Juston Burris
FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. or now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker are the only quarterbacks on the roster, although that figures to change before the season begins. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB

By Steve Reed Apr. 22, 2022 05:41 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs off the field after the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rhule: Panthers will 'look at everything' at quarterback

By Steve Reed Jan. 10, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:05 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Newton was 'good,' but needs to finish close games

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2021 02:50 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (88) after a touchdown against against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Panthers hope Newton can provide same jolt as a starter

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2021 11:41 AM EST

Carolina Panthers center Matt Paradis is helped off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Directionless Panthers getting worse as season progresses

By Steve Reed Nov. 08, 2021 02:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 25-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Falcons look for 3rd straight win vs struggling Panthers

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, center, watches his team play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Darnold's struggles could spur interest in Watson trade

By Steve Reed Oct. 25, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hot Darnold hopes to get Panthers on track vs. Hurts, Eagles

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:38 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) holds on to part of Hurts' uniform during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Hurts looks to put up points on Panthers wounded defense

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Perfect Panthers visit Cowboys in 2nd straight trip to Texas

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is forced out of bounds by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Panthers' Hubbard stepping in for McCaffrey

By Steve Reed Sep. 29, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Panthers place another starting defensive back on IR

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2021 05:40 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have placed starting safety Juston Burris on injured reserve with a groin injury, meaning he will miss at least three games...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Houston Texans' Paul Quessenberry during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Coach: McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with hamstring injury

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Injuries to McCaffrey, Horn sour Panthers' 3-0 start

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates his touchdown run with Dan Arnold (85) and Cameron Erving (75) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 23, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Winston, Saints look to build on momentum vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook scores between Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris, left, and cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 05:14 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