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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, right, intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fields hurts rib, Packers' Jenkins leaves with knee injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21

By Steve Reed Nov. 21, 2021 04:38 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

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

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Carolina Panthers at New York Giants 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 11:57 AM 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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chases a fumble into the end zone as Carolina Panthers defensive back Sean Chandler recovers for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Hurts runs for 2 TDs, Eagles come back to top Panthers 21-18

By Steve Reed Oct. 10, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

A fan wearing a football face mask watches during warm ups before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are releasing 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a new contract. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Gilmore: No hard feelings on Pats, excited to join Panthers

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field in the rain prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Panthers acquire Gilmore from Pats for 6th-round pick in '23

By Steve Reed And Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) lines up against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, in this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo. C.J. Henderson is eager for a new beginning and the Carolina Panthers are more than happy to give it to him. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft washed out after a little more than a year in Jacksonville, and is hoping to jumpstart his career after being acquired by Carolina in a trade earlier this week.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Cornerback C.J. Henderson seeks 'fresh start' in Carolina

By Steve Reed Sep. 30, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' Mills faces huge test in 1st start against Panthers

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 22, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pushes away Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
You bet: New golf cart motivates Carolina's Burns, Reddick

By Steve Reed Sep. 21, 2021 06:14 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson, left, and linebacker Jeremy Chinn battle for position during practice at Back Together Saturday at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers' Chinn eyes 'freedom' at safety after move from LB

By Steve Reed Aug. 02, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Arizona Cardinals pick at No. 16 in the upcoming NFL draft and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. There could be several opportunities to add one depending on how the picks shake out: Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina's Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Panthers select CB Horn with No. 8 pick in the NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 29, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Moore, CB Melvin

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2021 11:06 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers didn’t waste any time finding a replacement for wide receiver Curtis Samuel, agreeing to terms on a contract with...

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook scores between Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris, left, and cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 02:40 PM EST