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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SB Bowl champs won't rest healthy starters vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:41 PM EST

Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) tries to intercept a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tepper, Panthers a long way off from sustained success

By Steve Reed Jan. 03, 2022 04:36 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

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Duke Riley (45) grabs Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
QB Newton experiencing trials of playing behind shaky O-line

By Steve Reed Nov. 29, 2021 01:01 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Newton was 'good,' but needs to finish close games

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2021 02:50 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

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

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Panthers, Vikings look to solve 2nd-half lulls on offense

By Steve Reed Oct. 14, 2021 02:11 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

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Time long overdue for Panthers to invest in offensive line

By Steve Reed Oct. 11, 2021 03:30 PM 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' McCaffrey doubtful for Sunday's game vs Eagles

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 02:23 PM EDT