Ravens WR Steve Smith Sr. said he's "89 percent sure" -- a nod to his uniform number -- that he's retiring after Sunday's game, ending a 16-year NFL career.
Multiple people in Cam Newton's inner circle have asked the Panthers QB to play safer after suffering a concussion, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Derek Anderson will start at quarterback for the Panthers against the Buccaneers on Monday night as Cam Newton has been ruled out with a concussion.
Several Carolina Panthers say Cam Newton was being targeted with helmet-to-helmet hits Thursday night and that the officials weren't doing enough to prevent it.
Carolina was scrambling Sunday to get the practice squad completely signed and to find other players to improve the roster for Thursday's opener against Denver.
U.S. Air Force officials say four fighter pilots are restricted from flight duties after their fighter jets swooped over Bank of America Stadium as the Carolina Panthers were practicing.
