The Carolina Panthers signed Quintin Mikell on Monday. The veteran safety will add experience to the defensive backfield, as he started all 32 games for the St. Louis Rams the past two seasons.

Cincinnati has quietly emerged as one of the more consistent programs in college football.

Help might be on the way for the Carolina Panthers' beleaguered secondary. Quintin Mikell reportedly is in talks with the team. Could a contract be done soon for the veteran safety?

The Carolina Panthers finished 10th overall in defense last season, but cornerback Captain Munnerlyn has his eyes set higher in 2013. Can the Panthers' secondary play well enough to back up his talk?

We think that Week 14's biggest injuries were false alarms. Signs are encouraging for Robert Griffin III and Jay Cutler. But what about Dwayne Bowe and Fred Jackson?

Ron Rivera, Mike Mularkey and Mike McCarthy all stood out in Week 4 -- and not in a good way. Around the League breaks out its weekly doghouse.

We'll hear a lot about the body language of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton this week. We won't hear enough about his sensational effort in Atlanta.

Saturday's preseason slate was light, but there was no shortage of excitement. One of Brian McIntyre's takeaways: Matt Schaub is back and ready to lead the Houston Texans.

Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb isn't shy about proclaiming his unit the best secondary in the NFL. While the numbers back up Webb, Brian McIntyre believes another unit could take the crown in 2012.

The Panthers had the league's worst special teams unit in 2011, according to Football Outsiders. Improving that group was one of the top priorities for GM Marty Hurney, and his offseason acquisitions -- like drafting Joe Adams -- proved just that.

Cam Newton was spectacular as a rookie, but does he have enough weapons around him to succeed in his second year? Elliot Harrison examines the voids remaining on each NFC South team's roster.

Panthers draft Cal S D.J. Campbell with final pick

Panthers sign free agent S Reggie Smith from 49ers

The AFC North is set to enter next month's draft with a grand total 39 picks, more than any division in the NFL. They're going to need them all.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

2011 NFL Free Agents List

Lewis, Reed star on built-to-last Ravens defense

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Friday that wide receiver Lee Evans is effectively out for Sunday night's game against the Jets, reported NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.