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Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Santoso kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Kicking change: Panthers keep Santoso, release slumping Slye

By Steve Reed Aug. 28, 2021 09:00 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9

By Steve Reed Aug. 27, 2021 10:53 PM EDT

In this Thursday, July 29, 2021, photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood runs after a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, and was placed on a board and taken away in an ambulance. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers receiver carted off; player who hit him is cut

By Steve Reed Aug. 03, 2021 10:37 AM EDT