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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon watches during NFL rookie football minicamp on May 6, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to hire Gannon to be their next head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 14. 20243, because the deal hasn’t been completed (AP Photo/Christopher Szagola, File)
Same ol' same ol': No progress for Black head coaches in NFL

By Paul Newberry Feb. 16, 2023 05:00 PM EST

FILE - Nebraska coach Matt Rhule speaks during an introductory during an NCAA college football press conference on Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. The new Nebraska coach has completed his staff with the announcement he hired Bob Wager as tight ends coach, Rob Dvoracek as linebackers coach and Garret McGuire as wide receivers coach. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
AP source: Rhule files $5M arbitration suit vs. Panthers

By Steve Reed Feb. 01, 2023 12:25 PM EST

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question at news conference introducing Frank Reich as the NFL football team's new head coach in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Reich's offensive background helped him land Carolina job

By Steve Reed Jan. 31, 2023 04:13 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches during the first half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Column: Six Degrees of Wilks connects dots of NFL racism

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2023 03:10 PM EST

Carolina Panthers hire former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich as permanent replacement for Matt Rhule

Jan. 26, 2023 02:18 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers hire former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich as permanent replacement for Matt Rhule. ...

Umpire Mike Morgan pushes Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman back during the second half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Panthers GM: Coaching search won't include 'large group'

By Steve Reed Jan. 09, 2023 03:51 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman react after being ejected during the second half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Pineiro's kick lifts Panthers to 10-7 win over Saints

By Brett Martel Jan. 08, 2023 04:12 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
For Saints, Panthers results matter in season finale

By Brett Martel Jan. 05, 2023 04:22 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' failure to reach playoffs hurts Wilks' job hopes

By Steve Reed Jan. 02, 2023 05:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Panthers' division title hopes dashed in 30-24 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2023 07:16 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Brady, Bucs take aim at NFC South title against Panthers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2022 05:48 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Panthers waive struggling QB Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick

By Steve Reed Dec. 05, 2022 11:50 AM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Panthers' Wilks building case to be full-time head coach

By Steve Reed Nov. 28, 2022 06:10 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field after his teams loss to the Baltimore Ravens after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Panthers bench Mayfield; Darnold to start at QB vs Broncos

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2022 05:18 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15

By Steve Reed Nov. 10, 2022 11:35 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield takes questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New quarterbacks not working out across NFL this season

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2022 06:51 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
NFL sees higher grades for gender hiring in diversity study

By Aaron Beard Nov. 10, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
2 coaches fired, several others remain on hot seat

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2022 12:05 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Reich out, Saturday in as Colts try to fix stagnant offense

By Michael Marot Nov. 07, 2022 12:03 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Panthers ponder QB situation after rout by Bengals

By Mark Schmetzer Nov. 06, 2022 05:44 PM EST