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The Carolina Panthers are finishing up a crucial offseason. Head coach Matt Rhule is on the hot seat after a disappointing 2021 season, and general manager Scott Fitterer can’t be comfortable with his job security either. After a free agency period that was largely spent retaining talent, the Panthers entered an incredibly important draft. Carolina […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold hasn’t had the career many expected him to have in the NFL. The third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Darnold was traded from the Jets to the Panthers in 2021. Despite the disappointing start, Darnold remains confident in his abilities via Pro Football Talk. Sam Darnold confident he […]

The Cleveland Browns’ acquisition of Deshaun Watson signaled the beginning of the end for Baker Mayfield as the team’s franchise quarterback. However, Mayfield, who has been the subject of trade rumors, remains on the roster. With speculation that Watson could be subject to punishment by the NFL for his legal issues, many have thought that […]

For the Carolina Panthers, the last few seasons have been tumultuous to say the least. The number of quarterbacks on the payroll rivals the many digits of pi, and it feels like they’ve been through equal amounts of coaches, both assistant and head coaches. The Panthers are firmly entrenched in a long rebuild for the […]

Davante Adams has had a long and successful career in the league so far. After spending years playing with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, he now plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the superstar wide receiver revealed he thought he’d be playing for the Carolina Panthers to begin his career. According to […]

The Carolina Panthers continue to wander the quarterback dessert with nary an oasis in sight. As things stand, it’s still Sam Darnold navigating them through the sand. That’s what Panthers GM Scott Fitterer corroborated in a recent interview with Mike Florio on his PFT podcast. Via Pro Football Talk: “Sam is the number one guy […]

Matt Corral did not get selected as early as what many believed in the 2022 NFL Draft, as he only heard his name in the third round when he was taken by the Carolina Panthers as the draft’s 94th overall selection. Nevertheless, finally making it to the NFL brought joy to Corral, who now thinks […]

After stepping down as the New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton is now being linked with the Carolina Panthers for a potential return to the sidelines. While that might seem far-fetched, his comeback isn’t. In his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed his belief that Payton will […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton may have announced his retirement earlier this offseason, but that hasn’t stopped his name from surfacing in rumors. Most recently, Payton was linked to the Carolina Panthers, who were rumored to be eyeing the Super Bowl-winning head coach as a 2023 candidate for the job in Carolina, […]

According to Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, the Carolina Panthers could already have a target in mind for their coaching search in 2023 should the team move on from current head coach Matt Rhule. The man on their radar? Former division rival and New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. The Panthers reportedly are considering a […]

With the 2022 NFL Draft concluded, teams across the league are making moves to generate the best possible roster possible. However, it sounds like the Buffalo Bills were trying to make a massive move that would have shaken the league to its core. Rumors are that Buffalo has shown interest in the Carolina Panthers’ superstar […]

The Carolina Panthers had a solid NFL Draft, bringing in a difference-maker on the offensive line in NC State’s Ikem Ekwonu, then taking perhaps their quarterback of the future in Matt Corral. Armed with a hefty amount of cap space, Carolina can now turn their focus to the remaining free agents left- as well as […]

The Carolina Panthers surprised many when they opted to select NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu with the sixth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft, opting against taking a quarterback at that spot. However, Ekwonu fills a glaring need on the offensive line as a talented blocker with a mean streak. As […]

Ever since Cam Newton departed for the first time, the Carolina Panthers have had issues finding their next quarterback of the future. While the 2022 NFL Draft certainly provided quite a few interesting storylines to follow with its drafted QBs, the Panthers may have lucked into finding their next starter. Tied to pretty much every […]

Days removed from the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft and multiple veteran players still remain unsigned in free agency, including Jadeveon Clowney. The three-time Pro Bowler featured for the Browns last season and has not yet found a home in the NFL for the 2022 campaign. On the Browns’ part, they remain “pretty confident” […]

The Carolina Panthers were linked to nearly every quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft class, though Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis were the names that were brought up most often. As it turned out, the Panthers selected Matt Corral out of Ole Miss. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer revealed the biggest reason why the team […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is wrapped up which means it’s time to evaluate the biggest losers from the wild weekend. Some teams improved, while others were making head-scratching decisions throughout. Meanwhile, some players in the league might not have the best time next season with the new faces entering the roster. We’ll see how it […]

After the Carolina Panthers decided to draft Matt Corral in the 2022 NFL Draft, folks on Twitter couldn’t help but mock Baker Mayfield. The Panthers were the biggest suitors of Mayfield, and many believe they were going to trade for him after the draft. Carolina was also reportedly in talks with the Cleveland Browns during […]

The Carolina Panthers finally got their quarterback; however, it’s not Baker Mayfield as what fans previously expected. Instead, the team decided to take another route and selected Matt Corral in the 2022 NFL Draft. Carolina traded up to get Corral, whom they selected with the 94th overall pick. They sent away their No. 137 pick […]

