philosophy and go hunting for a pass-catching tight end this offseason, we hear.
Panthers name Tolbert WRs coach
The Panthers announced they have hired Tyke Tolbert to become their wide receivers coach Thursday.
Panthers RB Stewart to undergo surgery
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart announced on his Twitter account that he will undergo surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
Panthers' longtime WR coach Williamson retires
Longtime Panthers assistant coach Richard Williamson has retired, the team announced Monday.
Adding receivers will be one of Panthers’ top offseason tasks
The Panthers have been looking for a playmaking receiver to complement Steve Smith for years, and that search will resume in 2010.
Panthers fire special-teams coach
The Panthers announced Thursday that special-teams coach Danny Crossman will not be retained for the 2010 season.
Panthers expected to give Peppers chance to leave
We hear the Panthers don't want DE Julius Peppers to get away, but sources in Charlotte don't expect that he and the team will agree to a long-term extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.
PLAYER NEWS
The Panthers announced they've signed center Thomas Austin to replace Ryan Kalil on the 53-man roster.|||||||
The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Austin has limited NFL experience, playing in three games for the Houston Texans in 2011 and was on the New England Patriots practice squad earlier this season. Austin entered the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings in 2010 as an undrafted free agent out of Clemson.
