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Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman smiles after their win against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers running game has improved since McCaffrey trade

By Steve Reed Nov. 11, 2022 01:20 PM EST

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets look to continue surprising start as they visit Packers

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

New York Jets guard Laken Tomlinson (78) and running back Michael Carter (32) celebrate after Carter scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 09, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) carries the ball against New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers RB McCaffrey dealing with quad injury

By Steve Reed Sep. 28, 2022 04:52 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) tries to get away from New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 19, 2022 10:27 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Matt Corral passes as Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield look on during the NFL football team's training camp at Wofford College on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rhule: Panthers want to avoid 'wrong decision' in QB battle

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Sam Darnold, left, and Baker Mayfield throw at the NFL football team's training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers want QB Mayfield to stay aggressive, avoid mistakes

By Steve Reed Jul. 27, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold talks with Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after the Jets defeated the Browns 23-16 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Carolina Panthers now have two of the top three overall picks from the 2018 NFL draft on their roster. The big question is which one of them will start for them this season at quarterback. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Mayfield, Darnold to compete for Panthers QB starting job

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, left, hands off to running back Darius Bradwell during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers want QB Darnold to avoid 'catastrophic' mistakes

By Steve Reed Jun. 08, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SB Bowl champs won't rest healthy starters vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:41 PM EST

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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Newton, Panthers set to visit Tagovailoa and the Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:05 PM EST

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

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Time long overdue for Panthers to invest in offensive line

By Steve Reed Oct. 11, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers' McCaffrey doubtful for Sunday's game vs Eagles

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Joe Thomas (48) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
McCaffrey returns to practice, status for Sunday unclear

By Steve Reed Oct. 06, 2021 06:11 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Injuries to McCaffrey, Horn sour Panthers' 3-0 start

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers tackle Taylor Moton wears a Guardian Cap over his helmet to provide an extra layer of protection during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NFL players experiment with 'Guardian Caps' to protect heads

By Steve Reed Aug. 26, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

Darnold under spotlight as Panthers enter Year 2 under Rhule

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:11 AM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Spartanburg, South Carolina LAST YEAR: The Panthers struggled under journeyman QB...

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 file photo, Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton (72) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year contract extension with offensive tackle Taylor Moton narrowly beating the deadline to sign players with the franchise tag to a contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, July 15, 2021 on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the contract. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP source: Panthers' Moton agrees to 4-year, $72M extension

By Steve Reed Jul. 15, 2021 03:52 PM EDT