The Carolina Panthers have long been linked with Baker Mayfield, but the Cleveland Browns have to wait for some more time to get clarity if they will be able to trade him to the team or not. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Mayfield remains an option for the Panthers as they looking for a […]

The Carolina Panthers are reportedly eyeing Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield to compete with Sam Darnold for the starter. Panthers legendary wide receiver Steve Smith is on set at the NFL Network and wasn’t too pleased with those rumors. What I'm hearing is not making me feel good…. my stomach hurts 😫 pic.twitter.com/lUqH95u7Tt — Steve […]

There were plenty of surprises in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Travon Walker first overall instead of Aidan Hutchinson, and the Houston Texans took cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. third overall. One of the least surprising picks of the first round was when the Carolina Panthers took tackle Ikem […]

With the no. 6 in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers have selected NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu. Ekwonu’s NFL career has officially begun. The NC State product has about as interesting a background as any prospect in this year’s NFL Draft, as Ekwonu’s father played college basketball while his mother was a […]

It hasn’t quite gone to plan since hiring Matt Rhule, but the Carolina Panthers are still in decent shape to improve next season. The defense is plentiful of talented players while the offense has the potential to be great. They need to make a splash in the offseason, which is why we go over three […]

The Carolina Panthers ‘ 2021 season didn’t go as planned, particularly at the quarterback spot with former first-round pick Sam Darnold, who arrived in Charlotte with a chance to revive his career. Things looked good at first, though injuries and ineffectiveness quickly turned a promising start into a forgettable campaign. Understandably, Carolina has done their […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner and teams across the league are making their final scouting reports. There has been a ton of trade rumors recently and nobody is sure what is going to happen come Thursday. One name to keep an eye on is Baker Mayfield, as he’s been seeking a […]

In early April, NFL quarterback Cam Newton faced serious criticism after making some rather controversial comments about women and their roles in a relationship. That resulted in numerous people in the sports world firing back at him, including Travis Kelce’s girlfriend calling Newton a “bozo”. Well, the veteran is now explaining why he made these […]

The Carolina Panthers are at a crossroads. They’re currently still paying Cam Newton and both of his replacements in Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Darnold. Their head coach, Matt Rhule, is firmly on one of the hottest seats in the league, and the team still needs a quarterback. The Panthers hold the 6th overall pick in […]

New Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo might want to schedule some more media training in the near future, as his comments on Tuesday will leave the entire fanbase outright confused. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, McAdoo randomly declared that Sam Darnold would be Carolina’s starting quarterback in 2022. It seems to have taken […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Damien Wilson has found himself in hot water with the law after he was arrested last week in Frisco, Texas for threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend, according to the Dallas Morning News. Wilson, who just signed with the Panthers in March as a free agent, is facing a charge of assault with […]

The Carolina Panthers are among the teams that have been linked to the beleaguered Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield as his trade destination. However, the Panthers also still have Sam Darnold, who may not be the franchise quarterback they are looking for, but he’s also not a cheap asset they would be pleased to see […]

The Baker Mayfield era is over in Cleveland. But what the Browns plan to do with Baker Mayfield is still anybody’s guess. The Carolina Panthers have been reported as a potential trade destination in the past week, and they may just be in the lead to land a deal. According to a recent report Cleveland.com’s […]

The Carolina Panthers did not look great last season at quarterback. The Sam Darnold experiment did not work out for them at all, and the ensuing chaos at QB only made things worse. There’s a reason why the team was initially in the running for Deshaun Watson, and has been linked to other notable quarterbacks […]

Robby Anderson showed his disapproval when it was rumored that the Carolina Panthers could potentially make a move for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. However, when it comes to Colin Kaepernick, he has a different tune. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports shared her thoughts that the Panthers should work out Kaepernick. Upon seeing the idea […]

The Carolina Panthers are still looking for quarterback options for next season. Baker Mayfield, who has yet to be traded from the Cleveland Browns, has emerged as an option. Since so many teams have addressed the quarterback spot already, the Panthers are the most likely team for Mayfield to be traded to. Carolina also has […]

The Cleveland Browns entered the offseason with the possibility that Baker Mayfield would remain their starting quarterback coming off of shoulder surgery. However, that possibility flew out the window when Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was cleared of all charges, became legitimately available on the trade market. Cleveland seized their chance and traded for […]

It’s been a shaky offseason for the Arizona Cardinals as rumors continue to swirl around Kyler Murray’s frustration. The star quarterback clearly wants a new contract extension, but the front office has yet to act on it. For that reason, teams around the league are monitoring the situation in Arizona. We take a look at […]

The Carolina Panthers have been linked to multiple quarterbacks this offseason. At the start of the NFL offseason, many expected the Panthers to make a big splash for a quarterback via a trade, though several big-name signal-callers were dealt- and Carolina stood pat. The team didn’t make a move in free agency, leading to the […]

NFL free agent Cam Newton, who spent the 2021 season with the Carolina Panthers, became a free agent following the year. Newton, who has yet to sign a deal with a team, has drawn interest from a few franchises, despite the fact that the free agency market has slowed considerably. The former NFL MVP might […]