STEVE REED
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) attempt the tackle against Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Mayfield, Panthers passing game a concern despite 1st win

By Steve Reed Sep. 26, 2022 03:35 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While the Carolina Panthers finally got their first victory of

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (15) runs the ball down the field for 67 yards during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Saints limp to London with plenty of wide receiver issues

By Steve Reed Sep. 25, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints boarded a plane to London on Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (15) runs the ball down the field for 67 yards during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers defeat Saints 22-14 to snap 9-game losing streak

By Steve Reed Sep. 25, 2022 04:27 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Laviska Shenault was frustrated over being declared inactive

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett strips the ball form New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Saints recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Panthers look to continue to fluster Winston, get first win

By Steve Reed Sep. 22, 2022 02:45 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are looking for their first takeaway —

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, bottom, slides after running for a first down during the second half an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rhule feels Panthers are 'close,' even as losses mount

By Steve Reed Sep. 19, 2022 06:52 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Rhule believes the Carolina Panthers are close to getting

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers D focused on better angles in run game vs. Giants

By Steve Reed Sep. 15, 2022 02:23 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Better angles. It’s the two words Panthers

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Mayfield addressing batted balls, dropped snaps

By Steve Reed Sep. 14, 2022 07:25 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield joked that he may have found a solution to all

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers need to get McCaffrey, Moore more involved

By Steve Reed Sep. 12, 2022 05:24 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NFL is a star-driven league. And when you have big-time

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Mayfield downplays loss, looks forward to 'next 16 games'

By Steve Reed Sep. 11, 2022 07:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield was disappointed, not distraught, after the

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz runs around Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
York's 58-yard FG lifts Browns over Panthers, Mayfield 26-24

By Steve Reed Sep. 11, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are 1-0 for the first time since 2004.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold runs form a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL preseason football game on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Weather, soccer match has Panthers grounds crew working OT

By Steve Reed Sep. 09, 2022 12:01 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The grounds crew at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium will

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) changes the offense at the line of scrimmage during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The “Baker Bowl” is one of the highlight games of the NFL’s Week 1 calendar as Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft, and the Panthers host the Browns on Sunday. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Mayfield makes Panthers debut vs Browns in season opener

By Steve Reed Sep. 08, 2022 06:09 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NFL’s fieriest quarterback playing against the team that

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) stands on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Mayfield faces his former team, the Cleveland Browns, in week 1. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
QB Mayfield has another revenge game, this time vs. Browns

By Steve Reed Sep. 07, 2022 06:37 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield finds himself in a familiar position — entering

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Mike Love during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Mayfield denies using malicious words vs. Browns

By Steve Reed Aug. 31, 2022 06:46 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield went to his denial play call.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Mayfield's comments add spark to Browns-Panthers Week 1 game

By Steve Reed Aug. 30, 2022 02:38 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold leaves the field on a cart after getting injured during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Darnold, Gonzalez sustain 'significant' injuries

By Steve Reed Aug. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said backup quarterback Sam

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Mayfield throws 2 TD passes as Panthers defeat Bills 21-0

By Steve Reed Aug. 26, 2022 10:32 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule is excited about what he's

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold leaves the field on a cart after getting injured during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Darnold carted off field with sprained ankle

By Steve Reed Aug. 26, 2022 10:03 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) gestures during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Panthers turn to Mayfield to break cycle of losing

By Steve Reed Aug. 24, 2022 04:00 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C, (AP) — Another year, another quarterback. Now that the

Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Sam Darnold (14) and Baker Mayfield (6) warm up prior for the team's preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Darnold's stock as a starting NFL QB continues to drop

By Steve Reed Aug. 23, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four years ago Sam Darnold was the toast of New York City, the