Panthers offensive tackle Jordan Gross is saying goodbye to the NFL after 11 seasons. The Panthers confirmed Tuesday the three-time Pro Bowl left tackle will announce his retirement at a news conference on Wednesday at the stadium. ''Jordan has been a great Panther and he will be missed,'' Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said Tuesday in a text message. Gross, 33, was a first-round pick by Carolina in 2003 and started 167 games - all for the Panthers. More...