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FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Whether it's the Jets giving away three extra second-round picks to move up and take San Darnold third overall in 2018 or the 49ers giving up three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance third overall in 2021 only to have him start four games his first two seasons, there have been many misses.(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
GM John Lynch says 49ers not shopping QB Trey Lance

By Josh Dubow Apr. 24, 2023 07:41 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Garoppolo heads long list of QBs on move in free agency

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 11:36 PM EDT

AP source: Panthers land S Vonn Bell, DT Shy Tuttle

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 04:34 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added help at safety and found an anchor for the middle of their defensive line on the first day that NFL teams were...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs against Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (97) and linebacker Haason Reddick (7) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AP source: 49ers agree to deal with Javon Hargrave

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2023 03:44 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich watches as players run a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Panthers have big hole to fill after trading WR D.J. Moore

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 04:10 PM EST

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 wide receiver Shi Smith runs for a touchdown 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 try to end Saints' 3-game win streak in finale

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:50 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 wide receiver Shi Smith is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White during the first 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)
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard 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)
Wilks' Panthers banking on run game to lead them to playoffs

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2022 03:01 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring with guard Austin Corbett 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)
Panthers run past Lions 37-23, maintain division title hopes

By Steve Reed Dec. 24, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions at 7-7, Panthers at 5-9 are fighting for playoff spots

By Steve Reed Dec. 22, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second 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/Rusty Jones)
Familiar faces help Steelers D regain a bit of swagger

By Will Graves Dec. 19, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during the second 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/Rusty Jones)
Panthers remarkably control own playoff destiny even at 5-9

By Steve Reed Dec. 19, 2022 05:02 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second 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/Rusty Jones)
Panthers' identity stolen by Steelers' D in 24-16 defeat

By Steve Reed Dec. 18, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Unbeaten Darnold leads playoff hopeful Panthers vs. Steelers

By Steve Reed Dec. 15, 2022 04:08 PM EST