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{{short description|NFL team season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2011}}
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{{Infobox NFL season
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| coach = [[John Fox (American football)|John Fox]]
| coach = [[John Fox (American football)|John Fox]]
| stadium = [[Bank of America Stadium]]
| stadium = [[Bank of America Stadium]]
| playoffs = ''did not qualify''
| playoffs = ''Did not qualify''
| pro bowlers = [[Julius Peppers]], [[DeAngelo Williams]], [[Ryan Kalil]], [[Jon Beason]]
| pro bowlers = DE [[Julius Peppers]]<br>RB [[DeAngelo Williams]]<br>C [[Ryan Kalil]]<br>MLB [[Jon Beason]]
| AP All-pros = [[Jon Beason]] ''(2nd team)''<br/>[[Julius Peppers]] ''(2nd team)''
| AP All-pros = [[Jon Beason]] ''(2nd team)''<br/>[[Julius Peppers]] ''(2nd team)''
| uniform =
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The '''{{nfly|2009}} [[Carolina Panthers]] [[List of Carolina Panthers seasons|season]]''' was the franchise's 15th season in the [[National Football League]]. They failed to improve on their franchise-record [[2008 Carolina Panthers season|12–4 season in 2008]] (which was later surpassed by the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|2015 team with a 15—1 record]]) and also failed to make the playoffs since 2007.
The '''2009 Carolina Panthers season''' was the franchise's 15th season in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). They failed to improve on their franchise-record [[2008 Carolina Panthers season|12–4 season in 2008]] (which was later surpassed by the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|2015 team]]) and also failed to make the playoffs. The 2009 Panthers are only the sixth team in NFL history to have [[List of NFL teams with multiple 1000-yard rushers|two players rush for 1,000 yards]]: [[Jonathan Stewart]] (1,133) and [[DeAngelo Williams]] (1,117). It was also the first team in NFL history to have two players rush for more than 1,100 yards.

The 2009 Panthers are only the sixth team in NFL history to have [[List of NFL teams with multiple 1000-yard rushers|two players rush for 1,000 yards]]: [[Jonathan Stewart]] (1,133) and [[DeAngelo Williams]] (1,117); they are the last team to do so.<ref>As of the end of the 2011 season</ref> It is also the first team in NFL history to have two players rush for more than 1,100 yards.


==2009 NFL Draft==
==2009 NFL Draft==
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===Trades===
===Trades===
*The Panthers acquired a second round pick (43) and a fourth round pick (111) from the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in exchange for their first round pick in the [[2010 NFL Draft]].
*The Panthers acquired a second round pick (43) and a fourth round pick (111) from the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in exchange for their first round pick in the [[2010 NFL draft]].

==Staff==
{| class="toccolours" style="text-align: left;"
|-
! colspan="7" style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center; border:2px solid #0088d4;"|Carolina Panthers 2009 staff
|-
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Front office'''
* Owner/founder – [[Jerry Richardson]]
* President – [[Danny Morrison (sports executive)|Danny Morrison]]
* General manager – [[Marty Hurney]]
* Director of pro scouting – [[Mark Koncz]]
* Director of college scouting – [[Don Gregory]]
* Director of team administration – [[Rob Rogers (American football)|Rob Rogers]]

'''Head coaches'''
* Head coach – [[John Fox (football coach)|John Fox]]
* Assistant head coach/running backs – [[Jim Skipper]]

'''Offensive coaches'''
* Offensive coordinator – [[Jeff Davidson]]
* Quarterbacks – [[Rip Scherer]]
* Wide receivers – [[Richard Williamson (American football)|Richard Williamson]]
* Offensive line – [[Dave Magazu]]
* Offensive quality control/tight ends – [[Geep Chryst]]

|width="35"|&nbsp;
|valign="top"|
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"|
'''Defensive coaches'''
* Defensive coordinator – [[Ron Meeks]]
* Defensive line – [[Brian Baker (football coach)|Brian Baker]]
* Linebackers – [[Richard Smith (football coach)|Richard Smith]]
* Defensive Backs (Secondary) – [[Mike Gillhamer]]
* Defensive backs – [[Ron Milus]]
* Defensive quality control – [[Sam Mills III]]

'''Special teams coaches'''
* Special teams coordinator – [[Danny Crossman]]
* Special teams assistant – [[Jeff Rodgers]]

'''Strength and conditioning'''
* Strength and conditioning – [[Jerry Simmons (American football coach)|Jerry Simmons]]
|}


==Final roster==
==Final roster==
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|Quarterbacks=
|Quarterbacks=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">14</span> ''[[Hunter Cantwell]]''
* {{player|14}} ''[[Hunter Cantwell]]''
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">11</span> [[A. J. Feeley]]
* {{player|11}} [[A. J. Feeley]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">&nbsp;3</span> [[Matt Moore (American football)|Matt Moore]]
* {{player|&nbsp;3}} [[Matt Moore (American football)|Matt Moore]]


|Running Backs=
|Running Backs=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">42</span> ''[[Tony Fiammetta]]'' FB
* {{player|42}} ''[[Tony Fiammetta]]'' FB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">33</span> ''[[Mike Goodson]]''
* {{player|33}} ''[[Mike Goodson]]'' KR
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">45</span> [[Brad Hoover]] FB
* {{player|45}} [[Brad Hoover]] FB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">28</span> [[Jonathan Stewart]]
* {{player|28}} [[Jonathan Stewart]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">22</span> ''[[Tyrell Sutton]]'' KR
* {{player|22}} ''[[Tyrell Sutton]]'' KR
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">34</span> [[DeAngelo Williams]]
* {{player|34}} [[DeAngelo Williams]]


|Wide Receivers=
|Wide Receivers=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">80</span> [[Dwayne Jarrett]]
* {{player|80}} [[Dwayne Jarrett]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">83</span> ''[[Charly Martin]]''
* {{player|83}} ''[[Charly Martin]]''
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">81</span> [[Kenneth Moore (American football)|Kenneth Moore]]
* {{player|81}} [[Kenneth Moore (American football)|Kenneth Moore]] KR
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">87</span> [[Muhsin Muhammad]]
* {{player|87}} [[Muhsin Muhammad]]


|Tight Ends=
|Tight Ends=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">82</span> [[Gary Barnidge]]
* {{player|82}} [[Gary Barnidge]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">47</span> [[Jeff King (American football)|Jeff King]]
* {{player|47}} [[Jeff King (American football)|Jeff King]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">88</span> [[Dante Rosario]]
* {{player|88}} [[Dante Rosario]]


|Offensive Linemen=
|Offensive Linemen=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">73</span> [[Mackenzy Bernadeau]] G/C
* {{player|73}} [[Mackenzy Bernadeau]] C/G
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">67</span> [[Ryan Kalil]] C
* {{player|67}} [[Ryan Kalil]] C
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">64</span> [[Rob Pettiti]] T
* {{player|64}} [[Rob Pettiti]] T
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">72</span> ''[[Duke Robinson]]'' G
* {{player|72}} ''[[Duke Robinson]]'' G
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">74</span> [[Geoff Schwartz]] T
* {{player|74}} [[Geoff Schwartz]] T
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">68</span> [[Keydrick Vincent]] G
* {{player|68}} [[Keydrick Vincent]] G
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">70</span> [[Travelle Wharton]] T/G
* {{player|70}} [[Travelle Wharton]] G/T
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">65</span> ''[[Garry Williams (gridiron football)|Garry Williams]]'' T
* {{player|65}} ''[[Garry Williams (gridiron football)|Garry Williams]]'' G/T


|Defensive Linemen=
|Defensive Linemen=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">96</span> [[Tyler Brayton]] DE
* {{player|96}} [[Tyler Brayton]] DE
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">91</span> ''[[Everette Brown]]'' DE
* {{player|91}} ''[[Everette Brown]]'' DE
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">98</span> [[Nick Hayden]] DT
* {{player|98}} [[Nick Hayden]] DT
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">95</span> [[Charles Johnson (defensive end)|Charles Johnson]] DE
* {{player|95}} [[Charles Johnson (defensive end)|Charles Johnson]] DE
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">61</span> [[Derek Landri]] DT
* {{player|61}} [[Derek Landri]] DT
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">92</span> [[Damione Lewis]] DT
* {{player|92}} [[Damione Lewis]] DT
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">90</span> [[Julius Peppers]] DE
* {{player|90}} [[Julius Peppers]] DE
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">97</span> [[Hilee Taylor]] DE
* {{player|97}} [[Hilee Taylor]] DE
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">75</span> [[Hollis Thomas]] DT
* {{player|75}} [[Hollis Thomas]] DT


|Linebackers=
|Linebackers=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">50</span> [[James Anderson (American football)|James Anderson]] OLB
* {{player|50}} [[James Anderson (American football)|James Anderson]] OLB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">52</span> [[Jon Beason]] ILB
* {{player|52}} [[Jon Beason]] MLB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">55</span> [[Dan Connor (American football)|Dan Connor]] ILB
* {{player|55}} [[Dan Connor (American football)|Dan Connor]] MLB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">56</span> [[Quinton Culberson]] OLB
* {{player|56}} [[Quinton Culberson]] OLB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">53</span> [[Na'il Diggs]] OLB
* {{player|53}} [[Na'il Diggs]] OLB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">54</span> ''[[Mortty Ivy]]'' OLB
* {{player|54}} ''[[Mortty Ivy]]'' OLB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">57</span> [[Jordan Senn]] OLB
* {{player|57}} [[Jordan Senn]] OLB


|Defensive Backs=
|Defensive Backs=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">20</span> [[Chris Gamble]] CB
* {{player|20}} [[Chris Gamble]] CB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">30</span> [[Charles Godfrey (American football)|Charles Godfrey]] FS
* {{player|30}} [[Charles Godfrey (American football)|Charles Godfrey]] FS
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">43</span> [[Chris Harris (safety)|Chris Harris]] SS
* {{player|43}} [[Chris Harris (safety)|Chris Harris]] SS
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">31</span> [[Richard Marshall (defensive back)|Richard Marshall]] CB
* {{player|31}} [[Richard Marshall (defensive back)|Richard Marshall]] CB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">23</span> ''[[Sherrod Martin]]'' FS/CB
* {{player|23}} ''[[Sherrod Martin]]'' FS
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">41</span> ''[[Captain Munnerlyn]]'' CB/PR
* {{player|41}} ''[[Captain Munnerlyn]]'' CB/PR
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">26</span> [[Quinton Teal]] SS
* {{player|26}} [[Quinton Teal]] SS
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">21</span> [[Dante Wesley]] CB
* {{player|21}} [[Dante Wesley]] CB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">27</span> [[C. J. Wilson (safety)|C. J. Wilson]] CB
* {{player|27}} [[C. J. Wilson (safety)|C. J. Wilson]] CB


|Special Teams=
|Special Teams=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">&nbsp;7</span> [[Jason Baker]] P
* {{player|&nbsp;7}} [[Jason Baker]] P
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">44</span> [[J. J. Jansen]] LS
* {{player|44}} [[J. J. Jansen]] LS
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">&nbsp;4</span> [[John Kasay]] K
* {{player|&nbsp;4}} [[John Kasay]] K
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">&nbsp;5</span> [[Rhys Lloyd (American football)|Rhys Lloyd]] K
* {{player|&nbsp;5}} [[Rhys Lloyd (American football)|Rhys Lloyd]] K


|Reserve Lists=
|Reserve Lists=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">71</span> ''C. J. Davis'' G <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|71}} ''[[ C. J. Davis]]'' G <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">58</span> [[Thomas Davis (American football)|Thomas Davis]] OLB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|58}} [[Thomas Davis Sr.|Thomas Davis]] LB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">17</span> [[Jake Delhomme]] QB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|17}} [[Jake Delhomme]] QB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">69</span> [[Jordan Gross]] OT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|69}} [[Jordan Gross]] T <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">60</span> ''[[Corvey Irvin]]'' DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|60}} ''[[Corvey Irvin]]'' DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">59</span> [[Landon Johnson]] OLB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|59}} [[Landon Johnson]] OLB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">99</span> [[Ma'ake Kemoeatu]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|99}} [[Maʻake Kemoeatu]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">94</span> [[Louis Leonard]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|94}} [[Louis Leonard]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">12</span> [[Josh McCown]] QB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|12}} [[Josh McCown]] QB <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">79</span> [[Jeff Otah]] OT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|79}} [[Jeff Otah]] T <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">89</span> [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] WR <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|89}} [[Steve Smith Sr.|Steve Smith]] WR <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">93</span> [[Tank Tyler]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]
* {{player|93}} [[Tank Tyler]] DT <small>(IR)</small> [[Image:Injury icon.svg|7px]]


|Practice Squad=
|Practice Squad=
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">25</span> [[DeCori Birmingham]] RB
* {{player|25}} [[DeCori Birmingham]] RB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">76</span> [[Brian De La Puente]] G
* {{player|76}} [[Brian de la Puente]] G
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">62</span> [[Dustin Fry]] C
* {{player|62}} [[Dustin Fry]] C
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">19</span> [[Dexter Jackson (wide receiver)|Dexter Jackson]] WR
* {{player|19}} [[Dexter Jackson (wide receiver)|Dexter Jackson]] WR
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">29</span> ''[[Devin Moore (American football)|Devin Moore]]'' RB
* {{player|29}} ''[[Devin Moore (American football)|Devin Moore]]'' RB
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">66</span> [[Eric Moore (defensive end)|Eric Moore]] DE
* {{player|66}} [[Eric Moore (defensive end)|Eric Moore]] DE
* <span style="font-family: Courier New;">24</span> Marcus Walker CB
* {{player|24}} Marcus Walker CB
}}
}}


