Jaycee Horn
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn arrives at the NFL football team's training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday, July 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers' Horn returns, has chance to be a 'special player'

By Steve Reed Aug. 02, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Sam Darnold, left, and Baker Mayfield throw at the NFL football team's training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers want QB Mayfield to stay aggressive, avoid mistakes

By Steve Reed Jul. 27, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Kalon Barnes arrives at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers hope Barnes' speed translates to football field

By Steve Reed May. 14, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) reacts after grabbing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Not much for certain playoffs wise as NFL enters Week 16

By Barry Wilner Dec. 23, 2021 11:59 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) talks with an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Analysis: 7 teams who have let fans down bigtime in 2021

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2021 03:37 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

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) walk off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
No Cam reunion: Jones, not Newton leads Pats vs. Panthers

By Steve Reed Nov. 04, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) holds on to part of Hurts' uniform during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hurts looks to put up points on Panthers wounded defense

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 01:31 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans 9/23/2021

Sep. 23, 2021 06:53 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

Darnold under spotlight as Panthers enter Year 2 under Rhule

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:11 AM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Spartanburg, South Carolina LAST YEAR: The Panthers struggled under journeyman QB...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass as quarterback PJ Walker (6) looks on during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Anderson: QB Sam Darnold has different 'aura' in Carolina

By Steve Reed Jun. 15, 2021 11:23 AM EDT

Panthers' 1st-round pick honors Kobe Bryant by wearing No. 8

By Steve Reed May. 15, 2021 02:02 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick Jaycee Horn learned the NFL would let cornerbacks wear single-digit numbers this season,...

FILE - BYU offensive lineman Brady Christensen runs down field during the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Provo, Utah, in this Friday, March 26, 2021, file photo. The Panthers are hoping 24-year Brady Christensen came help solidify the left tackle position that has been a revolving door ever since Jordan Gross retired nearly a decade ago. The third-round pick from BYU is looking to do the same. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Panthers hope Christensen finally fills void at left tackle

By Steve Reed May. 04, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. Baltimore ranked last in the NFL averaging 171.2 yards passing per game and had the fewest pass attempts with 406 last season. That’s partly because the running game was so proficient behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, the catalyst for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 yards per game) for the second straight season.(AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Panthers make 4 trades, add 3 offensive players in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins participates in an agility drill at NFL football pro day Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cardinals go LB again, grab Tulsa's Collins with No. 16 pick

By David Brandt Apr. 29, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama is scheduled to appear in person in Cleveland at the NFL draft later this month. Smith, the wide receiver projected to be a high first-round pick, is among a group of players who have accepted their invitations to attend the draft.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Eagles select Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith at No. 10

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 29, 2021 10:02 PM EDT