Brandon Zylstra
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 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2021 04:37 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Efe Obada (93) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB

By Steve Reed Dec. 20, 2021 03:09 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is hit by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end B.J. Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. Bridgwater left the game after being injured on the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Dec. 19, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) makes a touchdown catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Anderson struggling since contact extension

By Steve Reed Oct. 21, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Ready to run: Panthers' offense will look 'vastly different'

By Steve Reed Oct. 18, 2021 03:50 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers D dominates Saints 26-7

By Steve Reed Sep. 19, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Panthers claim OG Michael Jordan, release WR David Moore

Sep. 01, 2021 02:25 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with yet another unrestricted free agent they signed earlier this offseason. ...

Vikings sign TE Shane Zylstra from Minnesota State

May. 07, 2021 05:25 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed tight end Shane Zylstra out of the NCAA Division II program at Minnesota State that produced two-time Pro...

Panthers could go a number of directions with No. 8 pick

The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The Panthers struggled to win close games in Matt Rhule's first year as coach, which prompted the...

AP source: Panthers re-sign WRs Zylstra, Kirkwood

By Steve Reed Feb. 22, 2021 05:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to one-year contracts with restricted free agent wide receivers Brandon Zylstra and Keith Kirkwood, a...

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 08:59 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 28 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN — Josh Allen and the AFC East...

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

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs past Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) and free safety Daniel Sorensen (49) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide right

By Dave Skretta Nov. 08, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST