The NFL does a nice job of making football a year around event, even without the games. During the offseason – free agency, the combine, NFL Draft, OTAs and minicamp all keep fans entertained until training camp and the preseason arrive but sprinkled in are also announcements of international games, preseason opponents and the full slate of games for the Carolina Panthers and 31 other teams.
To celebrate the NFL’s 100th season, a kickoff game between the rival Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears awaits on Thursday night. The Panthers are also celebrating a milestone in 2019 as they take the field for year 25 after beginning play during the 1995 season.