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| 8pm EDT
| 8pm EDT
| at [[2009 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]
| at [[2009 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]
| '''L''' 24–17
| '''L''' 17–24
| 0–1
| 0–1
| [[Giants Stadium]]
| [[Giants Stadium]]
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| 7:30&nbsp;pm EDT
| 7:30&nbsp;pm EDT
| at [[2009 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]
| at [[2009 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]
| '''L''' 27–17
| '''L''' 17–27
| 0–2
| 0–2
| [[Land Shark Stadium]]
| [[Land Shark Stadium]]
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| 8pm EDT
| 8pm EDT
| [[2009 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]
| [[2009 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]
| '''L''' 17–13
| '''L''' 13–17
| 0–3
| 0–3
| [[Bank of America Stadium]]
| [[Bank of America Stadium]]
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| 8pm EDT
| 8pm EDT
| [[2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]
| [[2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]
| '''L''' 21–10
| '''L''' 10–21
| 0–4
| 0–4
| [[Bank of America Stadium]]
| [[Bank of America Stadium]]
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| align="center" | 1pm EDT
| align="center" | 1pm EDT
| align="center" | [[2009 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]]
| align="center" | [[2009 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]]
| align="center" | '''L''' 38–10
| align="center" | '''L''' 10–38
| align="center" | 0–1
| align="center" | 0–1
| align="center" |[[Bank of America Stadium]]
| align="center" |[[Bank of America Stadium]]
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| align="center" | 1pm EDT
| align="center" | 1pm EDT
| align="center" | at '''[[2009 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]'''
| align="center" | at '''[[2009 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]'''
| align="center" | '''L''' 28–20
| align="center" | '''L''' 20–28
| align="center" | 0–2
| align="center" | 0–2
| align="center" | [[Georgia Dome]]
| align="center" | [[Georgia Dome]]
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| align="center" | 8:30&nbsp;pm EDT
| align="center" | 8:30&nbsp;pm EDT
| align="center" | at [[2009 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]
| align="center" | at [[2009 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]
| align="center" | '''L''' 21–7
| align="center" | '''L''' 7–21
| align="center" | 0–3
| align="center" | 0–3
| align="center" | [[Cowboys Stadium]]
| align="center" | [[Cowboys Stadium]]
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| align="center" | 4:05&nbsp;pm EDT
| align="center" | 4:05&nbsp;pm EDT
| align="center" | [[2009 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]
| align="center" | [[2009 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]
| align="center" | '''L''' 20–9
| align="center" | '''L''' 9–20
| align="center" | 2–4
| align="center" | 2–4
| align="center" | Bank of America Stadium
| align="center" | Bank of America Stadium
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| align="center" | 4:05&nbsp;pm EST
| align="center" | 4:05&nbsp;pm EST
| align="center" | at '''[[2009 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]'''
| align="center" | at '''[[2009 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]'''
| align="center" | '''L''' 30–20
| align="center" | '''L''' 20–30
| align="center" | 3–5
| align="center" | 3–5
| align="center" | [[Louisiana Superdome]]
| align="center" | [[Louisiana Superdome]]
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| align="center" | 8:20&nbsp;pm EST
| align="center" | 8:20&nbsp;pm EST
| align="center" | [[2009 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]
| align="center" | [[2009 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]
| align="center" | '''L''' 24–17
| align="center" | '''L''' 17–24
| align="center" | 4–6
| align="center" | 4–6
| align="center" | Bank of America Stadium
| align="center" | Bank of America Stadium
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| align="center" | 1pm EST
| align="center" | 1pm EST
| align="center" | at [[2009 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]
| align="center" | at [[2009 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]
| align="center" | '''L''' 17–6
| align="center" | '''L''' 6–17
| align="center" | 4–7
| align="center" | 4–7
| align="center" | [[Giants Stadium]]
| align="center" | [[Giants Stadium]]
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| align="center" | 1pm EST
| align="center" | 1pm EST
| align="center" | at [[2009 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]]
| align="center" | at [[2009 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]]
| align="center" | '''L''' 20–10
| align="center" | '''L''' 10–20
| align="center" | 5–8
| align="center" | 5–8
| align="center" | [[Gillette Stadium]]
| align="center" | [[Gillette Stadium]]
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{{Americanfootballbox|
{{Americanfootballbox|
|Road='''Eagles'''
|Road='''Eagles'''
|R1=3||R2=28||R3=7||R4=0||RT=38
|R1=3||R2=28||R3=7||R4=0
|Home=Panthers
|Home=Panthers
|H1=7||H2=3||H3=0||H4=0||HT=10
|H1=7||H2=3||H3=0||H4=0
|stadium= [[Bank of America Stadium]], [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
|stadium= [[Bank of America Stadium]], [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
|time= 1:00&nbsp;pm [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]
|time= 1:00&nbsp;pm [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]
|weather= 82 °F (Sunny)
|weather= {{convert|82|F}} (Sunny)
|attendance= 73,599
|attendance= 73,599
|referee= [[Jeff Triplette]]
|referee= [[Jeff Triplette]]
|TV=[[NFL on Fox|Fox]] |TVAnnouncers= [[Dick Stockton]], [[Charles Davis (defensive back)|Charles Davis]], & Laura Okmin
|TV=[[NFL on Fox|Fox]] |TVAnnouncers= [[Dick Stockton]], [[Charles Davis (defensive back)|Charles Davis]], & Laura Okmin
}}
}}
The Panthers began their season with a Week 1 duel with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. They were playing with Jake Delhomme, who had five interceptions, and one fumble in their postseason game, last year, vs. the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, Carolina pounced first with running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] getting an 11-yard touchdown run. The Eagles would respond with kicker [[David Akers]] getting a 49-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Philadelphia took control as Panthers quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] lost a fumble, which was recovered by defensive end [[Victor Abiamiri]] and returned two yards for a touchdown. Also, wide receiver [[DeSean Jackson]] returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown, and quarterback [[Donovan McNabb]] completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Brent Celek]] and a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back [[Brian Westbrook]]. The Panthers would close out the period with kicker [[John Kasay]] nailing a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, in the third quarter, the Eagles closed out their domination as McNabb got a 3-yard touchdown run.
The Panthers began their season with a Week 1 duel with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. They were playing with Jake Delhomme, who had five interceptions, and one fumble in their postseason game, last year, vs. the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, Carolina pounced first with running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] getting an 11-yard touchdown run. The Eagles responded with kicker [[David Akers]] getting a 49-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Philadelphia took control as Panthers quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] lost a fumble, which was recovered by defensive end [[Victor Abiamiri]] and returned two yards for a touchdown. Also, wide receiver [[DeSean Jackson]] returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown, and quarterback [[Donovan McNabb]] completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Brent Celek]] and a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back [[Brian Westbrook]]. The Panthers closed out the period with kicker [[John Kasay]] nailing a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, in the third quarter, the Eagles continued their domination as McNabb got a 3-yard touchdown run.


