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FILE - Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard stands on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Indianapolis, Aug. 15, 2021. Ballard may use the draft to revamp Matt Ryan's supporting cast. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Ryan hopes smooth transition creates instant success in Indy

By Michael Marot May. 01, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU on Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. Pierce was selected by the Indianapolis Colts during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Colts spend draft weekend plugging holes, adding depth

By Michael Marot Apr. 30, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Jake Kline, of Missouri, shows off his new Indianapolis Colts chain at Fremont Street Experience as the NFL football draft is in town Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Colts take WR Pierce with 1st draft, plug offensive holes

By Michael Marot Apr. 29, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Colts may use draft on offense after beefing up defense

By Michael Marot Apr. 22, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Colts seeking offensive reinforcements on draft weekend

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:58 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 - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Gilmore sees Colts, defense as perfect fit to reboot career

By Michael Marot Apr. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Colts solidify secondary by signing Gilmore

By Michael Marot Apr. 15, 2022 10:52 AM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks to journalists at a coaches media availability during the NFL owners meeting March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. McDaniels said the Raiders are trying to build around quarterback Derek Carr and are looking for the “sweet spot” in finding an acceptable contract extension that won't hampering the franchise in the future. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
McDaniels: Raiders looking for 'sweet spot' in Carr deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 28, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

FILE -Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on a $10.75 million deal for next season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom Puskar, File)
Chiefs suddenly among busiest NFL teams during offseason

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2022 11:26 AM EDT

Panthers bring back starting CB Jackson with 3-year contract

Mar. 19, 2022 12:11 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are bringing back one of their starting cornerbacks, agreeing to terms with Donte Jackson on a new three-year contract...

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

FILE - New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty is shown after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have opened the unofficial start of free agency by bringing back veteran backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and safety Devin McCourty. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
NE opens free agency re-signing vets McCourty, Hoyer, Slater

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 14, 2022 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
NFL teams ready to spend even with no franchise QBs around

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2022 11:14 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead looks to block against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game Sept. 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. New Orleans usually finds a way to keep its coveted free agents but the cap-strapped Saints might not be able to pull it off with Armstead. The three-time Pro Bowler is one of the top pass blocking left tackles and would leave a big void on a New Orleans offense with several question marks. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Big-ticket free agents could leave big holes behind them

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2022 03:08 AM EST

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' focus in free agency includes finding quarterback

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:39 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past San Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Analysis: NFL never stops making news, even after Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Feb. 14, 2022 12:08 PM 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

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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Saints aim to preserve playoff hopes vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:17 PM EST