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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs off the field after the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rhule: Panthers will 'look at everything' at quarterback

By Steve Reed Jan. 10, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Analysis: Fun, flops, frustrations of offbeat NFL season

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2022 10:56 AM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Panthers' QB change provides only a brief spark, not a win

By Guerry Smith Jan. 02, 2022 10:04 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled on the run by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Brady, Bucs look to rebound vs. Panthers after being blanked

By Steve Reed Dec. 23, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Brady looks to bounce back vs. depleted Panthers secondary

The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Kicking change: Panthers sign Hajrullahu, put Gonzalez on IR

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB

By Steve Reed Dec. 20, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) stops Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) after Westbrook-Ikhine made a catch on fourth down near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The play was ruled that Westbrook-Ikhine was stopped short of the line of gain and was upheld on review, giving the Steelers the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is hit by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end B.J. Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. Bridgwater left the game after being injured on the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Dec. 19, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers

By John Wawrow Dec. 19, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is placed on a cart after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater taken off on stretcher

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons look to keep road success alive at Carolina

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Newton, Panthers set to visit Tagovailoa and the Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:05 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
McCaffrey could present issues for Washington's pass defense

The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) after a touchdown against against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2021 11:41 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) gives Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Zaven Collins (25) a shove as Newton runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Superman's sequel: Newton leads Panthers over Cards 34-10

By David Brandt Nov. 14, 2021 07:19 PM EST