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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, left, hands off to running back Darius Bradwell during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers want QB Darnold to avoid 'catastrophic' mistakes

By Steve Reed Jun. 08, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

Panthers' Darnold 'staying focused' amid uncertain future

By Steve Reed May. 24, 2022 05:54 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took notice of the team’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson earlier this offseason. He...

Carolina Panthers' Kalon Barnes arrives at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers hope Barnes' speed translates to football field

By Steve Reed May. 14, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Matt Corral takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers' Corral has 'big chip' on shoulder after draft fall

By Steve Reed May. 13, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral poses on the red carpet with his parents Peter, right, and Liz before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

By Steve Reed May. 02, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. Corral is a possible pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers trade up, draft Mississippi QB Corral in 3rd round

By Steve Reed Apr. 29, 2022 11:22 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers select OT 'Ickey' Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 28, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Tepper threw his support behind struggling head coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, saying it takes patience and time to build a winning foundation in the NFL. Rhule is 10-23 in his two seasons with the Panthers.(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers owner: Coach Matt Rhule has my full support

By Steve Reed Apr. 27, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30: QUARTERBACKS Position outlook: The 2013 draft was the last...

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. or now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker are the only quarterbacks on the roster, although that figures to change before the season begins. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB

By Steve Reed Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Malik Willis, center, talks with Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during Liberty football Pro Day in Lynchburg, Va., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Carolina is likely to have its choice of the top three quarterbacks in the draft at No. 6 — Liberty’s Malik Willis, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Mississippi’s Matt Corral — but there is plenty of debate as to whether any of them are worthy of being top 10 picks. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)
Panthers have glaring needs at QB, OT entering NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension

Apr. 04, 2022 07:12 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor announced a 10-year contract extension for athletic director Mack Rhoades on Monday, saying the deal would allow him to “complete his...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from journalists at a press conference after the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs

By Barry Wilner Mar. 29, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land Deshaun Watson to solve the quarterback issues that have plagued them for the better part of...

FILE - Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Panthers agreed to a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with Moore on Friday, March 18, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Busy Panthers extend WR D.J. Moore, add 4 free agents

Mar. 18, 2022 02:14 PM EDT

Steelers hire Frisman Jackson as wide receivers coach

Feb. 08, 2022 04:51 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Carolina Panthers assistant Frisman Jackson is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced...

FILE - New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Nov. 23, 2017. The Carolina Panthers are hiring former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to be their new offensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. because the team is still finalizing the details of the contract. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Panthers bring McAdoo on as offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 24, 2022 05:47 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Nov. 23, 2017. The Carolina Panthers are hiring former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to be their new offensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. because the team is still finalizing the details of the contract. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP Source: Panthers hiring McAdoo as offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 21, 2022 02:48 PM EST

AP source: Panthers interview Jay Gruden, Montgomery again

By Steve Reed Jan. 20, 2022 12:45 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Indianapolis Colts running backs coach Scottie Montgomery have had second interviews with the...