Published: 04:32 PM, Fri Mar 30, 2012 Carolina Panthers deal RB Mike Goodson for Raiders’ OT Bruce Campbell By STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE – The Panthers announced they’ve traded running back Mike Goodson to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for offensive tackle Bruce Campbell. Goodson, who ran for 501 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons with Carolina, became expendable after the team signed free agent running back Mike Tolbert earlier this offseason. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound Campbell played in four games for the Raiders in 2011.

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Palm Beach , Fla. – Panthers Coach Ron Rivera, who found his prized quarterback Cam Newton identified by the NFL as a player on whom the Saints placed a bounty, said he isn’t upset by the revelation, although he allowed he might have thought differently if he had that information at game time. “The nice thing is not knowing anyways, played the game didn’t know anything like that was going on,” Rivera said

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers have added more depth to their already deep stable of running backs. The Panthers announced Monday they’ve signed free agent Mike Tolbert from the San Diego Chargers.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have added more depth to their already deep stable of running backs

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.– The agent for free agent running back Mike Tolbert says his client has signed a four-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. Joel Turner says his client is so excited about joining Carolina that “he left over $1 million on the table from San Diego — that’s how bad he wanted to play there.” Turner did not release financial terms. Tolbert spent all four seasons with San Diego

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Four days after being released from the Carolina Panthers, Travelle Wharton has signed to play with the Bengals. There are no immediate contract deals for Wharton, who recently visited the Rams. According to the teams website, NFL sources say Wharton agreed before he arrived in Cincinnati on Friday night and the Bengals planned to sign off on the deal Saturday afternoon after finalizing paperwork

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Geoff Schwartz of the Carolina Panthers against the San Francisco 49ers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Jason Baker understands the business side of the NFL. While part of him is sad to see his career with the Carolina Panthers end, he’s already looking forward to his next opportunity

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GAIL BURTON – AP Former Panthers safety Mike Minter, left, says players were rewarded for big plays such as interceptions and fumble recoveries. A pair of former Carolina Panthers defenders say Panthers’ players would reward teammates for big plays, but it was not the bounty system the New Orleans Saints are accused of using that paid players for hits that knocked opponents out of games. Mike Minter, who played safety for the Panthers in 1997-2006, said during his years in Charlotte veteran players would offer cash bonuses for momentum-changing plays, particularly on special teams.

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As a huge fan of the Carolina Panthers, I have heard the talk of drafting North Carolina defensive lineman Quinton Coples in the 2012 NFL draft. Many are comparing him to former Panthers draft pick Julius Peppers and one can understand why at first blush

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Carolina Panthers tight-end Jeremy Shockey will return to play in 2012, according to ProFootballTalk. While some previous reports from team officials made Shockey’s NFL future unclear, sources with knowledge of the situation told ProFootballTalk that the Pro Bowler “isn’t calling it quits.” Shockey, a 10-year veteran, will be a free agent in March. Last season for the Panthers, he had 37 receptions for 455 yards and four touchdowns.

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The Miami Dolphins have won a coin flip against the Carolina Panthers to earn the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, according to the Dolphins’ official website. “I think it makes a big difference,” Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said. “I’ve never been into a draft where I didn’t feel like if you’re at the 10th pick there are nine players and if you’re the 22nd pick there’s usually 20 players so you’re usually right behind it

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The Miami Dolphins have won a coin flip against the Carolina Panthers to earn the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, according to the Dolphins’ official website. “I think it makes a big difference,” Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said

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