A.J. Bouye
Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea (50) and defensive end Ndamukong Suh during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers bench Newton, will start Darnold at QB vs. Saints

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Rhule: Panthers owner has been 'tremendously supportive'

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 05:13 PM EST

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

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

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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers’ quarterback situation took another turn on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 as Darnold was back at practice earlier than expected after being designated to return from injured reserve. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Darnold designated to return from IR, practices

By Steve Reed Dec. 15, 2021 01:12 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 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

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

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Injuries to McCaffrey, Horn sour Panthers' 3-0 start

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night

Sep. 23, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A.J. Bouye were among the players inactive Thursday night. Reid, the...

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

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' rookie QB Mills to face Panthers' top-ranked defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Winston, Saints look to build on momentum vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' defense had attitude, edge in Week 1 win over Jets

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' secondary has gone from weakness to strength in '21

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 06, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

Panthers' Darnold has playmakers if O-line can protect him

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:51 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) New faces: QB Sam Darnold, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., TE Dan Arnold, OT Cam Erving, G Pat Elflin, WR David Moore, DE...

Denver Broncos have their best roster since '15 championship

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:58 AM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) New faces: GM George Paton, QB Teddy Bridgewater, CB Patrick Surtain II, RB Javonte Williams, ILB Jonathon Cooper,...