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Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers waits for a timeout to end in the second quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks back to the locker room after Carolina was defeated by Miami 33-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Panthers Reportedly Want To Keep Christian McCaffrey In One Scenario

The Carolina Panthers are actively looking for a quarterback because their current options do not give them the best chances to win. Sam Darnold struggled towards the latter part of the season, as did P.J. Walker and former league MVP Cam Newton. Thus, they are casting their lot

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

A detailed view of a Carolina Panthers helmet and a football prior to the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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NFL World Reacts To Latest Panthers Coaching Decision

The Carolina Panthers are heading into the offseason on a rough note. Head coach Matt Rhule posted another five-win season and the team once again has questions at the quarterback position. Sam Darnold is the default starter at the moment because of his fully guaranteed fifth-yea

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Matt Rhule Is Seeking Help To Save His Job

The Carolina Panthers got off to a 3-0 start in 2021 under Matt Rhule. It was his second season with the team and it seemed like his plans would finally come to fruition. The team finished the season at 5-12. Sam Darnold's nice start faded fast and offensive coordinator Joe Br

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a play during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Football Team at Bank of America Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers have put fans through a whirlwind of emotions in 2021. The changes at quarterback alone have been enough for several years worth of angst. Sam Darnold opened the year as the starter before going down with an injury. That injury allowed for the return of C

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers on the sidelines during the second quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Matt Rhule Compares The Panthers To Jay-Z

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers delivers a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.

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The Cam Newton Experiment Has Failed

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers rolls out against the Minnesota Vikings during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Panthers Could Make Another Surprising Change At QB

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

NFL quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during the first half in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Panthers Are Stuck With Sam Darnold For Better Or Worse

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after losing 29-21 to the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Cam Newton Was Never Going To Save The Panthers

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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Cam Newton Was Never Going To Save The Panthers

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after losing 29-21 to the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers must build a statue for Cam Newton once he retires. Whether he ends his NFL journey with the team that drafted him first overall or not, the franchise hasn't had a player with such an impact as him. The former Auburn standout is an icon on the field and outs

Cam Newton #1 and P.J. Walker #6 of the Carolina Panthers of the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown pass to D.J. Moore #2 during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Football Team at Bank of America Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Panthers QB States The Obvious About Current Platoon System

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Panthers HC Matt Rhule Reveals QB Plan Moving Forward

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on in the first half while playing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Is Matt Rhule Already On His Way Out Of Carolina?

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Robby Anderson #11 of the Carolina Panthers talks with Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady during the Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Panthers Make First Major Move As Panic Could Be Setting In

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Panthers Make First Major Move As Panic Could Be Setting In

Robby Anderson #11 of the Carolina Panthers talks with Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady during the Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers have had a truly unpredictable season to this point. First came the 3-0 start with Sam Darnold at quarterback. Jump ahead to the present and the team is 5-7 with Cam Newton as the starting quarterback. Oh, and Christian McCaffrey is out for the season.

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3 Reasons Panthers Fans Should Be Panicking

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after beating the Atlanta Falcons 19-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago As the 2021 NFL season dawned, the Carolina Panthers looked poised to have a breakout year. The team was moving on from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and added former New York Jets signal-caller Sam Darnold. Carolina also made a number of solid picks in the 2021 NFL Draft includi

Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers walks back to the locker room after Carolina was defeated by Miami 33-10 at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Panthers Provide Worst-Case Scenario Update On Christian McCaffrey

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks to mid-field with head coach Matt Rhule after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

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Panthers Finally Make Cam Newton's Role Official

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers high fives fans after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

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Cam Newton Clearly Going To Start In Week 11

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks to mid-field with head coach Matt Rhule after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

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Cam Newton Made A Statement In His Panthers Return

Wendi Oliveros • 2 years ago

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

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Cam Newton Officially Owns Most Iconic NFL Celebration

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Cam Newton Officially Owns Most Iconic NFL Celebration

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago Cam Newton signed with the Carolina Panthers late last week and fans were told he may see limited playing time Sunday. He did see limited time on the field, but his impact was felt in a huge way. Newton scored two touchdowns in a matter of minutes in the first quarter and let the

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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3 Best Seasons From Cam Newton's NFL Career

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers calls a play at the line during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What Does Sam Darnold's NFL Future Hold?

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter during their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Cam Newton's Former Teammate Reacts To QB's Homecoming

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on in the first half while playing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Panthers Have A New Starting QB In Week 10

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Panthers Have A New Starting QB In Week 10

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on in the first half while playing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers made major headlines Thursday by bringing Cam Newton home. He signed a deal that could pay him up to $10 million, proving they brought him in to be the starter. And the Panthers do indeed have a new starter in place of the injured Sam Darnold for Week 10.

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Panthers Paying Cam Newton Like A Starting QB

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers lost Sam Darnold to injury this week in what could end up being a franchise-altering situation. Darnold was brought in to resurrect his career, but it simply did not happen. That left the Panthers in a bit of quarterback purgatory with a 4-5 record heading i

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Panthers Forced To Make A Quarterback Change In Week 10

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after beating the Atlanta Falcons 19-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Panthers Decide To Add Veteran QB Help

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers calls a play at the line during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What Sam Darnold Proved To The Panthers In Week 9

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Sam Darnold Looks Bad Even In A Panthers Win

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans struggles to keep his footing in the pocket as teammate Tytus Howard #71 blocks Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

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1 Team Has Removed Themselves From Deshaun Watson Trade Talks

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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1 Team Has Removed Themselves From Deshaun Watson Trade Talks

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans struggles to keep his footing in the pocket as teammate Tytus Howard #71 blocks Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Deshaun Watson trade rumors have included the Miami Dolphins from the start. Then the Carolina Panthers showed up as a bit of a surprise NFL team now that Sam Darnold is turning into a pumpkin right before Halloween. One thing fans have to remember is that even amid all the d

P.J. Walker #6 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during the second half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 24, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Panthers Officially Going Nowhere Without Christian McCaffrey

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers stiff arms Javelin Guidry #40 of the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Panthers Have No Hope Without Christian McCaffrey

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Christian McCaffrey Still Unsure Of Week 6 Status

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by outside linebacker Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Panthers Still Have No Certainty On Christian McCaffrey's Status

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago

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Panthers Still Have No Certainty On Christian McCaffrey's Status

Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by outside linebacker Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers are a totally different team without Christian McCaffrey in the lineup. He is currently out with a hamstring injury suffered on a Thursday night game in Week 3. The Panthers did win the game to improve to 3-0, but are sitting at 3-2 heading into Week 6. W