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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey stretches at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers' McCaffrey still confident after injury-marred 2020

By Steve Reed Jul. 28, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson rides a scooter outside the team's dormitory at NFL football training camp, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Panthers' Darnold sheds mask, won't discuss vaccination

By Steve Reed Jul. 27, 2021 03:19 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) fists bumps the wide receivers prior to a series of drills during the team's NFL football practice on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff SIner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
QB Sam Darnold starts over fresh with Panthers offense

By Steve Reed May. 25, 2021 06:45 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 - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Rutgers tight end Johnathan Lewis (11) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in State College, Pa. Andre Odom joined Athletes First as an agent two years ago and later this month two of his clients — Kyle Pitts and Micah Parsons — could be picked in the top 10 of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Andre Odom went from scouting players to representing them

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 20, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before the NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
QB Sam Darnold excited to be where he's 'wanted' in Carolina

By Steve Reed Apr. 12, 2021 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
See ya Sam: Jets trade Darnold to Panthers for 3 draft picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 05, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Titans' pass rush busts cautionary tale for NFL free agency

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2021 02:57 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, left, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady watch from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Charlotte, N.C., in this, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams seeking to fill head coaching vacancies. A person familiar with the situation says the Chargers, Falcons and Texans have all asked for and received permission from the Panthers to interview Brady for their head coaching jobs. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Jets interview Panthers OC Joe Brady for head coaching job

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 09, 2021 01:45 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) moves around the reach of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Panthers next GM will have decision to make at quarterback

By Steve Reed Jan. 04, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry , left, runs past Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Henry led the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing last season before running the Titans to their first AFC championship game in 17 years. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Saints can become first team to go 6-0 in the NFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (11-4) at CAROLINA (5-10) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Saints by 6 1/2 ...

Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel can't catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Panthers face growing dilemma on whether to keep WR Samuel

By Steve Reed Dec. 28, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon Zylstra (16) is surround by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2020 07:11 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 02:40 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Panthers owner wants 'data, analytics' approach in scouting

By Steve Reed Dec. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' J.K. Scott warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 07:42 PM EST