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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

North Carolina State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu takes selfies with fans after being picked by the Carolina Panthers with the sixth pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Panthers turn to defense, speed on final day of the draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 30, 2022 09:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fans cheer before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Champion Rams finally start draft with Wisconsin OL Bruss

By Greg Beacham Apr. 29, 2022 11:52 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State offensive lineman Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets enter the NFL draft poised to make franchise history. With picks Nos. 4 and 10, the team has two selections in the top 10 for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Panthers select OT 'Ickey' Ekwonu with 6th pick in NFL draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 28, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Rams will not make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Champion LA Rams show up fashionably late to another draft

By Greg Beacham Apr. 22, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

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 - Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Rams will not make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Super Bowl champion Rams don't pick until 3rd round of draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:51 AM 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...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, third from left, and his wife Kelly Stafford, second from right, watch the Golden State Warriors take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
QB Stafford: 'Right time and place' to give Rams discount

By Greg Beacham Mar. 21, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Champion Rams re-sign kick returner Brandon Powell

Mar. 19, 2022 04:15 PM EDT
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif (AP) — Kick returner and receiver Brandon Powell has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal. The Rams on Saturday...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker punts during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Jets on Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams have released Hekker after 10 seasons. The Super Bowl-champion Rams dropped their longest-tenured player Wednesday night, March 16, in a move that creates just over $2 million in salary cap room. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
LA Rams release punter Johnny Hekker after memorable decade

By Greg Beacham Mar. 16, 2022 09:39 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Joe Noteboom (70) works against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Noteboom has agreed to a three-year deal to stay with the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Champion Rams re-sign LT Noteboom, C Allen to 3-year deals

By Greg Beacham Mar. 14, 2022 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $15.75 million contract with free-agent safety Xavier Woods, according to a person familiar with the situation, Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
AP sources: Panthers agree to terms with Corbett, Woods

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2022 01:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams linebackers Von Miller, center, and Leonard Floyd, left, celebrate following the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, after their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Champion Rams hope to retain vets, bolster defensive depth

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:09 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay conducts an interview during a press conference following the NFL football team's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams bask in Super Bowl win, hope McVay, Donald want another

By Greg Beacham Feb. 14, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford celebrates with wife Kelly Hall 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/Jed Jacobsohn)
Bold, brash Rams pair flashy superstars with rock-solid core

By Greg Beacham Feb. 05, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Fans of the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams tailgate in front of State Farm Stadium prior to an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals 12/13/2021

Dec. 13, 2021 06:53 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks 10/7/2021

Oct. 07, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

A fan wears a costume before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 02:29 PM EDT