Panthers release veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, rule out Jonathan Brooks for the season
The Carolina Panthers have released veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draftMAY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Panthers GM Dan Morgan hits balance between upgrading defense, adding playmakers for QB Bryce Young
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Panthers select Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with No. 8 pick in NFL draft
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After upgrading defense in free agency, Panthers left with more options entering NFL draft
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APRIL 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pat Jones's Film Room | Thomas Davis and Dan Morgan Break Down the Tape General Manager Dan Morgan & fellow former Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis sit down in the team meeting room to break down film on all the...
APRIL 2 • PANTHERS.COM
Former NFL GM predicts Panthers to select the nation's top linebacker in 2025 NFL Draft Carolina's defensive front seven was improved in free agency with the additions of DL Bobby Brown III, DL Tershawn Wharton, LB Patrick Jones...
MARCH 26 • SI.COM
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MARCH 13 • PANTHERS.COM
Heading to Carolina Jones (knee) is in line to sign a two-year contract worth up to $20 million with the Panthers, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Jones recorded a career-best statline across the board in 15 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2024, with 39 tackles (19 solo), including 7.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble. He battled a knee injury down the stretch and missed the final two games of the year, but Jones figures to be healthy for the start of Carolina's offseason activities. The 2021 third-round pick looks primed to contribute as a rotational pass rusher with his new team.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Sets career high with 7.0 sacks Jones (knee) finished the 2024 season with 39 tackles (19 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 15 regular-season contests.
Impact Jones battled a knee injury over the final month-plus of the season, missing Week 14 before returning for three contests and then missing Week 18 and the wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. It was a disappointing end to what was a breakout season for the 2020 third-round pick. After recording just 5.0 sacks across his first 42 career contests, Jones recorded all seven of his sacks this past season in the first 10 games of the year before the injury bug hit. Jones is now scheduled to be a free agent in March at 26 years old.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in wild-card matchup Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card contest against the Rams, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Jones hurt his knee in Week 17 against Green Bay and didn't suit up for Minnesota's regular-season finale against Detroit. He didn't practice at all this week, so it doesn't appear he was close to being available for Monday's wild-card game. Dallas Turner may get more defensive snaps than usual with Jones sidelined.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
DNP to open week Jones (knee) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.
Impact Jones has not been able to practice or play since suffering a knee injury during the Vikings' Week 17 win over the Packers. He'll have two more chances to practice this week and progress in his recovery before Monday's NFC wild-card game against the Rams. Dallas Turner would be in line to see a heavier workload alongside starting edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel if Jones were unable to play Monday.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Pat Jones II out, two others questionable for regular-season finale vs. the Lions Jones made an early exit against the Packers after taking a cut block to the knee and did not practice all week.
JANUARY 3 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Out for SNF Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Lions.
Impact Jones didn't practice at all this week after he was injured in last Sunday's win over the Packers. With Jones out against Detroit, Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner and Jihad Ward should get the lion's share of the snaps off the edge for Minnesota. Jones finishes the regular season with a career-high 39 tackles (19 solo), including 7.0 sacks, after he recored a total of 5.0 sacks across his first three NFL seasons. The Vikings are playing for the NFC's No. 1 seed a a first-round playoff bye Sunday night, which could buy Jones a couple more weeks to rest his injured knee.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Final Vikings injury report vs. Lions: Pat Jones II, Aaron Jones updates The Vikings will be without Pat Jones on Sunday night, so they'll need Dallas Turner to play well.
JANUARY 3 • SI.COM
Doesn't practice Wednesday Jones (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Jones injured his right knee in the first half of this past Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers. There is optimism that Jones could play in the Vikings' regular-season finale against the Lions this Sunday, but the 2021 third-round pick would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Chance to play Week 18 Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that the Vikings got "really positive" news on Jones' knee injury, and the third-year linebacker has a chance to be cleared to play against t...
Impact Jones left in the first half of Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers due to a right knee injury and did not return. Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune initially reported after Sunday's game that Jones was expected to miss time, but it appears the 2021 third-round pick has a chance to play in the Vikings' regular-season finale to determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the postseason. Dallas Turner and Bo Richter would be in line to see more rotational snaps at linebacker behind starters Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard if Jones isn't cleared to play in Week 18.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss time Jones (knee) is expected to miss additional time with the right knee injury he suffered in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune report...
Impact Jones sustained a blow to the knee in the first half of the team's Week 17 win, which will now cause him to "miss a little bit of time," according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. In his absence, Dallas Turner and Bo Richter are a pair of candidates to see an increase in workload at linebacker. Minnesota will square off with the Lions in Week 18 with an opportunity to secure the NFC North title and the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC postseason picture.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return against Green Bay Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Jones injured his knee in the first half of Sunday's NFC North clash, and it is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the game. With Jones' day done, Dallas Turner and Bo Richter will see more rotational snaps at linebacker behind Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game due to knee injury Jones (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Jones was on the receiving end of a low block from Packers' tight end Tucker Kraft. Jones was able to walk off the field under his own power but will be evaluated by trainers on the sidelines. Dallas Turner and Bo Richter are in line to see more rotational snaps at linebacker for as long as Jones is out of the game.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past knee injury Jones (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
Impact Jones upgraded to a full session Friday after beginning the Vikings' week of practice with consecutive limited outings, indicating that he's ready to play in Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old pass rusher has recorded 7.0 sacks and one forced fumble in 13 games this season and is expected to cause problems for a struggling Seahawks offensive line in Week 16.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Begins Week 16 with two LPs Jones (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Impact Jones has been dealing with a knee injury since early December and didn't play Week 14 against Atlanta. He returned to action this past Monday against the Bears, though, and logged three tackles while playing 28 percent of Minnesota's defensive snaps. It's not clear if Jones has had a setback or if the Vikings are simply managing the knee issue, though it's worth noting that he put together an LP/FP/FP practice progression last week and entered the weekend without an injury designation.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past knee issue Jones (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Impact The Pittsburgh product missed the Vikings' Week 14 win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, but Friday's full practice suggests he's now recovered from the issue. With Jones back to full health, he's expected to serve as Minnesota's top backup edge rusher in a Week 15 matchup against the Bears on Monday night.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at walkthrough Jones (knee) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Impact Jones was forced to miss the team's Week 14 win over the Falcons with a knee injury, so his limited participation is a good sign. He'll look to increase his workload at the team's two practices prior to Monday's matchup with the Bears.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
