Will Grier
Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis scores against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers' offense shows promise, defense needs work

By Steve Reed Sep. 14, 2020 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Reggie Bonnafon carries the ball during NFL football camp in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers waived Bonnafon as part of several moves to get down to 53 players on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Bonnafon ran for 116 yards with a touchdown in 16 games last year and played a major role on special teams. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Panthers cut RB Bonnafon to get down to 53-player limit

By Steve Reed Sep. 05, 2020 03:07 PM EDT

Panthers expected to focus attention on defense in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
7. CAROLINA (5-11) LAST SEASON: Panthers lost Cam Newton to injury two games in and still managed to be 5-3 at midway point before losing...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws downfield to a receiver in an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Chicago. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Panthers sign QB Teddy Bridgewater to 3-year contract

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. A person with knowledge of the move tells the Associated Press the Washington Redskins have acquired quarterback Kyle Allen, Monday, March 23, 2020, in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, FIle)
Redskins get Allen from Panthers, trade Dunbar to Seahawks

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 23, 2020 03:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker (11) looks to pass as he scrambles during an XFL football game in Houston. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have agreed to terms on contracts with former XFL quarterback P.J. Walker of the Houston Roughnecks and former Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, March 23, 2020, because the moves have not been announced by the team since the players have yet to pass physicals. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
AP sources: QB moves: Panthers add XFL's Walker, trade Allen

By Steve Reed Mar. 23, 2020 02:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Assuming Drew Brees re-signs with New Orleans he's pretty much said he will and Teddy Bridgewater hits the open market, the only unknown in this sector is in Carolina.(AP Photo/Mark Black, File)
AP Source: Panthers replacing Newton with Bridgewater at QB

By Steve Reed Mar. 17, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

Panthers sign QB Kyle Allen to 1-year contract extension

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 03:46 PM EDT
The Panthers have signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year contract extension. Allen was an exclusive rights free agent, meaning the...

Panthers staying mum on Cam Newton's future with team

By Steve Reed Feb. 06, 2020 09:56 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While Cam Newton remains optimistic about his chances of playing for the Carolina Panthers next season, the team is remaining mostly...

Carolina Panthers NFL football team's new offensive coordinator Joe Brady listens to a question from the media during his introductory press conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Panthers' Brady says offense must continue to evolve in NFL

By Steve Reed Jan. 17, 2020 04:28 PM EST

Carolina Panthers NFL football team new head coach Matt Rhule talks to the media during a news conference at the teams practice facility, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers' Matt Rhule faces major quarterback decision

By Steve Reed Jan. 08, 2020 05:09 PM EST

Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs among playoff-bound teams with injury concerns

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 06:59 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) and fullback Ricky Ortiz (30) celebrate Kamara's touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Saints finish 13-3 but miss out on first-round bye

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2019 04:59 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands off to running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:24 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Eagles in playoffs, claim NFC East after victory

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 11:47 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Saints-Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 11:59 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (12-3) at CAROLINA (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 11 1/2 ...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) looks at a replay during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers' latest debacle could signal more changes coming

By Steve Reed Dec. 23, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jordan Wilkins (20) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 07:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 31-15 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens clinch AFC's top seed by beating Browns 31-15

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 05:24 PM EST