Ron Rivera: Confident Newton will play in opener

Back in 2017 against the Buccaneers, Damiere Byrd went 103 yards to the house, setting a franchise record for longest kickoff return.

Watch all of the best highlights from Carolina's 33-14 win over Dallas on Thanksgiving in 2015.

A trick play leads to an amazing 7-yard touchdown run by tight end Richie Brockel in the Panthers' 2011 victory over Houston.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson predicts which running backs he believes will perform well in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

Watch as the Panthers owner meets with reporters after the backpack and school supplies distribution event Friday at Albermarle Road Middle School.

The rookie quarterback admits he still has a lot to learn, but confident after performance against Pittsburgh.

Coach Rivera reflects on the preseason with roster cuts coming this weekend.

Watch the highlights from Carolina's 25-19 win over Pittsburgh in the fourth week of the preseason.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Taylor Heinicke passes to running back Elijah Holyfield for a two-point conversion.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk intercepts a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Taylor Heinicke completes an 8-yard touchdown pass to running back Jordan Scarlett.

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye makes a 59-yard field goal in the first half against Pittsburgh.

Panthers wide receiver DeAndrew White runs 54 yards on a pass from quarterback Will Grier.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses whether Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's best football is still ahead of him.

Pro Football Focus graded rookie Brian Burns at 87.0, second among all rookies in the preseason.

Coach Rivera talks about the team's health entering the final week of the preseason.

Olsen maintained that he feels healthy, but won't be chasing individual statistics in 2019.

Will Grier, Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen spoke with reporters after Monday's practice.

Head coach Ron Rivera spoke about the preparation for the final preseason game on Thursday night against Pittsburgh.

Coach Rivera touched on a number of topics on Sunday including Cam Newton's health, Will Grier's progression and using boxing gloves in practice.

Greg Olsen makes a one-handed catch and has some words for the camera.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger discusses Brian Burns who had two sacks at New England.

Quarterback Kyle Allen reflects on the performance in New England and growing from his experience.

Head coach Ron Rivera spoke about Cam Newton and the quarterbacks as well as the offensive line.

Olsen didn't want to speculate on Newton's foot injury after the New England game.