Daryl Williams
Bills built to win now with majority of starters returning

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:18 PM EDT
BUFFALO BILLS (10-7) New faces: WR Stefon Diggs, DEs Mario Addison and rookie A.J. Epenesa, DTs Vernon Butler and Quinton Jefferson, CB...

Diggs' addition frees Bills to target best player available

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:47 AM EDT
54. BUFFALO (10-7) LAST SEASON: Took advantage of ultra-easy schedule to win nine of first 12 and clinch second playoff berth in three...

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Bills E.J. Gaines (28) reacts after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday,, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills are giving oft-injured cornerback E.J. Gaines a third opportunity to resume his career by agreeing to a one-year contract. This marks the second consecutive offseason Gaines has signed with Buffalo.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills agree to sign cornerback Gaines, tackle Daryl Williams

By John Wawrow Mar. 26, 2020 05:42 PM EDT

Panthers in rebuilding mode under new coach Matt Rhule

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:11 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB James Bradberry, DE Mario Addison, DT Gerald McCoy, DT Dontari Poe, RT Daryl...

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7), during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Panthers look for continued growth from Allen vs. Redskins

By Steve Reed Nov. 27, 2019 04:30 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers’ downward trend could lead to offseason changes

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. San Francisco won the game 51-13. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Panthers' Rivera sticking with Allen at QB against Titans

By Steve Reed Oct. 28, 2019 04:07 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bonnafon could help ease McCaffrey's workload in Carolina

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Panthers QB Cam Newton remains out for third straight week

Oct. 04, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) attempts to avoid a tackle during the second half in the NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Denver Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.(Eric Bakke via AP)
Jaguars, Panthers thriving behind backup QBs Minshew, Allen

By Steve Reed Oct. 03, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Jaguars, Panthers thriving behind backup QBs Minshew, Allen

By Steve Reed Oct. 03, 2019 07:49 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen, rear, begins to celebrate as running back Christian McCaffrey (22) breaks free for a 76-yard touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Allen's strong showing gives Panthers chance to rest Newton

By Steve Reed Sep. 23, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Is Cam Newton running out of time as Carolina's quarterback?

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney speaks to the media in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in advance of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers could turn to offensive, defensive line in draft

By Steve Reed Apr. 18, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

Panthers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:38 AM EDT
16. CAROLINA (7-9) LAST SEASON: Panthers struggled last season on both sides of ball as defense got old and Cam Newton's shoulder issues limited their...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets have released running back Isaiah Crowell, an expected move after the team agreed to terms early Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019, with Le'Veon Bell.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
The Latest: Jets agree to terms with CB Brian Poole

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2019 10:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

Free Agency-Panthers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:17 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Mike Adams, RB Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Kenjon Barner, RB Travaris Cadet, K Chandler Catanzaro, OT...