With the loss, Carolina began its season at 0–1.
With the loss, Carolina began its season at 0–1.
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{{Americanfootballbox|
|Road=Panthers
|Road=Panthers
|R1=3||R2=10||R3=0||R4=7||RT=20
|R1=3||R2=10||R3=0||R4=7
|Home='''Falcons'''
|Home='''Falcons'''
|H1=7||H2=14||H3=0||H4=7||HT=28
|H1=7||H2=14||H3=0||H4=7
|stadium= [[Georgia Dome]], [[Atlanta]], Georgia
|stadium= [[Georgia Dome]], [[Atlanta]], Georgia
|time= 1:00&nbsp;pm [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]
|time= 1:00&nbsp;pm [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]
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|TV=[[NFL on Fox|Fox]] |TVAnnouncers= [[Dick Stockton]] and [[Charles Davis (defensive back)|Charles Davis]]
|TV=[[NFL on Fox|Fox]] |TVAnnouncers= [[Dick Stockton]] and [[Charles Davis (defensive back)|Charles Davis]]
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Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Eagles, the Panthers flew to the [[Georgia Dome]] for a Week 2 NFC South duel with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. In the first quarter, Carolina delivered the first scratch as kicker [[John Kasay]] got a 38-yard field goal. The Falcons would answer with quarerback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] completing a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Tony Gonzalez]]. The Panthers would retake the lead in the second quarter as running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] getting a 3-yard touchdown run, but Atlanta would reply with Ryan completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back [[Jason Snelling]]. Carolina would gain some ground as Kasay nailed a 50-yard field goal, but the Falcons would close out the half with Ryan completing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver [[Roddy White]]. After a scoreless third quarter, Atlanta would pull away as running back [[Michael Turner (American football)|Michael Turner]] getting a 1-yard touchdown. The Panthers would try to rally, but get only get an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] to tight end [[Dante Rosario]].
Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Eagles, the Panthers flew to the [[Georgia Dome]] for a Week 2 NFC South duel with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. In the first quarter, Carolina delivered the first scratch as kicker [[John Kasay]] got a 38-yard field goal. The Falcons answered with quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] completing a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Tony Gonzalez]]. The Panthers retook the lead in the second quarter as running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] getting a 3-yard touchdown run, but Atlanta repliedy with Ryan completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back [[Jason Snelling]]. Carolina gained some ground as Kasay nailed a 50-yard field goal, but the Falcons closed out the first half scoring with Ryan completing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver [[Roddy White]]. After a scoreless third quarter, Atlanta pulled away as running back [[Michael Turner (American football)|Michael Turner]] getting a 1-yard touchdown. The Panthers tried to rally, but get only get an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] to tight end [[Dante Rosario]].


With the loss, Carolina fell to 0–2.
With the loss, Carolina fell to 0–2.
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Still looking for their first win of the season, the Panthers flew to [[Cowboys Stadium]] for a Week 3 Monday night duel with the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. After a scoreless first quarter, Carolina would get the lead in the second quarter with quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]]'s 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Dante Rosario]]. The Cowboys would take the lead in the third quarter with kicker [[Nick Folk]]'s 24-yard field goal and running back [[Tashard Choice]]'s 5-yard touchdown run. Dallas would get a further grasp on the lead in the fourth quarter with Folk's 19-yard field goal and cornerback [[Terence Newman]] returning Delhomme's 7th interception of the season 27 yards for a touchdown (with Choice getting the 2-point conversion run). The Panthers tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense would prevent their comeback from happening.
Still looking for their first win of the season, the Panthers flew to [[Cowboys Stadium]] for a Week 3 Monday night duel with the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. After a scoreless first quarter, Carolina took the lead in the second quarter with quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]]'s 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Dante Rosario]]. The Cowboys took the lead in the third quarter with kicker [[Nick Folk]]'s 24-yard field goal and running back [[Tashard Choice]]'s 5-yard touchdown run. Dallas extended their lead in the fourth quarter with Folk's 19-yard field goal and cornerback [[Terence Newman]] returning Delhomme's 7th interception of the season 27 yards for a touchdown (with Choice getting the 2-point conversion run). The Panthers tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense prevented their comeback.


With the loss, Carolina entered its bye week at 0–3.
With the loss, Carolina entered its bye week at 0–3.
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Coming off their win over the Redskins, the Panthers flew to [[Raymond James Stadium]] for a Week 6 NFC South duel with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. Carolina would trail in the first quarter as Buccaneers running back [[Cadillac Williams]] got a 20-yard touchdown run, yet the Panthers would tie the game in the second quarter with a 20-yard touchdown from running back [[DeAngelo Williams]].
Coming off their win over the Redskins, the Panthers flew to [[Raymond James Stadium]] for a Week 6 NFC South duel with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. Carolina trailed in the first quarter as Buccaneers running back [[Cadillac Williams]] got a 20-yard touchdown run, but the Panthers tied the game in the second quarter with a 20-yard touchdown from running back [[DeAngelo Williams]].


In the third quarter, Carolina took the lead with quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]]'s 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Jeff King (American football)|Jeff King]] and running back [[Jonathan Stewart]]'s 26-yard touchdown run. Tampa Bay would immediately answer with wide receiver [[Sammie Stroughter]] returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. The Buccaneers would tie the game in the fourth quarter as safety [[Tanard Jackson]] returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown, but the Panthers got the last laugh as Williams got a 1-yard touchdown run.
In the third quarter, Carolina took the lead with quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]]'s 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Jeff King (American football)|Jeff King]] and running back [[Jonathan Stewart]]'s 26-yard touchdown run. Tampa Bay immediately answered with a 97 yard kickoff return for a touchdown by wide receiver [[Sammie Stroughter]]. The Buccaneers tied the game in the fourth quarter as safety [[Tanard Jackson]] returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown, but the Panthers got the last laugh as Williams got a 1-yard touchdown run.


With the win, Carolina improved to 2–3.
With the win, Carolina improved to 2–3.


Cornerback [[Dante Wesley]] was ejected from the game in the second quarter after ramming into Buccaneers kick returner [[Clifton Smith (running back)|Clifton Smith]]. He would later get a one-game suspension.
Cornerback [[Dante Wesley]] was ejected from the game in the second quarter after ramming into Buccaneers kick returner [[Clifton Smith (running back)|Clifton Smith]]. He later received a one-game suspension.


===Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills===
===Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills===
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Coming off their divisional road win over the Buccaneers, the Panthers went home for a Week 7 interconference duel with the [[Buffalo Bills]]. Carolina would find themselves trailing in the first quarter as Bills running back [[Marshawn Lynch]] got a 7-yard touchdown run. The Panthers would respond in the second quarter as defensive tackle [[Hollis Thomas]] tackled running back [[Fred Jackson (American football)|Fred Jackson]] in his endzone for a safety.
Coming off their divisional road win over the Buccaneers, the Panthers went home for a Week 7 interconference duel with the [[Buffalo Bills]]. Carolina found themselves trailing in the first quarter as Bills running back [[Marshawn Lynch]] got a 7-yard touchdown run. The Panthers responded in the second quarter as defensive tackle [[Hollis Thomas]] tackled running back [[Fred Jackson (running back)|Fred Jackson]] in his endzone for a safety.


After a scoreless third quarter, Buffalo got a big play in the fourth quarter as quarterback [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver [[Lee Evans (American football)|Lee Evans]], followed by kicker [[Rian Lindell]] nailing a 29-yard field goal. Carolina tried to recover as running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] got a 15-yard touchdown run, but the Bills would seal the win with Lindell's 22-yard field goal.
After a scoreless third quarter, Buffalo got a big play in the fourth quarter as quarterback [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver [[Lee Evans (American football)|Lee Evans]], followed by kicker [[Rian Lindell]] nailing a 29-yard field goal. Carolina tried to recover as running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] got a 15-yard touchdown run, but the Bills sealed the win with Lindell's 22-yard field goal.


With the loss, the Panthers fell to 2–4.
With the loss, the Panthers fell to 2–4.
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Hoping to rebound from their dismal home loss to the Bills, the Panthers flew to the [[University of Phoenix Stadium]] for a Week 8 duel with the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in a rematch of last year's divisional game.
Hoping to rebound from their dismal home loss to the Bills, the Panthers flew to the [[University of Phoenix Stadium]] for a Week 8 duel with the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in a rematch of last year's divisional game.


In the first quarter, Carolina would begin the game with a 6-yard touchdown run from running back [[Jonathan Stewart]]. The Cardinals would answer with quarterback [[Kurt Warner]] completing a 14-yard touchdown pass to running back [[LaRod Stephens-Howling]]. The Panthers would take a commanding lead in the second quarter as Stewart got a 10-yard touchdown run, quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] hooked up with wide receiver [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] on a 50-yard touchdown pass, and defensive end [[Julius Peppers]] returned an interception 13 yards for a touchdown.
Carolina began the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown run from running back [[Jonathan Stewart]]. The Cardinals answered with quarterback [[Kurt Warner]] completing a 14-yard touchdown pass to running back [[LaRod Stephens-Howling]]. The Panthers took a commanding lead in the second quarter as Stewart got a 10-yard touchdown run, quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] hooked up with wide receiver [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] on a 50-yard touchdown pass, and defensive end [[Julius Peppers]] returned an interception 13 yards for a touchdown.


In the third quarter, Arizona began to rally as Warner connected with tight end [[Ben Patrick]] on a 1-yard touchdown pass. Carolina would answer in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard field goal from kicker [[John Kasay]]. The Cardinals tried to pull off a comeback as running back [[Tim Hightower]] got a 1-yard touchdown run, yet the Panthers closed out the game with Kasay's 31-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Arizona began to rally as Warner connected with tight end [[Ben Patrick]] on a 1-yard touchdown pass. Carolina answered in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard field goal from kicker [[John Kasay]]. The Cardinals tried to pull off a comeback as running back [[Tim Hightower]] got a 1-yard touchdown run, yet the Panthers closed out the game with Kasay's 31-yard field goal.


With the amazing win, Carolina improved to 3–4.
With the win, Carolina improved to 3–4.


The Panthers' defense had a field day on Warner, recording 5 interceptions and a fumble recovery.
The Panthers' defense had a field day, recording 5 interceptions and a fumble recovery.


===Week 9: at New Orleans Saints===
===Week 9: at New Orleans Saints===
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Coming off a defensively-strong performance against the Cardinals, the Panthers flew to the [[Louisiana Superdome]] for a Week 9 NFC South duel with the undefeated [[New Orleans Saints]]. Carolina got off to a fast start in the first quarter as running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] got a 66-yard and a 7-yard touchdown run. The Saints would get on the board in the second quarter as kicker [[John Carney (American football)|John Carney]] made a 23-yard field goal. The Panthers came right back as kicker [[John Kasay]] nailed a 32-yard field goal, but New Orleans would close out the half as Carney booted a 25-yard field goal.
Coming off a defensively-strong performance against the Cardinals, the Panthers flew to the [[Louisiana Superdome]] for a Week 9 NFC South duel with the undefeated [[New Orleans Saints]]. Carolina got off to a fast start in the first quarter as running back [[DeAngelo Williams]] got a 66-yard and a 7-yard touchdown run. The Saints got on the board in the second quarter as kicker [[John Carney (American football)|John Carney]] made a 23-yard field goal. The Panthers came right back as kicker [[John Kasay]] nailed a 32-yard field goal, but New Orleans closed out the half as Carney booted a 25-yard field goal.


In the third quarter, the Saints continued to hack away as running back [[Pierre Thomas (American football)|Pierre Thomas]] got a 10-yard touchdown run. Carolina answered with Kasay's 25-yard field goal, but New Orleans would tie the game to end the period as quarterback [[Drew Brees]] completed a 54-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver [[Robert Meachem]]. Afterwards, the Saints would pull away in the fourth quarter with Carney's 40-yard field goal, followed by defensive tackle [[Anthony Hargrove]] forcing a fumble from Williams and returning it 1 yard for a touchdown.
In the third quarter, the Saints continued to hack away as running back [[Pierre Thomas (American football)|Pierre Thomas]] got a 10-yard touchdown run. Carolina answered with Kasay's 25-yard field goal, but New Orleans tied the game to end the period as quarterback [[Drew Brees]] completed a 54-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver [[Robert Meachem]]. Afterwards, the Saints pulled away in the fourth quarter with Carney's 40-yard field goal, followed by defensive tackle [[Anthony Hargrove]] forcing a fumble from Williams and returning it 1 yard for a touchdown.


With the loss, the Panthers fell to 3–5.
With the loss, the Panthers fell to 3–5.
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Hoping to rebound from their tough divisional road loss to the Saints, the Panthers went home for a Week 10 NFC South rematch with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. Carolina would trail early in the first quarter as Falcons kicker [[Jason Elam]] booted a 35-yard field goal, yet the Panthers came right as running back [[Jonathan Stewart]] got a 1-yard touchdown run. Carolina would add to their lead in the second with quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] hooking up with wide receiver [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] on a 4-yard touchdown pass, yet Atlanta would answer with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back [[Jason Snelling]]. The Panthers would close out the half with Delhomme's 4-yard touchdown pass to Smith.
Hoping to rebound from their tough divisional road loss to the Saints, the Panthers went home for a Week 10 NFC South rematch with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. Carolina trailed early in the first quarter as Falcons kicker [[Jason Elam]] booted a 35-yard field goal, yet the Panthers came right as running back [[Jonathan Stewart]] got a 1-yard touchdown run. Carolina added to their lead in the second with quarterback [[Jake Delhomme]] hooking up with wide receiver [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] on a 4-yard touchdown pass, yet Atlanta answered with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back [[Jason Snelling]]. The Panthers close out the first half scoring with Delhomme's 4-yard touchdown pass to Smith.


