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One of the most anticipated Week 1 games in the upcoming 2022 NFL regular season is the showdown between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers. At the center of it all is no other than Baker Mayfield, the former Browns quarterback and now QB1 of the Panthers after winning the job over Sam Darnold. […]

The Panthers were dealt a massive blow last week when rookie quarterback Matt Corral suffered a season-ending Lisfranc tear to his foot in Carolina’s 20-10 loss to the New England Patriots. The injury to the Ole Miss product was so severe that Corral underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the Lisfranc tear, according to NFL […]

There’s no way Sam Darnold would be happy after losing the Carolina Panthers’ QB1 battle against Baker Mayfield, but he’s not whining and has, in fact, already accepted the team’s decision. Speaking to reporters after the Panthers confirmed that Mayfield will be their starting quarterback for Week 1, Darnold admitted that it’s frustrating since he […]

New Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to face off against his old team, the Cleveland Browns, in week one of the 2022 NFL season. Baker Mayfield spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Browns. Cleveland drafted Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, and […]

The Carolina Panthers and head coach Matt Rhule announced Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterback on Monday. Although it wasn’t much of a surprise, both Mayfield and Sam Darnold worked hard in their QB battle. And their efforts reportedly affected the rest of the team in a major way, per Panthers beat writer Sheena Quick. Quick […]

After weeks of speculation, the Carolina Panthers announced Baker Mayfield as the starting quarterback for the 2022 season. The decision isn’t much of a surprise, but there was no official announcement previously made. Mayfield is aiming to lead the Panthers to the playoffs this season. Confirmed ✅ — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 22, 2022 Panthers […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has yet to announce his QB1 for Week 1, although there is a firm belief Baker Mayfield will win the job over Sam Darnold. If you’re asking Panthers legendary wideout Steve Smith, however, the pick is easy. It’s without a doubt, Mayfield. Smith explained why the former Browns signal-caller […]

The Carolina Panthers went out and traded for quarterback Baker Mayfield to be their next starter, right? Well, that’s what everyone assumed. Head coach Matt Rhule has yet to say it. After Friday’s preseason tilt with the Patriots, he was once again asked who will be QB1 when Week 1 rolls around. While there is […]

The quarterback position for the Carolina Panthers has been in flux for a few seasons now and this new campaign is no different with Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold duking it out for the chance to be the man leading the charge. And it looks like the dust is starting to clear with a winner […]

The Carolina Panthers made one of the bigger moves this offseason when they traded with the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Despite not joining his new team until almost mid-July, Mayfield is making strides at picking up the offense. Thus far, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has not declared who is going to start […]

FOXBOROUGH – It was fight night (or in this case, morning) again between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers at joint practice on Wednesday. A couple of the same players were involved in Wednesday’s fracas, too. Patriots receiver Kristian Wilkerson, who was at the center of Tuesday’s fight, was on the wrong end of […]

Robbie Anderson seemed like he really didn’t want Baker Mayfield on the Carolina Panthers. Amid Mayfield trade rumors back in April, Anderson responded to a report on Instagram from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport suggesting that the Panthers were the most likely destination for the former Cleveland Browns signal-caller with a hard-to-misinterpret-message: “Nooooo.” Anderson later clarified […]

While Odell Beckham Jr. continues to search for his next opportunity in the league, the talented wide receiver has been awfully supportive of his fellow NFL players via social media. It’s been nothing but good vibes from OBJ this summer, and in rather surprising fashion, Beckham left an encouraging comment on the NFL’s Instagram post […]

The Baker Mayfield vs. Sam Darnold QB battle has been a major headline during training camp. And it will remain a tending topic in the preseason. Despite many people anticipating Mayfield winning the job, and Mayfield starting the Panthers’ preseason opener, head coach Matt Rhule remained reluctant to officially name a starter. Rhule shared his […]

The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback situation between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold is not expected to be resolved any time soon. Mayfield will get the start in the Panthers’ preseason opener against the Washington Commanders but both QBs will get plenty of reps. Mayfield is setting himself apart from Darnold in one key way. Panthers players told […]

The Carolina Panthers are still in the midst of a quarterback battle. Both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are fighting for the starting job. Head coach Matt Rhule has still offered no insight on who is winning the battle. In the first depth chart that was released, both quarterbacks were listed at QB1. Both quarterbacks […]

The Carolina Panthers made the bold move last month to trade for embattled quarterback Baker Mayfield. A lot of people have been critical of Mayfield even before he entered the NFL. One such person is now his offensive coordinator, Ben McAdoo. However, it appears as though Mayfield is changing McAdoo’s perception of him after just […]

The Carolina Panthers traded for Baker Mayfield this offseason, prompting the discussion of who will start at quarterback. The Panthers already had Sam Darnold in place, who ironically, was the QB drafted two picks after Mayfield in the 2018 NFL Draft. Recent reports from Panthers camp have suggested that Mayfield is running away with the […]

Head coach Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers had a 2021 season that left much to be desired. The team finished with a record of 5-12. They finished last in the NFC South and looked to be a team struggling to find their way. Since the end of last season, the Panthers have made several […]

