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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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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.

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NFL World Reacts To Latest Panthers QB Decision

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

Steven Kubitza • 1 year ago

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

Carolina Panthers fans are not happy with head coach Matt Rhule. The team fell to 5-10 on Sunday in an ugly 32-6 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That marks five straight losses and fans were treated to the sight of Sam Darnold making his return to replace Cam Newton. Ho

Steven Kubitza • 1 year 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

Cam Newton’s return to the Carolina Panthers was a feel-good moment. One of the franchise’s best players, if not the best, came home to save the team’s playoff hopes. Unfortunately, his comeback brought more misery than luck. The Panthers continue to look for answers at

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year ago

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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.

Steven Kubitza • 1 year ago Matt Rhule is trying to do anything to keep his job with the Carolina Panthers. The Cam Newton experiment is looking like a failure and P.J. Walker has not been able to boost the offense much either. Christian McCaffrey being out doesn't help, but the quarterback play has not ste

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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year ago

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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year 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 • 1 year ago

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Is Matt Rhule Already On His Way Out Of Carolina?

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 1 year ago The writing was on the wall for former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Even a change at quarterback did not do well for the NFC South squad. Cam Newton’s return provided a quick dose of inspiration to save their season. But after his performance against th

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 • 1 year 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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3 Reasons Panthers Fans Should Be Panicking

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago

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

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Panthers Finally Make Cam Newton's Role Official

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.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers did not bring Cam Newton back home to sit on the sidelines. He showed up late last week and managed to score two touchdowns on his first two touches in his 2021 debut. But P.J. Walker was the actual starter, leaving Newton to come in sporadically throughout

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Cam Newton Clearly Going To Start In Week 11

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.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers did not bring Cam Newton back to sit on the bench. He is getting $4.5 million in guaranteed money for the remainder of the season. He is going to start. P.J. Walker got the nod Sunday, but Newton did come in and score two touchdowns in a matter of minutes

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

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

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

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.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago Cam Newton is coming home to the Carolina Panthers and that was just one of the bigger stories from the NFL world on Thursday. It was a wild day. Newton signed to be the starter for the remainder of the season, starting next week, and is looking to get his Panthers back to the…

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

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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Panthers Paying Cam Newton Like A Starting QB

Steven Kubitza • 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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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

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Panthers Decide To Add Veteran QB Help

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.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers are not getting the best results from Sam Darnold. Head coach Matt Rhule decided to take a chance on the former No. 3 overall pick and it appears Adam Gase was not the sole reason for the quarterback's struggles. Darnold is now dealing with a sore shoulder a

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What Sam Darnold Proved To The Panthers In Week 9

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.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago There’s no way to sugarcoat it, but it’s time for Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold to keep the bench warm. Remember the time when he looked like a different player after transferring from the New York Jets? That time seemed so long ago when it was just six weeks into

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

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

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Christian McCaffrey Still Unsure Of Week 6 Status

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.

Steven Kubitza • 2 years ago The Carolina Panthers are desperately hoping Christian McCaffrey can play this weekend. Without him, the offense is all about Sam Darnold lighting it up. And that is not the strength of this team. So, what is McCaffrey's status heading into the weekend? https://twitter.com/

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

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 Prove Contention Goals With Stephon Gilmore Trade

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers tries to get a pas around Jonathan Greenard #52 of the Houston Texans during the first half at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Sam Darnold Continues To Look Great In Panthers Week 3 Win

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers tries to get around the tackle of Joe Thomas #48 of the Houston Texans during a first half run at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Panthers Now Dealing With Christian McCaffrey Injury

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago

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Panthers Now Dealing With Christian McCaffrey Injury

Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers tries to get around the tackle of Joe Thomas #48 of the Houston Texans during a first half run at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Lawrence Fernandez • 2 years ago Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey led the league in yards from scrimmage entering their Week 3 encounter against the Houston Texans. After missing all but three games last season, the former Stanford Cardinal is back to being one of the NFL's elite dual-threat backs