Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub
The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land quarterback Deshaun WatsonMARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAM DARNOLD #14 - QUARTERBACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
2717 YDS •
21 TD •
10 INT
2717 YDS
21 TD
10 INT
In the lead for top QB job GM Scott Fitterer noted Friday that Darnold is currently "in the lead" for the Panthers' starting QB job, ESPN's David Newton reports.
Impact That said, less than a month ago Fitterer suggested that the job was "open,'' but at this stage P.J. Walker is the only other signal-caller on Carolina's roster. With that in mind, Fitterer indicated that the team intends to "add a lot of competition to (the QB) room" while adding he still hopes that Darnold can take the opportunity and run with it. It remains be seen if the Panthers bring in a veteran to compete with Darnold, elect to use a premium draft pick on a young QB, or both, but in the wake of a flurry of movement involving several high-profile players at his position, Darnold, at least for now, remains atop a Carolina depth chart that has yet to be filled out.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Peter King: 49ers Should Trade Jimmy Garoppolo For Sam Darnold The QB carousel was somehow crazier this offseason than it was last year at this time. No fewer than seven teams have replaced their starter...
MARCH 22, 2022 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Baker Mayfield's next team? Giants, Steelers should be in hunt
Nick Wright and the "First Things First" crew dive into which teams should pursue quarterback Baker MayfieldMARCH 22, 2022
Sam Darnold's Trade Value Has 'Cratered' Carolina may have a hard time moving off of their starting quarterback.
MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency
An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teamsMARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers GM Voices Displeasure With Sam Darnold The Sam Darnold experience has been an absolute rollercoaster for Carolina Panthers fans. Trading for him was a nice low-risk move. Picking...
MARCH 3, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths
It’s difficult if not impossible to downplay the importance of having a top-level quarterback to win a Super BowlFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers bring McAdoo on as offensive coordinator
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to become their next offensive coordinatorJANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers fire 3 coaches, including special teams coordinator
The Carolina Panthers have fired three coaches, including special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, offensive line coach Pat Meyer and defensive line coach Frank OkamJANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rhule: Panthers will 'look at everything' at quarterback
Having survived Black Monday, Panthers coach Matt Rhule began turning his attention to a number of issues facing the teamJANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rhule's status among many decisions Panthers must make
Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before the Panthers' dismal season ended Sunday with a 41-17 loss to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay BuccaneersJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turns it over twice Darnold completed 29 of 42 passes for 219 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers. He also rushed eight times for 19 yards but lost a fum...
Impact Darnold threw his first touchdown pass since Week 6 by finding tailback Chuba Hubbard for a two-yard score to cap Carolina's opening drive. While he'd later add to his tally with an impressive, 19-yard touchdown to Robby Anderson on a fourth-down play during the fourth quarter, Darnold subsequently coughed the ball up and was picked off. In truth, after a rough start to his career with the Jets, the 24-year-old's first season with the Panthers was also marred by turnovers, as Darnold was intercepted 13 times and lost two fumbles in 12 games played. Compared to just nine touchdown passes and five rushing scores, most of which came over the first four weeks, Darnold's underwhelming totals coincided with diminishing returns. With Carolina picking up his fifth-year option prior to the campaign, however, Darnold is under contract for next season. Whether he ultimately remains the starter or not, his decline as this season unfolded dampens his stock's outlook as he now embarks on the offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFC
Tom Brady topped 5,000 yards passing for the second time in his career and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a franchise record for regular-season victories with a 41-17 win over the Ca...JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Robby Anderson's toe-tap catch caps Darnold's pinpoint 19-yard TD pass Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson shows off his concentration on a 19-yard touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Sam D...
JANUARY 10, 2022 • NFL.COM
Brady, Bucs look to close strong against struggling Panthers
Bruce Arians would like to get Tom Brady and Tampa Bay’s other healthy starters some rest ahead of the playoffs but the coach isn’t counting on it when the defending Super Bowl cha...JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tepper, Panthers a long way off from sustained success
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has repeatedly said that “long-term mediocrity” is not acceptable for his NFL franchiseJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers coach Matt Rhule gives his evaluation of Sam Darnold's quarterback play Sam Darnold was 17-of-26 passing for 132 yards and an interception against the Saints on Sunday.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Expected to start in Week 18 Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that he expects Darnold to start Sunday against the Buccaneers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Darnold started in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Saints and completed 17 of 26 passes for 132 yards and an interception. Rhule said that Cam Newton will be available once again after playing one offensive snap against New Orleans, and the 32-year-old's most likely path toward playing time is through red zone duties. However, Darnold should be in line to handle the majority of the snaps again.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CJ Gardner-Johnson game sealing INT off Sam Darnold ' Saints-Panthers Highlights New Orleans Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sits on the Sam Darnold pass for the interception late in the game against the Carolina Pan...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Cam Jordan sneaks up on Darnold from behind for big-time sack ' Saints-Panthers Highlights New Orleans Saints defensive End Cameron Jordan sneaks up on Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold from behind for the big-time sack i...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
CJ Gardner-Johnson blindside sack of Sam Darnold ' Saints-Panthers Highlights New Orleans Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson flexes his muscles after the blitzing sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Turns it over twice Darnold completed 17 of 26 passes for 132 yards and an interception in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints. He also was sacked seven times and lost a fumble.
Impact Darnold led the Panthers to points on their first two drives, but his performance went downhill from there. The signal-caller was stripped deep in his own territory on Carolina's third offensive series, then took plenty more hits while struggling to move the ball beyond underneath completions. When trying to tie the game late, Darnold was intercepted on his final pass, capping another underwhelming showing. While it's encouraging that Darnold made way for Cam Newton for only one offensive snap -- a five-yard rush by Newton in the second quarter -- his display Sunday doesn't raise optimism over his stock heading into Week 18's finale versus the Buccaneers.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
PJ Williams HUGE fumble forcing hit on Sam Darnold ' Saints-Panthers Highlights New Orleans Saints safety P.J. Williams comes up with a huge sack/fumble on Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in week 17 of the 20...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Saints aim to boost playoff prospects vs. reeling Panthers
This has been a season of upheaval and disappointment for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina PanthersDECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
