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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

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game on Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Newton, who still considers himself one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL and remains an unrestricted free agent, said people’s perception of him has changed largely because he put himself in bad situations the past two years with the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Cam Newton on podcast: 'There's not 32 guys better than me'

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2022 07:21 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 - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers would feel 'comfortable' taking at QB at No. 6

By Steve Reed Apr. 26, 2022 03:46 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 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

Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bengals seek 1st Super Bowl title versus Rams

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Von Miller holds the George Halas trophy after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Miller back on big stage 6 years after MVP performance

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Top picks Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2022 03:26 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Body Feb. 4 1861 — The Philadelphia Athletics beat Charter Oak 36-27 in a baseball game played on frozen Litchfield Pond in Brooklyn, N.Y...

Bills turn to Dorsey to be next offensive coordinator

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2022 07:17 PM EST
Ken Dorsey is staying in Buffalo. One week after receiving a ringing endorsement from Josh Allen, Dorsey was hired as the Bills offensive coordinator...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Analysis: Opposites attract as Stafford, Burrow get Super

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2022 02:45 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrate after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
NFL Today, Championship Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2022 11:01 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

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-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:33 AM EST
Jan. 21 1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after Devin Singletary (26) rushed for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 29-15. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Titans hope third time is charm as top seed in AFC playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:46 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
Patriots fully behind rookie QB Jones heading into playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 12, 2022 06:06 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule calls out from the bench 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)
Panthers fire 3 coaches, including special teams coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 11, 2022 12:26 PM EST

Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson leaves the field after their loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Rhule's status among many decisions Panthers must make

By Mark Didtler Jan. 09, 2022 09:47 PM EST