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FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game on Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Newton is looking for another shot. The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player announced on social media that he’ll be working out for pro scouts at Auburn’s Pro Day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn's Pro Day

By Steve Reed Mar. 20, 2023 08:52 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers generall manager Scott Fitterer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers retooled offense designed to help No. 1 pick win

By Steve Reed Mar. 20, 2023 06:53 PM EDT

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gestures during an NFL football news conference on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers signed Mayfield to a one year contract. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Confident Mayfield excited about fresh start with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 20, 2023 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Thielen

By Steve Reed Mar. 19, 2023 08:51 PM EDT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Poles: Bears in better place after trade, free agency moves

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 16, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan 2. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says his intention is to play for the New York Jets in the coming season as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Green Bay Packers to trade him. Rodgers made his comments Wednesday, March 15, 2023, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 09:58 PM EDT

AP source: Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree on 1-year deal

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 12:50 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on an $8.5 million, one-year contract with quarterback Baker Mayfield, a person with knowledge of the deal...

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Carolina Panthers have added two offensive weapons for their incoming rookie quarterback via free agency. The Panthers announced they have agreed to terms with running back Miles Sanders from the Philadelphia Eagles and tight end Hayden Hurst from the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Panthers add free agent RB Sanders, TE Hurst to offense

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2023 11:24 AM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs into the end zone to score on a 24-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. Tight end Darren Waller is being traded to the New York Giants, who will send the Las Vegas Raiders a third-round draft pick, two people familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Gilmore, Waller on the move; Bradberry stays with Eagles

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 14, 2023 08:04 PM EDT

Pratt said he stayed in Cincy because he wants to win

Mar. 14, 2023 07:50 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt said he wanted to stay in Cincinnati because he sees the Bengals continuing to win with Joe Burrow as quarterback...

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton prepares to throw during the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Jan. 8, 2023, in New Orleans. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with unrestricted free agent Dalton, according to two people familiar with the situation. One of those persons, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, March 14, because the deal can’t be signed until Wednesday, said the deal includes $8 million in guaranteed money. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
AP sources: QB Dalton agrees to 2-year deal with Panthers

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2023 07:09 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Carolina Panthers offensive line coach John Matsko is shown prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The Washington Commanders have fired offensive line coach John Matsko, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, March 14, 2023, because the team had not announced the move. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Saints-Panthers 10/30/2014

Mar. 14, 2023 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Garoppolo heads long list of QBs on move in free agency

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 11:36 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets placekicker Greg Zuerlein (6) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Jets are re-signing kicker Zuerlein, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
AP source: Jets re-signing K Greg Zuerlein

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 13, 2023 06:45 PM EDT

AP source: Panthers land S Vonn Bell, DT Shy Tuttle

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 04:34 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added help at safety and found an anchor for the middle of their defensive line on the first day that NFL teams were...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs against Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (97) and linebacker Haason Reddick (7) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AP source: 49ers agree to deal with Javon Hargrave

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2023 03:44 PM EDT

Shaq Thompson restructures contract to remain with Panthers

Mar. 11, 2023 09:09 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Linebacker Shaq Thompson is staying with the Carolina Panthers after agreeing to restructure his contract, the team announced Saturday night. ...

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Panthers have traded up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears in exchange for Carolina's No. 9 and No. 61 overall picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and star wide receiver D.J. Moore, two people familiar with the deal said Friday, March 10, 2023, The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. The move allows the Panthers to acquire a potential franchise quarterback, although it remains unclear which player the team prefers. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
AP sources: Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2023 05:58 PM EST

AP sources: Carolina Panthers acquire top overall pick in NFL draft from Chicago Bears for multiple picks, WR D.J. Moore

Mar. 10, 2023 05:51 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — AP sources: Carolina Panthers acquire top overall pick in NFL draft from Chicago Bears for multiple picks, WR D.J. Moore. ...

Chicago Bears scout Ryan Cavanaugh measures the reach of a player at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)
Bears eye help on defense, O-line after dealing No. 1 pick

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 05:10 PM EST