Topic: Munnerlyn

CHARLOTTE -- The Carolina Panthers proved how deep they go into the scouting process by using their sixth-round pick on Alex Armah.

Quarterback Cam Newton underwent surgery on a partially torn rotator cuff, and recently began a four-month rehab process. If all goes well, Newton will be full-go at the start of training camp, but the 2015 NFL MVP needs to mend more than just his throwing arm.

With the great Adrian Peterson gone, the Minnesota Vikings are searching for a new offensive identity. They declined to pay $18 million to Peterson, who was the face of the franchise since he was drafted in 2007.

The calendar may say 2017, but the effects of 2016 are still hanging over the Carolina Panthers.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers is healthy and the Green Bay Packers are hot.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Third-year head coach Mike Zimmer represents the spirit of the Minnesota Vikings while also leading the team's standout defense.

The Minnesota Vikings could be without several key players in their NFC North showdown against the host Detroit Lions on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is reportedly making progress.

MINNEAPOLIS -- A stout defense and timely scoring plays -- even from the defense -- were the hallmarks of the Minnesota Vikings' 5-0 start to the season.

LANDOVER, Md. -- Dustin Hopkins kicked four second-half field goals.