In the second half, the Falcons began to erase their deficit as Elam nailed a 24-yard field goal in the third quarter, followed by quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] completing a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Justin Peelle]]. Afterwards, Carolina would pull away as Stewart got a 45-yard touchdown run.
In the second half, the Falcons began to erase their deficit as Elam nailed a 24-yard field goal in the third quarter, followed by quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] completing a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end [[Justin Peelle]]. Afterwards, Carolina pulled away as Stewart got a 45-yard touchdown run.


With the win, the Panthers would improve to 4–5.
With the win, the Panthers improved to 4–5.


===Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins===
===Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins===
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Coming off their divisional home win to the Falcons, the Panthers went home for a Week 11 Interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. In the first quarter, Carolina got on the board first with [[John Kasay]] hitting a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter the Dolphins replied and took the lead with [[Chad Henne]] getting a 14-yard touchdown pass to [[Ricky Williams]], and a 1-yard touchdown run from Williams again. After a scoreless third quarter the Panthers slightly improved as [[John Kasay]] nailed a 33-yard field goal, until Miami kept it a 2-possession game when [[Dan Carpenter]] got a 37-yard field goal. The Panthers would keep hopes alive as [[Jake Delhomme]] made a 27-yard touchdown pass to [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] (with a successful 2-point conversion made by [[DeAngelo Williams]]). The Dolphins would pull away as [[Ricky Williams]] made a 46-yard touchdown run. The 48-yard field goal made by [[John Kasay]] near the end of the game wasn't enough for the Panthers and that resulted in a loss.
Coming off their divisional home win to the Falcons, the Panthers went home for a Week 11 Interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. In the first quarter, Carolina got on the board first with [[John Kasay]] hitting a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter the Dolphins replied and took the lead with [[Chad Henne]] getting a 14-yard touchdown pass to [[Ricky Williams]], and a 1-yard touchdown run from Williams again. After a scoreless third quarter the Panthers slightly improved as [[John Kasay]] nailed a 33-yard field goal, until Miami kept it a 2-possession game when [[Dan Carpenter]] got a 37-yard field goal. The Panthers kept their hopes alive as [[Jake Delhomme]] made a 27-yard touchdown pass to [[Steve Smith (American football, born 1979)|Steve Smith]] (with a successful 2-point conversion made by [[DeAngelo Williams]]). The Dolphins pulled away as [[Ricky Williams]] made a 46-yard touchdown run. The 48-yard field goal made by [[John Kasay]] near the end of the game wasn't enough for the Panthers and that resulted in a loss.


With the loss, the Panthers fell to 4–6.
With the loss, the Panthers fell to 4–6.
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*[[Jonathan Stewart]] 16 Rush, 125 Yds
*[[Jonathan Stewart]] 16 Rush, 125 Yds
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2009.htm 2009 Carolina Panthers season at Pro Football Reference]
*[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2009.htm 2009 Carolina Panthers season at Pro Football Reference]
*[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/schedule?team=car 2009 Carolina Panthers season at ESPN]
*[https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/car/carolina-panthers 2009 Carolina Panthers season at ESPN]


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Latest revision as of 03:34, 30 July 2024

2009 Carolina Panthers season
OwnerJerry Richardson
General managerMarty Hurney
Head coachJohn Fox
Home fieldBank of America Stadium
Results
Record8–8
Division place3rd NFC South
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersDE Julius Peppers
RB DeAngelo Williams
C Ryan Kalil
MLB Jon Beason
AP All-ProsJon Beason (2nd team)
Julius Peppers (2nd team)

The 2009 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 15th season in the National Football League (NFL). They failed to improve on their franchise-record 12–4 season in 2008 (which was later surpassed by the 2015 team) and also failed to make the playoffs. The 2009 Panthers are only the sixth team in NFL history to have two players rush for 1,000 yards: Jonathan Stewart (1,133) and DeAngelo Williams (1,117). It was also the first team in NFL history to have two players rush for more than 1,100 yards.

2009 NFL Draft

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2009 Carolina Panthers draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
2 43 Everette Brown  DE Florida St Pick from SF
2 59 Sherrod Martin  CB Troy
3 93 Corey Irvin  DT Georgia
4 111 Mike Goodson  RB Texas A&M Pick from SF
4 128 Tony Fiammetta  FB Syracuse
5 163 Duke Robinson  OG Oklahoma
7 216 Captain Munnerlyn  CB South Carolina
      Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Trades

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  • The Panthers acquired a second round pick (43) and a fourth round pick (111) from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for their first round pick in the 2010 NFL draft.

Staff

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Carolina Panthers 2009 staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Final roster

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2009 Carolina Panthers roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 12 reserve, 7 practice squad

Schedule

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Preseason

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Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game Site TV NFL Recap
Final score Team record
1 Monday, Aug. 17 8pm EDT at New York Giants L 17–24 0–1 Giants Stadium ESPN [1]
2 Saturday, Aug. 22 7:30 pm EDT at Miami Dolphins L 17–27 0–2 Land Shark Stadium Local [2]
3 Saturday, Aug. 29 8pm EDT Baltimore Ravens L 13–17 0–3 Bank of America Stadium CBS [3]
4 Thursday, Sept. 3 8pm EDT Pittsburgh Steelers L 10–21 0–4 Bank of America Stadium CBS [4]

Regular season

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Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game Site TV NFL Recap
Final score Team record
1 September 13, 2009 1pm EDT Philadelphia Eagles L 10–38 0–1 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
2 September 20, 2009 1pm EDT at Atlanta Falcons L 20–28 0–2 Georgia Dome Fox Recap
3 Sept. 28 (Monday) 8:30 pm EDT at Dallas Cowboys L 7–21 0–3 Cowboys Stadium ESPN Recap
4 Bye Week
5 October 11, 2009 1pm EDT Washington Redskins W 20–17 1–3 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
6 October 18, 2009 1pm EDT at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 28–21 2–3 Raymond James Stadium Fox Recap
7 October 25, 2009 4:05 pm EDT Buffalo Bills L 9–20 2–4 Bank of America Stadium CBS Recap
8 November 1, 2009 4:15 pm EST at Arizona Cardinals W 34–21 3–4 University of Phoenix Stadium Fox Recap
9 November 8, 2009 4:05 pm EST at New Orleans Saints L 20–30 3–5 Louisiana Superdome Fox Recap
10 November 15, 2009 1pm EST Atlanta Falcons W 28–19 4–5 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
11 Nov. 19 (Thursday) 8:20 pm EST Miami Dolphins L 17–24 4–6 Bank of America Stadium NFLN Recap
12 November 29, 2009 1pm EST at New York Jets L 6–17 4–7 Giants Stadium Fox Recap
13 December 6, 2009 1pm EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 16–6 5–7 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
14 December 13, 2009 1pm EST at New England Patriots L 10–20 5–8 Gillette Stadium Fox Recap
15 December 20, 2009 8:20 pm EST Minnesota Vikings W 26–7 6–8 Bank of America Stadium NBC Recap
16 December 27, 2009 1pm EST at New York Giants W 41–9 7–8 Giants Stadium Fox Recap
17 January 3, 2010 1pm EST New Orleans Saints W 23–10 8–8 Bank of America Stadium Fox Recap
NOTE: Division games are in bold text.

