STEVE REED
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before the NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
QB Sam Darnold excited to be where he's 'wanted' in Carolina

By Steve Reed Apr. 12, 2021 04:03 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Sam Darnold came to the Jets as the No. 3 overall

Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott

Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Moore, CB Melvin

By Steve Reed Mar. 18, 2021 11:06 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers didn’t waste any time finding a replacement

AP source: Panthers bolster defense on Day 1 of free agency

By Steve Reed Mar. 17, 2021 07:55 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers shifted their focus to upgrading

AP Sources: Panthers agree to terms with OL Elflein, Erving

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 08:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers addressed their offensive line of

AP source: Panthers re-sign WRs Zylstra, Kirkwood

By Steve Reed Feb. 22, 2021 05:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to one-year contracts

FILE - Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) kicks against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., in this Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, file photo. The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran safety Tre Boston, defensive end Stephen Weatherly and punter Michael Palardy in a salary-cap, cost-cutting move, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, because the moves have not been announced. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
AP source: Panthers cut Boston, 2 others to save cap space

By Steve Reed Feb. 19, 2021 11:57 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran safety Tre

FILE - Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short arrives for an NFL football practice at training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., in this Thursday, July 26, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, because the team has not yet announced the move.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
AP source: Panthers to release 2-time Pro Bowl DT Short

By Steve Reed Feb. 16, 2021 12:40 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl

In this 2013 photo provided by the Seattle Seahawks is Scott Fitterer, at that time an executive with the team. The Carolina Panthers NFL football team hired Fitterer on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, to become their new general manager. (Seattle Seahawks via AP)
Panthers new GM Fitterer plans to 'be in on every deal'

By Steve Reed Jan. 22, 2021 02:56 PM EST
CHARLOTTE N.C. (AP) — Scott Fitterer says he plans to “be in on every deal” as

Panthers make it official: Scott Fitterer is their new GM

By Steve Reed Jan. 14, 2021 04:54 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have hired Seattle Seahawks vice president

Panthers interview 2 more, expect GM decision this week

By Steve Reed Jan. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers met with executives Scott Fitterer

AP source: Former Washington QB Haskins to visit Panthers

By Steve Reed Jan. 09, 2021 01:15 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says former

Panthers have now interviewed 11 candidates for GM opening

By Steve Reed Jan. 07, 2021 03:10 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have interviewed five more candidates for

Panthers say they've interviewed 6 candidates for GM opening

By Steve Reed Jan. 05, 2021 04:54 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers say they have interviewed six potential

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, left, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady watch from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Charlotte, N.C., in this, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a popular name for NFL teams seeking to fill head coaching vacancies. A person familiar with the situation says the Chargers, Falcons and Texans have all asked for and received permission from the Panthers to interview Brady for their head coaching jobs. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
AP source: 3 NFL teams granted permission to talk to Brady

By Steve Reed Jan. 05, 2021 12:10 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady is becoming a

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) moves around the reach of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Panthers next GM will have decision to make at quarterback

By Steve Reed Jan. 04, 2021 02:09 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers' next general manager’s first order of

AP source: Panthers ask permission to talk to GM candidates

By Steve Reed Jan. 04, 2021 09:59 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have begun their search for a new

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Saints rout Panthers 33-7 to earn No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs

By Steve Reed Jan. 03, 2021 07:34 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — While the Saints didn't get the first-round bye in the

Green Bay Packers' Kevin King stops Carolina Panthers' Rodney Smith during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Saints look to improve playoff position vs. rival Panthers

By Steve Reed Dec. 31, 2020 05:30 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have already secured the NFC

Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel can't catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Panthers face growing dilemma on whether to keep WR Samuel

By Steve Reed Dec. 28, 2020 02:15 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel continues to show