CHARLOTTE – One minute, cornerback Darius Butler was in a meeting preparing for the Panthers’ game against the Minnesota Vikings. The next minute, he was speeding to the airport, catching a flight to Florida in response to a life-threatening situation involving his three-month-old daughter, Milan. “It was the scariest few days of my life. Since [...]
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CHARLOTTE – The Panthers’ depth at cornerback has improved with the addition of recent second-round pick Darius Butler, but Butler’s closest friend on his new team is vowing to keep Butler behind him on the depth chart. Butler, claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots, and Carolina cornerback Captain Munnerlyn became friends while preparing [...]
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Comments from Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera. On the status of cornerback Chris Gamble: Chris Gamble (head) didn’t practice again today, so there is a little bit of concern about that. He’s doubtful. On if Darius Butler is likely to start at cornerback if Gamble cannot play: Yes, Darius Butler is very likely going [...]
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