...is tackled by Carolina Panthers safety Chris Harris (43) and releases the ball which Panthers linebacker Dan Connor (55) recovers during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE...

Patriots rally after shaky first half to protect one-game lead in AFC East

The New England Patriots showed up late and sent the Carolina Panthers home with another loss.

Anticipating Dolphins-Panthers

...With Davis gone for the season, I wonder if Fox has considered sliding backup middle linebacker Dan Connor to the outside. I'll be watching the game from home and will be checking in...

Panthers add LB from practice squad

...Panthers are likely to turn to veterans Landon Johnson and James Anderson or second-year pro Dan Connor to take Davis' spot in the starting lineup. The Panthers also have added running back Decori...

Carolina's Davis has torn ACL

...at linebacker and can turn to veterans Landon Johnson and James Anderson or second-year pro Dan Connor

Checking in on the injuries that matter most

...he can't play. It's likely the Panthers would turn to either James Anderson or Dan Connor. New Orleans linebacker Scott Fujita sat out a second straight day of practice with a calf...

Panthers' Diggs leaves game

...This could be interesting. Landon Johnson is listed as the backup on the strong side. But Dan Connor, whose primary position is middle linebacker, is Carolina's best reserve linebacker and some people in...

Panthers: Cutdown analysis

...third-stringers, but he wasn't nearly at the level of starter Jon Beason and backup Dan Connor. Leman may end up on the practice squad and could develop into something over time. No...

Panthers won't confirm Beason's injury

The Carolina Panthers are providing no information on the status of Pro Bowl linebacker Jon Beason a day after he injured his left knee.

Your observations on the Panthers

...on almost every play, with the linebackers leading the way. The backup trio of James Anderson, Dan Connor and "J" Lehman were outstanding. Lehman is making a great case for a roster...

Beason injury causing concern for Panthers

...is one of the best linebackers in the league. The Panthers have a quality backup in Dan Connor. But Beason is the leader of the defense and a true playmaker. As Mort said, stay...

MNF observations on the Panthers

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas When faced with injuries in the past, Carolina coach John Fox usually tells his team that a rescue isn't co...

Beason heads underrated LB corps

Here is what to watch in Monday night's exhibition matchup between the Panthers and Giants.

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Camp Confidential: Panthers eye next step

    G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images   After recording 14.5 sacks last season, Julius Peppers said he wanted out...

Beason, Kemoeatu banged up early

...Nick Hayden, Marlon Favorite, Corvey Irvin and Lorenzo Williams. The depth at linebacker is stronger and Dan Connor slid into the middle after Beason left practice. I'll be back with more on...