STEVE REED
Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Top the left is Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton (72). (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Struggling Panthers limp into bye week having lost 7 of 9

By Steve Reed 23 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian used to recite an old

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Panthers lose starting CB Donte Jackson for the season

By Steve Reed Nov. 30, 2021 12:37 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost starting cornerback

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Duke Riley (45) grabs Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Panthers RB McCaffrey out for the season with ankle injury

By Steve Reed Nov. 29, 2021 02:12 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The injury bug has gotten Christian McCaffrey yet again.

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Duke Riley (45) grabs Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
QB Newton experiencing trials of playing behind shaky O-line

By Steve Reed Nov. 29, 2021 01:01 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton is beginning to experience the hardships of

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive run game coordinator Al Holcomb looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. As an African American growing up in Queens, New York, Holcomb spent his fall Sundays watching Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys on television, and dreaming of one day becoming an NFL head coach. The 51-year-old Holcomb has spent more than a quarter-century chasing that dream — one that eludes him to this day. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Holcomb still chasing dream of becoming NFL head coach

By Steve Reed Nov. 26, 2021 10:56 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — As an African American growing up in Queens, New York,

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
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton re-energized the Carolina Panthers and the

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Newton stays positive after loss on 'resurrection day'

By Steve Reed Nov. 21, 2021 07:31 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, Nov. 21

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21

By Steve Reed Nov. 21, 2021 04:38 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Taylor Heinicke was by far the lesser-known of the two

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton laughs after being tackled after a long run against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Panthers won 34-10. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Newton to start at QB for Panthers, Walker could still play

By Steve Reed Nov. 19, 2021 01:39 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke celebrates a touchdown by running back Antonio Gibson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2021 01:28 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Rivera knew at some point he would have to prepare a

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
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton proved he can provide the Carolina Panthers

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) motions for a play while being defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Stephen Curry relishes Cam Newton's return to Panthers

By Steve Reed Nov. 15, 2021 02:07 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Stephen Curry wasn’t happy the Golden State Warriors

FILE - Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts at he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year contact to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, because the deal has not been announced by the team.(AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is 'irrelevant'

By Steve Reed Nov. 12, 2021 03:42 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton was back home in Atlanta enjoying being a

FILE - Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year contact to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, because the deal has not been announced by the team. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Superman II: Panthers bring QB Cam Newton back home

By Steve Reed Nov. 11, 2021 12:13 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Superman has returned. Whether or

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns is taken off the field after getting hunt during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Panthers defensive end Brian Burns said he thinks Patriots quarterback Mac Jones should apologize for grabbing his foot and trying to hurt him during Sunday's game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Burns on Pats' Jones: I wish my D-end friends happy hunting

By Steve Reed Nov. 10, 2021 06:38 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns said he

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Sam Darnold to miss at least 4 weeks with shoulder fracture

By Steve Reed Nov. 10, 2021 03:06 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Darnold will miss at least four weeks with a right

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
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It’s one thing to be a struggling football team.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder

By Steve Reed Nov. 08, 2021 01:18 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will be listed as day

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Darnold's long-, short-term future with Panthers in doubt

By Steve Reed Nov. 07, 2021 07:31 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers traded away three draft picks for

New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski runs against the Carolina Panthersduring the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pats shut down Darnold, Panthers, cruise to 24-6 victory

By Steve Reed Nov. 07, 2021 04:24 PM EST
CHARLOTTE. N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick has the blueprint for beating Sam Darnold