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Panthers' Darnold 'staying focused' amid uncertain future

By Steve Reed May. 24, 2022 05:54 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took notice of the team’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson earlier this offseason. He...

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

AP source: Panthers add Foreman, re-sign Haynes, Chandler

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2022 07:10 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added depth to their backfield by agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract with running back D’Onta Foreman,...

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

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

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 Sam Darnold (14) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:55 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)
Analysis: Where will the coaching carousel land this time?

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2021 11:51 AM EST

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is interviewed after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. Kupp was among the athletes who either won or lost the most money for sports bettors in 2021, according to several national sports books. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021

By Wayne Parry Dec. 29, 2021 05:27 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) reacts to the fans after he scored against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bills adopt sense of urgency in preparing to host Panthers

By John Wawrow Dec. 16, 2021 06:50 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

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Rams' Beckham headlines COVID-19 list as NFL outbreak widens

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2021 06:49 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 quarterback Cam Newton (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
With new play caller, Panthers look to run more vs. Falcons

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2021 02:52 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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cards' Conner, Vikings' Jefferson among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 08, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule argues with officials during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Offensive coordinator Brady relieved of duties by Panthers

Dec. 05, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Top the left is Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton (72). (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Struggling Panthers limp into bye week having lost 7 of 9

By Steve Reed Dec. 02, 2021 02:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Panthers lose starting CB Donte Jackson for the season

By Steve Reed Nov. 30, 2021 12:37 PM EST