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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

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 Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:55 PM 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) scores on a two-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington rides winning recipe into NFC playoff contention

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 30, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 03:33 PM EST

The Carolina Panthers celebrate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons , Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 19-13. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Patriots will look to run the ball with Harris vs. Panthers

The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) leaves the game after a hit during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McCaffrey back to practice, Darnold in concussion protocol

By Steve Reed Nov. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Panthers' winning formula: Run the ball, play good defense

By Steve Reed Nov. 01, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ryan endures one of his least productive games with Falcons

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Darnold left the field after the play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

A fan dressed in a Halloween watches teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Panthers lose 5th-round pick Nixon to season-ending injury

The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 05:53 PM EDT
The Panthers have placed rookie fifth-round draft choice Daviyon Nixon on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury on Thursday. The...

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 25-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Falcons look for 3rd straight win vs struggling Panthers

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, center, watches his team play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Darnold's struggles could spur interest in Watson trade

By Steve Reed Oct. 25, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Panthers and Giants meet in game between struggling teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Ready to run: Panthers' offense will look 'vastly different'

By Steve Reed Oct. 18, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Charles Harris (53) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings expected to bring pressure vs. Panthers QB Darnold

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers' Rhule: McCaffrey '50-50' for Sunday vs. Vikings

By Steve Reed Oct. 13, 2021 05:04 PM EDT