Matt Paradis
FILE - Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) warms up before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to a two-year contract, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after he helped solidify the team's kicking position last season. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers' focus in free agency includes finding quarterback

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:39 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton (33) celebrates with safety Budda Baker (3) and teammates after Baker intercepted a pass by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
NFL-best Cardinals continue to evolve, prepare for Panthers

By David Brandt Nov. 11, 2021 06:13 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey breaks away from New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
NFL-best Cardinals try to keep mojo vs. struggling Panthers

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Carolina Panthers center Matt Paradis is helped off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Directionless Panthers getting worse as season progresses

By Steve Reed Nov. 08, 2021 02:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder

By Steve Reed Nov. 08, 2021 01:18 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen, center, celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Buffalo Bills pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence lies on the field after he was injured in a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars dodge injury scare to Lawrence during upset win

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 07:58 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski runs against the Carolina Panthersduring the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pats shut down Darnold, Panthers, cruise to 24-6 victory

By Steve Reed Nov. 07, 2021 04:24 PM EST

New York Giants' Devontae Booker (28) rushes past Carolina Panthers' Daviyon Nixon (94) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Panthers lift Darnold vs. Giants, Rhule wants more from QB

By Tom Canavan Oct. 24, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaves the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
McCaffrey says Thursday night game contributed to injury

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) is stopped after catching a pass by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Pass protection woes continue to plague Panthers

By Steve Reed Oct. 04, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drops back to pass in the first half of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

In this Thursday, July 29, 2021, photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood runs after a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, and was placed on a board and taken away in an ambulance. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers use sign at practice to cut down on mental mistakes

By Steve Reed Aug. 04, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns adjusts his helmet during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers expecting great things from 'different breed' Burns

By Steve Reed Jul. 29, 2021 12:51 PM EDT

Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott Fitterer have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s offensive and defensive...

Carolina Panthers re-sign OG Miller, add LB Luvu from Jets

Mar. 23, 2021 03:04 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have agreed to terms one a one-year contract with starting right guard John Miller and added free agent linebacker/special...

AP Sources: Panthers agree to terms with OL Elflein, Erving

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 08:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers addressed their offensive line of the first day of the NFL’s “legal tampering” period, agreeing to terms with free...

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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bridgewater's patience, accuracy paying off in Carolina

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2020 06:53 PM EDT