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FILE - Malik Willis, center, talks with Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during Liberty football Pro Day in Lynchburg, Va., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Carolina is likely to have its choice of the top three quarterbacks in the draft at No. 6 — Liberty’s Malik Willis, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Mississippi’s Matt Corral — but there is plenty of debate as to whether any of them are worthy of being top 10 picks. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)
Panthers have glaring needs at QB, OT entering NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

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 bring back kicker Gonzalez on 2-year contract

Mar. 09, 2022 09:46 AM EST

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

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Analysis: Fun, flops, frustrations of offbeat NFL season

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2022 10:56 AM 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 Cam Newton (1) is tackled on the run by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Brady, Bucs look to rebound vs. Panthers after being blanked

By Steve Reed Dec. 23, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Brady looks to bounce back vs. depleted Panthers secondary

The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Kicking change: Panthers sign Hajrullahu, put Gonzalez on IR

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB

By Steve Reed Dec. 20, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) stops Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) after Westbrook-Ikhine made a catch on fourth down near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The play was ruled that Westbrook-Ikhine was stopped short of the line of gain and was upheld on review, giving the Steelers the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is hit by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end B.J. Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. Bridgwater left the game after being injured on the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Dec. 19, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers

By John Wawrow Dec. 19, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is placed on a cart after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater taken off on stretcher

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:16 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

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 kneels in the end zone before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Washington Football Team at Carolina Panthers 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 11:33 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
McCaffrey could present issues for Washington's pass defense

The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 11:58 AM EST