A.J. Bouye
FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold talks with Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after the Jets defeated the Browns 23-16 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Carolina Panthers now have two of the top three overall picks from the 2018 NFL draft on their roster. The big question is which one of them will start for them this season at quarterback. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Mayfield, Darnold to compete for Panthers QB starting job

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

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 - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $15.75 million contract with free-agent safety Xavier Woods, according to a person familiar with the situation, Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
AP sources: Panthers agree to terms with Corbett, Woods

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2022 01:00 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks with quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea (50) and defensive end Ndamukong Suh during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers bench Newton, will start Darnold at QB vs. Saints

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Rhule: Panthers owner has been 'tremendously supportive'

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) reacts after grabbing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Not much for certain playoffs wise as NFL enters Week 16

By Barry Wilner Dec. 23, 2021 11:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs in a two-point conversion against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Brady looks to bounce back vs. depleted Panthers secondary

The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers’ quarterback situation took another turn on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 as Darnold was back at practice earlier than expected after being designated to return from injured reserve. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Darnold designated to return from IR, practices

By Steve Reed Dec. 15, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 03:33 PM EST

A fan dressed in a Halloween watches teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:23 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

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are releasing 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a new contract. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Gilmore: No hard feelings on Pats, excited to join Panthers

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field in the rain prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Panthers acquire Gilmore from Pats for 6th-round pick in '23

By Steve Reed And Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2021 10:24 AM 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

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night

Sep. 23, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A.J. Bouye were among the players inactive Thursday night. Reid, the...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' Mills faces huge test in 1st start against Panthers

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 22, 2021 03:55 PM EDT