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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) breaks a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. McCaffrey broke a record on the play to become the third player in NFL history to tally 1000 rushing and 1000 receiving yards in the same season. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
McCaffrey races into NFL history in Panthers' down season

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2019 06:25 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

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

Rookie Will Grier will start for Panthers starter vs. Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 19, 2019 01:52 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Will Grier grew up cheering on wide receiver Steve Smith from the stands at Carolina Panthers' home games, where his family had season...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers considering starting rookie QB Grier against Colts

By Steve Reed Dec. 16, 2019 03:20 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
FBN--Seahawks-Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:30 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates a touchdown behind New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Trubisky

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 10, 2019 02:08 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen, right, speak following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. The Falcons won 29-3. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers to stick with Allen at QB instead of playing Grier

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2019 03:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers fired Rivera on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, parting ways with him with four games left in the regular season. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Panthers owner leaning toward offensive-minded head coach

By Steve Reed Dec. 04, 2019 02:03 AM EST

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs against Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Run defense continues to haunt Rivera’s struggling Panthers

By Steve Reed Dec. 02, 2019 04:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL Today, Week 13

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 09:36 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) wears a glove on his throwing hand during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Mayfield left the game in the first half after hitting his hand on a helmet. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns’ Mayfield bruises right hand in loss to Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Bengals get first victory, knock off bungling Jets 22-6

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs the ball while Washington Redskins free safety Montae Nicholson (35) chases during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Guice, Peterson run over Panthers, Redskins win 29-21

By Steve Reed Dec. 01, 2019 05:01 PM EST