Standings

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NFC South
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(1) New Orleans Saints 13 3 0 .813 4–2 9–3 510 341 L3
Atlanta Falcons 9 7 0 .563 3–3 6–6 363 325 W3
Carolina Panthers 8 8 0 .500 4–2 8–4 315 308 W3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 13 0 .188 1–5 3–9 244 400 L1

Regular season results

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Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Eagles 3 28 7038
Panthers 7 3 0010

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Panthers began their season with a Week 1 duel with the Philadelphia Eagles. They were playing with Jake Delhomme, who had five interceptions, and one fumble in their postseason game, last year, vs. the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, Carolina pounced first with running back DeAngelo Williams getting an 11-yard touchdown run. The Eagles responded with kicker David Akers getting a 49-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Philadelphia took control as Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme lost a fumble, which was recovered by defensive end Victor Abiamiri and returned two yards for a touchdown. Also, wide receiver DeSean Jackson returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown, and quarterback Donovan McNabb completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brent Celek and a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back Brian Westbrook. The Panthers closed out the period with kicker John Kasay nailing a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, in the third quarter, the Eagles continued their domination as McNabb got a 3-yard touchdown run.

With the loss, Carolina began its season at 0–1.

Delhomme (7-of-17 for 73 yards) was benched after committing five turnovers (four interceptions and a fumble).

Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 3 10 0720
Falcons 7 14 0728

at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Eagles, the Panthers flew to the Georgia Dome for a Week 2 NFC South duel with the Atlanta Falcons. In the first quarter, Carolina delivered the first scratch as kicker John Kasay got a 38-yard field goal. The Falcons answered with quarterback Matt Ryan completing a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Gonzalez. The Panthers retook the lead in the second quarter as running back DeAngelo Williams getting a 3-yard touchdown run, but Atlanta repliedy with Ryan completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Jason Snelling. Carolina gained some ground as Kasay nailed a 50-yard field goal, but the Falcons closed out the first half scoring with Ryan completing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roddy White. After a scoreless third quarter, Atlanta pulled away as running back Michael Turner getting a 1-yard touchdown. The Panthers tried to rally, but get only get an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Delhomme to tight end Dante Rosario.

With the loss, Carolina fell to 0–2.

Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 7 007
Cowboys 0 0 101121

at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Still looking for their first win of the season, the Panthers flew to Cowboys Stadium for a Week 3 Monday night duel with the Dallas Cowboys. After a scoreless first quarter, Carolina took the lead in the second quarter with quarterback Jake Delhomme's 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dante Rosario. The Cowboys took the lead in the third quarter with kicker Nick Folk's 24-yard field goal and running back Tashard Choice's 5-yard touchdown run. Dallas extended their lead in the fourth quarter with Folk's 19-yard field goal and cornerback Terence Newman returning Delhomme's 7th interception of the season 27 yards for a touchdown (with Choice getting the 2-point conversion run). The Panthers tried to rally, but the Cowboys' defense prevented their comeback.

With the loss, Carolina entered its bye week at 0–3.

Week 4: Bye

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Week 5: vs. Washington Redskins

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Redskins 7 3 7017
Panthers 0 2 71120

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Following their bye week, the Panthers returned to Charlotte to face the Washington Redskins. After a DeAngelo Williams fumble, the Redskins struck first blood with quarterback Jason Campbell's 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Clinton Portis. During the second quarter, linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive end Julius Peppers tackled Portis in the endzone for a safety, making the score 7–2. The Redskins responded with a 39-yard field goal by kicker Shaun Suisham. During the third quarter, cornerback DeAngelo Hall intercepted quarterback Jake Delhomme's pass and took it to the one, with Clinton Portis capping it off with a touchdown run, making it 17–2. The Panthers then scored on a 17-yard touchdown catch by tight end Jeff King. In the fourth quarter, kicker John Kasay booted a 43-yard field goal, decreasing the lead to 17–12. After a botched punt return by the Redskins, Carolina scored on an 8-yard run by running back Jonathan Stewart. With the two-point conversion pass to wide receiver Steve Smith, Carolina took a 20–17 lead. After a Washington punt, the Panthers ran out the clock with an 8-yard run by Jake Delhomme.

With the comeback win, the Panthers improved to 1–3.

Week 6: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 7 14728
Buccaneers 7 0 7721

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Coming off their win over the Redskins, the Panthers flew to Raymond James Stadium for a Week 6 NFC South duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carolina trailed in the first quarter as Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams got a 20-yard touchdown run, but the Panthers tied the game in the second quarter with a 20-yard touchdown from running back DeAngelo Williams.

In the third quarter, Carolina took the lead with quarterback Jake Delhomme's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jeff King and running back Jonathan Stewart's 26-yard touchdown run. Tampa Bay immediately answered with a 97 yard kickoff return for a touchdown by wide receiver Sammie Stroughter. The Buccaneers tied the game in the fourth quarter as safety Tanard Jackson returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown, but the Panthers got the last laugh as Williams got a 1-yard touchdown run.

With the win, Carolina improved to 2–3.

Cornerback Dante Wesley was ejected from the game in the second quarter after ramming into Buccaneers kick returner Clifton Smith. He later received a one-game suspension.

Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bills 7 0 01320
Panthers 0 2 079

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Coming off their divisional road win over the Buccaneers, the Panthers went home for a Week 7 interconference duel with the Buffalo Bills. Carolina found themselves trailing in the first quarter as Bills running back Marshawn Lynch got a 7-yard touchdown run. The Panthers responded in the second quarter as defensive tackle Hollis Thomas tackled running back Fred Jackson in his endzone for a safety.

After a scoreless third quarter, Buffalo got a big play in the fourth quarter as quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Lee Evans, followed by kicker Rian Lindell nailing a 29-yard field goal. Carolina tried to recover as running back DeAngelo Williams got a 15-yard touchdown run, but the Bills sealed the win with Lindell's 22-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Panthers fell to 2–4.

