Jordan Gross

The Carolina Panthers won't fire coach John Fox, but they also aren't giving him an extension, forcing him to return next season in the final year of his contract if he chooses to remain with the team, according to sources.Fox is to earn about $6 million in 2010, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL. However, he'd also be in a "lame-duck" situation that coaches generally try to avoid.According to multiple sources, the Panthers...  

Report: Panthers coach John Fox, GM Marty Hurney will get chance to return in 2010Injury-riddled and out of the playoff race before December, the Carolina Panthers seemed certain to have their first season of at least 10 losses under coach John Fox.Instead, they're playing their best football of the season, just in time for the embattled Fox to have a shot at returning in 2010.  

While Carolina Panthers coach John Fox deflected questions about his uncertain future on Wednesday, several of his players and a rival coach weren't shy in defending him.  

Helping keep the Giants out of the playoffs apparently has kept the jobs of Panthers coach John Fox, general manager Marty Hurney and the rest of the coaching staff safe.  

Injury-riddled and out of the playoff race before December... the Carolina Panthers seemed certain to have their first season of at least 10 losses under coach John Foxfrom NewsChannel 8  

... knee Sunday against New England and becomes the 10th player to be lost ... start of the season. Jordan Gross broke his leg last month. Inexperienced Geoff Schwartz will likely start at right tackle on Sunday against Minnesota. The 6-foot-6, 327 ...  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross broke his right leg, not his ankle, as the team first announced. The 2008 Pro Bowl pick still plans on being ready for the start of next season.  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is recovering after undergoing surgery on his broken right ankle Sunday night. A team official said the surgery went well. The Panthers are expected to place him on injured reserve later ...  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is recovering after undergoing surgery on his broken right ankle Sunday night. A team official said the surgery went well. The Panthers are expected to place him on injured reserve later ...  

Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross won't return after being carted off the field with a right ankle injury. Gross was blocking midway through the second quarter Sunday when an Atlanta player fell into his leg, which bent awkwardly. The ...  

General manager Marty Hurney says Otah will undergo surgery. His loss means Carolina will be without both starting tackles from the start of the season. Jordan Gross broke his leg last month. Inexperienced Geoff Schwartz will likely start at right ...  

The hits keep coming for the injury-plagued Panthers. Carolina on Tuesday placed right tackle Jeff Otah on injured reserve and signed offensive lineman Rob Petitti ... Jordan Gross broke his leg last month. Inexperienced Geoff Schwartz will likely ...  

Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross suffered a broken right ankle during Sunday's 28-19 home win over Atlanta and will miss the remainder of the season. Gross left the game at the half and did not return. Travelle Wharton, currently a guard ...  

CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is recovering after ... Hillcrest High and University of South Carolina standout Travelle Wharton to left tackle and inserted inexperienced Mackenzy Bernadeau in Wharton's old spot at left ...  

The Carolina Panthers have placed left tackle Jordan Gross on season-ending injured reserve, but for now have decided not to replace him with another ... Travelle Wharton moved from left guard to Gross' position, and second-year pro Mackenzy ...