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- David Newton, ESPN Carolina Panthers reporter Close
- Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years
- More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR
- Joined ESPN in 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have officially exercised the fifth-year option on middle linebacker Luke Kuechly.
General manager Dave Gettleman said at the owners meeting last month the move would be made, so it was merely a formality that had to take place before May 3.