Troy Pride Jr.
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) and the offense runs a play during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Landover, Md. Virginians have long been sidelined when it comes to gambling, but it is a safe proposition that sometime before the upcoming Super Bowl they will be able to wager from the comfort of their couches as Virginia joins a growing list of states that allow sports wagering. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Rivera, Washington could clinch NFC East by beating Carolina

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 24, 2020 02:19 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos stops Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory

By Steve Megargee Dec. 19, 2020 11:33 PM EST

Fans sit in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 11:26 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater runs around Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina offensive line isn't holding up versus pressure

By Steve Reed Oct. 30, 2020 10:46 AM EDT

A Atlanta Falcons fan watches during warm ups before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C.. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 10/29/2020

Oct. 29, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

An unmasked New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, greets a masked Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater before an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C. Four years ago the quarterback suffered a torn ACL and fractured kneecap which left his budding NFL career in serious doubt. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Brady focused on Panthers, not subpar opening performance

By Fred Goodall Sep. 17, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

Members of the Carolina Panthers stand during a special presentation in an empty stadium before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Carolina Panthers 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Tampa, Fla. The Carolina Panthers selected Brown with the seventh pick in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Panthers make history, use all 7 picks on defensive players

By Steve Reed Apr. 25, 2020 09:21 PM EDT

In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr., left, defends as Northwestern's Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, right, cannot make the catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. The Carolina Panthers selected Pride in the fourth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Notre Dame at Northwestern 11/3/2018

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