Christian McCaffrey not expected to play against Lions

Tuesday's half-speed work was held without four players, but everyone else was a full participant.

Get to know the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and how they might have changed in a month, ahead of the Week 17 matchup. 

The Panthers linebacker laughed about having to share his birthday with that other celebration, but said it was good because the entire extended family was around.

A different kind of Christmas spirit is making waves this season, as Bryce Young takes on a new persona. Plus, Canales on returning to Tampa and more. 

It's a Christmas Eve edition of the Mailbag, in which we talk about the face of the franchise and also the quarterback, who can take a shot under pressure and keep dealing. Also, holiday stuff.

The Panthers running back had 152 yards and two touchdowns, including the dramatic overtime game-winner last week against the Cardinals.

The team added some needed linebacker depth Tuesday, bringing back a player who has spent parts of the last three seasons here.

The Panthers are practicing Tuesday and taking Wednesday off, a departure from their normal work week. Plus more from Dave Canales on Monday.

The team waived veteran Jonathan Harris, who had appeared in seven games after being signed off the Dolphins practice squad.

Dave Canales talked about opportunity. And the Panthers beat the Cardinals with an ever-increasing number of people — and at least one virus — playing roles no one imagined.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win against the Cardinals in Week 16. 

The Panthers quarterback showed some wheels, and showed some toughness in a 36-30 overtime win against the Cardinals, as he continues to grow into his role.