Best of the Panthers in 2009 season
View some of the top images from Carolina's 8-8 campaign in 2009.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) talks to his teammates during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) points as he and defensive end Charles Johnson (95) walk off the field during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, October 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) and Gary Barnidge (82) celebrate a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) reacts after sacking New York Giants' Eli Manning in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) celebrates during the second half of an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scrambles as he tries to elude Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) scores a two-point conversion against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (3) hands off to Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble #20 reacts after a play during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers on September 13th 2009. The Eagles won 38-10 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)
Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil #67 during the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers on September 13th 2009. The Eagles won 38-10 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)
New York Giants cornerback Bruce Johnson (25) defends Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) scores a 50-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter of an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 1, 2009. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-21. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kellen Winslow (82) misses a catch as Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall (31) recovers a ball fumbled by New York Jets' Dustin Keller (81) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) and Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Damione Lewis (92) celebrate during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) is bent backwards by Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Steve Breaston (15) while making an interception during an NFL game on November 1, 2009. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-21. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers' Brad Hoover (45) and Matt Moore (3) celebrate Hoover's touchdown catch against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (17) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) and Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) during an NFL football, Sunday, October 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) finds a hole in the line during their NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Carolina Panthers tight end Dante Rosario (88) stiff-arms New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace (97) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won the game 17-6. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
FILE - This Dec. 27, 2009, file photo shows New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) being sacked by Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Panthers have decided the price is too steep to keep their all-time sacks leader. It means five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers is about to become one of the top prizes in free agency. Agent Carl Carey says the Panthers have told him they won't place the restrictive franchise tag on Peppers for a second consecutive year at a cost of more than $20 million. The move Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, comes two days before the tag deadline. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) gets by an attempted tackle by Buffalo Bills safety George Wilson (37) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 25, 2009. The Bills won the game, 20-9. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox celebrates as offensive tackle Jordan Gross (69) picks up quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, October 11, 2009. The Panthers won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) works to get by the block of New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jonathan Stinchcomb (78) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 19, 2009. The Panthers won the game, 30-7. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (67) prepares to snap the football during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 1, 2009. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-21. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) attempts a pass between Buffalo Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay (90) and defensive tackle Marcus Stroud (99) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 25, 2009. The Bills won the game, 20-9. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers tight end Dante Rosario (88) stretched out for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) during an NFL football game, Sunday, September 20, 2009. The Falcons won the game, 28-20. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chris Houston (23) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) during an NFL football game, Sunday, September 20, 2009. The Falcons won the game, 28-20. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
