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Umpire Mike Morgan pushes Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman back during the second half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Panthers GM: Coaching search won't include 'large group'

By Steve Reed Jan. 09, 2023 03:51 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman react after being ejected during the second half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Pineiro's kick lifts Panthers to 10-7 win over Saints

By Brett Martel Jan. 08, 2023 04:12 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Panthers try to end Saints' 3-game win streak in finale

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:50 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' failure to reach playoffs hurts Wilks' job hopes

By Steve Reed Jan. 02, 2023 05:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Panthers' division title hopes dashed in 30-24 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2023 07:16 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Wilks' Panthers banking on run game to lead them to playoffs

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2022 03:01 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring with guard Austin Corbett during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers run past Lions 37-23, maintain division title hopes

By Steve Reed Dec. 24, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions at 7-7, Panthers at 5-9 are fighting for playoff spots

By Steve Reed Dec. 22, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Familiar faces help Steelers D regain a bit of swagger

By Will Graves Dec. 19, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers remarkably control own playoff destiny even at 5-9

By Steve Reed Dec. 19, 2022 05:02 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers' identity stolen by Steelers' D in 24-16 defeat

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Unbeaten Darnold leads playoff hopeful Panthers vs. Steelers

By Steve Reed Dec. 15, 2022 04:08 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris slips the tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 14, 2022 02:52 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is hit by Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Panthers run over and through Seahawks for 30-24 victory

By Tim Booth Dec. 11, 2022 07:42 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushes past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 07, 2022 03:13 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2022 04:24 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

By Steve Reed Dec. 05, 2022 11:50 AM EST