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Carolina Panthers News
The Panthers coaches moved back into Bank of America Stadium today observing all the Covid-19 protocols, starting with a mask. Rookies that pass two corona tests are allowed in the stadium on Saturday for physicals. Veterans are scheduled to begin the testing procedure necessary to get into the stadium on Tuesday.
The Carolina Panthers are one of eight NFL teams that have their IDER (Infectious Disease Emergency Response) plan approved, according to the NFLPA. The others are Baltimore, Buffalo, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City and Miami. All 32 teams have submitted plans and they are under review.
The Panthers, who previously made DT Derrick Brown the first of the 2020 NFL first-round picks to reach an agreement, have signed their other six picks – DE Yetur Gross-Matos, S Jeremy Chinn, CB Troy Pride Jr., S Kenny Robinson, DT Bravvion Roy and CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III. They now can begin Covid-19 testing, so the earliest they could be in BOA and take physicals is Saturday.
Panthers fourth-round pick Troy Pride Jr. signs his rookie deal, his agent reported on social media. First step before first Covid-19 test as Carolina rookies begin reporting today. DT Derrick Brown was the first first-round pick to sign a while back.
Charlotte's MLS team scheduled to debut in 2021 has moved the date to 2022 due to setbacks because of Covid-19. "After a lot of discussion with Major League Soccer, we are confident it is in the best interest of our club and our supporters to take additional time to ensure a successful inaugural season," said Tom Glick, President of Tepper Sports & Entertainment. Panthers owner David Tepper owns the team.