Week 8: at Arizona Cardinals

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 7 21 0634
Cardinals 7 0 7721

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Hoping to rebound from their dismal home loss to the Bills, the Panthers flew to the University of Phoenix Stadium for a Week 8 duel with the Arizona Cardinals in a rematch of last year's divisional game.

Carolina began the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown run from running back Jonathan Stewart. The Cardinals answered with quarterback Kurt Warner completing a 14-yard touchdown pass to running back LaRod Stephens-Howling. The Panthers took a commanding lead in the second quarter as Stewart got a 10-yard touchdown run, quarterback Jake Delhomme hooked up with wide receiver Steve Smith on a 50-yard touchdown pass, and defensive end Julius Peppers returned an interception 13 yards for a touchdown.

In the third quarter, Arizona began to rally as Warner connected with tight end Ben Patrick on a 1-yard touchdown pass. Carolina answered in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard field goal from kicker John Kasay. The Cardinals tried to pull off a comeback as running back Tim Hightower got a 1-yard touchdown run, yet the Panthers closed out the game with Kasay's 31-yard field goal.

With the win, Carolina improved to 3–4.

The Panthers' defense had a field day, recording 5 interceptions and a fumble recovery.

Week 9: at New Orleans Saints

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 14 3 3020
Saints 0 6 141030

at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Coming off a defensively-strong performance against the Cardinals, the Panthers flew to the Louisiana Superdome for a Week 9 NFC South duel with the undefeated New Orleans Saints. Carolina got off to a fast start in the first quarter as running back DeAngelo Williams got a 66-yard and a 7-yard touchdown run. The Saints got on the board in the second quarter as kicker John Carney made a 23-yard field goal. The Panthers came right back as kicker John Kasay nailed a 32-yard field goal, but New Orleans closed out the half as Carney booted a 25-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Saints continued to hack away as running back Pierre Thomas got a 10-yard touchdown run. Carolina answered with Kasay's 25-yard field goal, but New Orleans tied the game to end the period as quarterback Drew Brees completed a 54-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Robert Meachem. Afterwards, the Saints pulled away in the fourth quarter with Carney's 40-yard field goal, followed by defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove forcing a fumble from Williams and returning it 1 yard for a touchdown.

With the loss, the Panthers fell to 3–5.

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Falcons 3 7 3619
Panthers 7 14 0728

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Hoping to rebound from their tough divisional road loss to the Saints, the Panthers went home for a Week 10 NFC South rematch with the Atlanta Falcons. Carolina trailed early in the first quarter as Falcons kicker Jason Elam booted a 35-yard field goal, yet the Panthers came right as running back Jonathan Stewart got a 1-yard touchdown run. Carolina added to their lead in the second with quarterback Jake Delhomme hooking up with wide receiver Steve Smith on a 4-yard touchdown pass, yet Atlanta answered with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Jason Snelling. The Panthers close out the first half scoring with Delhomme's 4-yard touchdown pass to Smith.

In the second half, the Falcons began to erase their deficit as Elam nailed a 24-yard field goal in the third quarter, followed by quarterback Matt Ryan completing a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Justin Peelle. Afterwards, Carolina pulled away as Stewart got a 45-yard touchdown run.

With the win, the Panthers improved to 4–5.

Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dolphins 0 14 01024
Panthers 3 0 01417

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Coming off their divisional home win to the Falcons, the Panthers went home for a Week 11 Interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. In the first quarter, Carolina got on the board first with John Kasay hitting a 29-yard field goal. In the second quarter the Dolphins replied and took the lead with Chad Henne getting a 14-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Williams, and a 1-yard touchdown run from Williams again. After a scoreless third quarter the Panthers slightly improved as John Kasay nailed a 33-yard field goal, until Miami kept it a 2-possession game when Dan Carpenter got a 37-yard field goal. The Panthers kept their hopes alive as Jake Delhomme made a 27-yard touchdown pass to Steve Smith (with a successful 2-point conversion made by DeAngelo Williams). The Dolphins pulled away as Ricky Williams made a 46-yard touchdown run. The 48-yard field goal made by John Kasay near the end of the game wasn't enough for the Panthers and that resulted in a loss.

With the loss, the Panthers fell to 4–6.

Week 12: at New York Jets

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 0 3 036
Jets 7 7 0317

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

With both teams coming off of tough losses, the Panthers went on the road to face the formidable defense of the New York Jets in what was on paper a close matchup. Both teams sported identical 4–6 records and were top 3 in rushing offense, while sporting similar numbers in pass defense game. Things started out well for Carolina, their first drive taking almost 6 minutes of clock to drive down into Jets territory when bad luck struck them. A miscommunication between Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith resulted in a pass being fired at Smith while he wasn't looking, and it caromed off of Smith's leg into the arms of Jets' CB Darrelle Revis, who returned it 67 yards for a TD. It was the first of Delhomme's 4 INTs of the day, two each by Revis and safety Kerry Rhodes. Rhodes' first set the Jets up in good field position, which the Jets were able to capitalize on when Thomas Jones ran the ball in for a 4-yard TD. The Panthers soon after that struggled to do anything against the Jets defense and secured only two John Kasay field goals for a 17–6 defeat.

The Panthers fell to 4–7 and wound up losing Jake Delhomme to a broken finger on his throwing hand.

Week 13: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 0 6 006
Panthers 10 0 3316

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

With the win, the Panthers improved to 5–7.

Week 14: at New England Patriots

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 7 0 0310
Patriots 0 7 7620

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

With the loss, the Panthers fell to 5–8.

Week 15: vs. Minnesota Vikings

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 7 007
Panthers 0 6 02026

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

With the surprising win against the playoff-bound Vikings, the Panthers improved to 6–8. This marked Carolina's first Sunday Night Football home game since NBC picked up the rights in 2006.

Week 16: at New York Giants

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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 3 21 10741
Giants 0 0 369

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Week 17: vs. New Orleans Saints

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1 234Total
Saints 0 370 10
• Panthers 7 1060 23
  • Date: January 3
  • Location: Bank of America Stadium
  • Game start: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 2:58
  • Game attendance: 73,047
  • Game weather: 30 °F (−1 °C); wind 7 mph (11 km/h)
  • Referee: Alberto Riveron
  • Television network: Fox
Scoring summary
Q114:08CARStewart 67 yard run (Kasay kick)CAR 7–0
Q211:13NOHartley 35 yard field goalCAR 7–3
Q20:13CARJarrett 30 yard pass from Moore (Kasay kick)CAR 14–3
Q20:00CARKasay 41 yard field goalCAR 17–3
Q38:06CARKasay 39 yard field goalCAR 20–3
Q35:05CARKasay 37 yard field goalCAR 23–3
Q30:07NOHamilton 1 yard run (Hartley kick)CAR 23–10

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Scores by quarter

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1 2 3 4 Total
Opponents 41 72 55 71 239
Panthers 41 72 21 59 193

References

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  1. ^ Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-Mar-18.
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