Baker Mayfield is out of the drama in Ohio and now hopes he can redeem himself in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2021, Baker Mayfield’s throwing ability was hampered by playing through a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. In his four seasons in Cleveland, he hasn’t been a winning quarterback (29-30). His completion rate (61.6) […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is not yet ready to name their starting QB amid the intense battle between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, and for good reason. Rhule emphasized that the important thing for the Panthers is to determine the “right guy” for the job, and if it means taking their time and […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule had already made it clear that he will not be making a decision on the quarterback battle between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield until at least after the team finishes its preseason game on Aug. 19 against the New England Patriots. Even if Mayfield ultimately gets the QB1 gig […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield earlier this offseason, he seemed destined to become the starting quarterback in Carolina. But head coach Matt Rhule was hesitant to announce an official starter. He recently revealed that QB1 will announced sometime after the Panthers’ Aug. 19 game against the New England Patriots. However, that doesn’t mean there […]

Carolina Panthers fans can expect the Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold QB competition to be settled following the team’s August 19th preseason game against the New England Patriots. At least, that is what Matt Rhule announced in reference to the looming QB1 decision, per ESPN. “I’m not putting a timetable on the quarterback position until after we […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule wants spirits to be high ahead of the upcoming season. However, he also isn’t a huge fan of taunting during practice. And according to Panthers beat writer Ellis L. Williams, that is exactly what happened at a recent Panthers’ scrimmage. Baker Mayfield fired a deep touchdown pass to receiver […]

Just because Baker Mayfield is no longer with the Cleveland Browns, it doesn’t mean that drama between the Carolina Panthers quarterback and his former team will completely subside. For one, the NFL has put the Panthers and the Browns on a collision course in Week 1, and while there’s uncertainty on who Carolina’s starting quarterback […]

While Baker Mayfield’s exit from the Cleveland Browns was ugly, to say the least, that doesn’t mean his former teammates hate him. Just ask Jadeveon Clowney, who has nothing but love for the quarterback even after his trade to the Carolina Panthers. During an interview with Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, Clowney was asked about facing […]

As training camp continues for the Carolina Panthers, the battle for the starting quarterback job continues to heat up. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have both shown good and bad traits throughout the first week. On Friday, the two quarterbacks split the first-team reps on the Panthers’ offense. This comes as a change as on […]

The NFL landscape almost looked incredibly different. During this offseason, the Cleveland Browns were actively seeking a trade for a quarterback upgrade but rumors are suggesting they had a different player in mind. Eventually, they landed Deshaun Watson who is still under fire for his sexual assault allegations. However, it sounds like the front office […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield in a trade a few weeks ago. As a result, it is unclear who will take the reins as QB1 this season. Sam Darnold recently said that Mayfield and him are ‘cool’ off of the field. But there is certainly a quarterback competition between them between the lines. Panthers […]

The Cleveland Browns are hopeful for a strong 2022 season. However, there are plenty of question marks given quarterback Deshaun Watson’s uncertainty. He is expected to receive a suspension but is unclear how long it will be. Superstar defensive end Myles Garrett has emerged as a team leader for Cleveland. The Browns’ lockdown defender commented […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns, many assumed Mayfield would  become the starting QB for Carolina. However, there is a quarterback competition brewing between Sam Darnold and Mayfield. Darnold recently commented on the competition between him and the former Browns’ QB, per NFL.com. “It’s always fun to compete and to […]

Ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, who was dealt to the Carolina Panthers, suffered a nagging shoulder injury that forced him to miss three games and required offseason surgery. Mayfield’s injury was a controversial one, as his throw sailed past Browns rookie Anthony Schwartz, who had seemingly stopped his route, and into the waiting hands of […]

Finally out of the fold of the Cleveland Browns, Baker Mayfield is about to enter his first season in the NFL in a different uniform after his original NFL squad traded him to the Carolina Panthers in early July. The split between the two sides was a long time coming and made even more inevitable […]

Baker Mayfield has incentives in his contract with the Carolina Panthers that allows him to get some of the money he sacrificed in his trade to the team. However, those “incentives” are difficult to achieve … too hard to be honest. Field Yates of ESPN broke down the incentives, which include rewards for playing time, […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield had to concede over $3 million to allow for the trade from Cleveland to go through. However, he did have some stipulations in his contract with the Panthers that would allow him to try and make that money. The problem is the bonuses and incentives Mayfield would have to hit […]

On the heels of his recent trade to the Carolina Panthers, Baker Mayfield’s former coach speaks out on the quarterback.  Freddie Kitchens, who was at one time Mayfield’s head coach during his time with the Cleveland Browns, recently spoke about the quarterback. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Kitchens spoke about Mayfield’s passion for […]

Baker Mayfield finally got the fresh start he was looking for after getting traded to the Carolina Panthers during the offseason. The starting job appears to be his to lose, though he’ll face competition from the likes of Matt Corral and Sam Darnold. After this season, however, Mayfield will be a free agent, and the […]

The Cleveland Browns pulled off one of the riskiest moves of the offseason went they made a blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson. Watson is undeniably talented, but his playing status is very much up in the air. It also resulted in their current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, getting completely ostracized from the team. Mayfield quickly requested […]