The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday that first-round draft pick Malik Hooker will open training camp on the PUP list. Hooker injured his hamstring during Monday's conditioning test.

Panthers owner Jerry Richardson is wasting no time finding a temporary replacement for fired GM Dave Gettleman. The team has hired Marty Hurney as their interim general manager.

From Kenny Britt to Kenny Stills to Adam Thielen, the later rounds of fantasy football drafts are littered with talented wide receivers to target. Alex Gelhar lists several of his favorites for 2017 here.

The 2017 fantasy football season is almost here. Prepare for your upcoming draft with our rankings, profiles, and projections for all fantasy defenses, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart does not seem concerned about the presence of a highly drafted rookie who happens to play the same position as he does.

Forget the Legion of Boom -- Seattle's D is now led by the disruptive front of Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett and Co. Still, this isn't the best front seven in 2017. Gregg Rosenthal ranks the top 12 units.

The Panthers gambled on Julius Peppers' continued age-defying ability when they signed him to a one-year deal in March. After a few workouts, they believe he looks just as good as he did in 2009.

Sitting alone in his jail cell, Devaroe Lawrence prayed for a chance to do something with his life. Now, Mike Garafolo writes, the Auburn graduate is on the verge of a professional football career.

Is John Lynch looking to his past to plan for his new team's future? Daniel Jeremiah says there's buzz about the 49ers GM looking to recreate the legendary Bucs defense he played for in this year's draft.

Christian McCaffrey lands in familiar territory, while a surprise quarterback goes in Round 1. Those are just a couple of the new twists in Chad Reuter's five-round mock draft.

Carolina's star quarterback is going under the knife. Cam Newton will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder to repair a partially torn rotator cuff on March 30, the Panthers announced Tuesday.

After losing Cordarrelle Patterson and Charles Johnson, the Vikings rewarded a key member of their wide receiver corps. Adam Thielen has agreed to a three-year contract, Mike Garafolo reported.

DeSean Jackson could push Tampa to the playoffs before his new deal runs out, while the addition of Alshon Jeffery is a win-win proposition for Philly. Gregg Rosenthal lists free agency's best contracts.

Former Houston Texans linebacker John Simon is heading to Indy on a three-year, $14 million contract. Who else is switching teams on Day 2 of NFL free agency?

The Panthers announced Friday that the Patriots have shipped their second-round pick south in exchange for pass-rusher Kony Ealy and Carolina's third-rounder.

Julius Peppers is heading home. The veteran pass rusher is signing with his former team, the Carolina Panthers, his agent Carl Carey announced on Twitter on Friday.

Charles Johnson is returning to the Panthers on a team-friendly deal, and he'd like to see Julius Peppers back in Carolina, too. "I'll root for them to bring Pep back."

While we wait for the big dominoes to fall in free agency, Gregg Rosenthal unpacks Tuesday's transactions and sauciest whispers from the first day of the league's official negotiating period.

The Panthers aren't letting Charles Johnson walk out the door. The team on Tuesday signed the veteran defensive pass-rusher to a two-year contract extension through 2018.

For context, here is the original list of the Top 101 Free Agents of 2017. This is how the board looked upon its initial unveiling, before franchise tags, signings and releases muddled the rankings.

Panthers defensive end Mario Addison was slated to become an unrestricted free agent on March 9, but is now under contract in Charlotte through 2019.

How did Artie Burns and the young Steelers' D fare in 2016? Will the Browns build around Corey Coleman? Conor Orr grades the rookie classes in the AFC North and considers each team's needs.

Consider Bills veteran defensive tackle Kyle Williams impressed with the new Bills regime. The veteran has already heard from new coach Sean McDermott and feels more welcome to return.

Alshon Jeffery is the top receiver on the potential free agent market this year. Check out list of 2017 unrestricted free agents.

The Buffalo Bills hired Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott as their head coaching replacement for Rex Ryan on Wednesday, the team announced.