The Carolina Panthers have completely fallen apart lately. They were hopeful Cam Newton would provide the spark they needed to make a playoff push. However, it's backfired and the franchise is in a tough spot. Now, it appears Sam Darnold could rejoin the picture.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Panthers have designated Sam Darnold to return off IR. This means he is eligible to practice yet again. Considering Carolina's postseason hopes are dwindling, Cam Newton's clock might be ticking.

Matt Rhule has already claimed he plans on utilizing Cam Newton and PJ Walker simultaneously. It's never a great sign for a football team to use a two-quarterback system. Now that Darnold returns to the team, the Panthers' quarterback situation may become even murkier than it already is.

Sam Darnold has played poorly throughout most of the season. However, he did look great in the opening portion of the year. He is the youngest quarterback on the roster and the Panthers' coaching staff might give him another chance under center.

With the playoffs seemingly escaping Carolina right now, the best decision might be to play Sam Darnold once again. The Panthers' have nothing to lose and if he strings together strong performances in the final four games, the Panthers might be able to build off that in the offseason.

We'll see how this plays out, so keep an eye on the quarterback situation going on in Carolina. For now, it should be expected that Cam Newton and PJ Walker share the starting role. There is a chance Darnold receives some playing time, but that all depends on the performance of Newton and Walker. Catch the Panthers' take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.