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Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jalyn Holmes (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 28-27. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Broncos, Panthers fallen on hard times since Super Bowl 50

By Steve Reed Dec. 10, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2020 09:00 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs from Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
The Latest: Wake Forest basketball won't play VMI on Dec. 21

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2020 09:34 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:20 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Panthers growing frustrated over recurring problems

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2020 07:42 PM EST

Fans sit in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 11:26 AM EST

Fans watch as Carolina Panthers players run out of the tunnel at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Panthers in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 01:00 PM EST

Panthers visit Chiefs with McCaffrey potentially returning

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 10:10 AM EST
CAROLINA (3-5) at KANSAS CITY (7-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 11 RECORD VS....

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) stops Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers, Falcons look to put mental mistakes behind them

By Steve Reed Oct. 28, 2020 11:24 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) is brought down by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54), cornerback Corn Elder (29) and outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Injuries have caught up with Panthers' defense

By Steve Reed Oct. 26, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

An unmasked New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, greets a masked Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater before an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 11:50 AM EDT

A fan sits in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. This is the first team this year that some fans are allowed in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 12:18 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead plays to the camera before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Panthers look to continue domination of Cardinals

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
ARIZONA (2-1) at CAROLINA (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 3 1/2 RECORD VS....

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) lunges into the end zone for a touchdown over Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Rhule: Panthers' biggest issue is taking poor tackle angles

By Steve Reed Sep. 30, 2020 03:04 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) runs into the end zone with for a touchdown after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Panthers beat Chargers 21-16 for Rhule's first NFL victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 27, 2020 07:29 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead, center, runs back with the ball after a fumble from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey scores against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2020 06:04 PM EDT

McCaffrey, Thompson look to unite Charlotte through sports

Jun. 22, 2020 03:49 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte...