SAM DARNOLD NEWS

Playing Sunday Darnold (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact After clearing the concussion protocol Saturday, Darnold remained questionable to play Week 9 due to a right shoulder injury suffered on the same play in which he was knocked out of the game last Sunday in Atlanta. He proceeded to take part in pregame warmups this Sunday, and it was enough for him to gain clearance from the Panthers' medical and training staffs. Darnold thus will take on New England's 14th-ranked pass defense (240.1 yards per game), and he'll have Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) available for the first time since Week 3.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Panthers plan to start Sam Darnold vs. Patriots The Panthers will reportedly have their starting quarterback on the field Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Looks in line for start Darnold (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is expected to start, barring any setbacks in pregame warmups, Adam Schefter of ESPN repor...

Impact Darnold cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Saturday, but the Panthers still want to ensure the right shoulder injury he picked up in the Week 8 win over the Falcons isn't hindering him in warmups before clearing him to start. Per David Newton of ESPN.com, the Panthers still have some concern about Darnold's ability to throw the deep ball, so even if he draws the start, it's possible that the coaching staff could scale back some of his pass catchers' downfield routes. P.J. Walker took most of the reps with the first-team offense this week and would be ready to start if Darnold experiences any setbacks, but for now, the Panthers seem prepared for the latter to play the whole game. A final word on Darnold's status should come when the Panthers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be active, may not start Darnold (shoulder) remains questionable and is viewed as a game-time call ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, but the Panthers are optimistic that he'll be available to se...

Impact Darnold was listed with a concussion and the right shoulder injury on the Panthers' initial Week 9 report, but the latter issue is his only concern at this juncture after he cleared the NFL's five-step protocol for head injuries Saturday. That said, Darnold never advanced beyond limited participation in practice this week, so the Panthers will want to see how his shoulder checks out in pregame warmups before a decision on his status is made leading up to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The fact that Carolina didn't add a third quarterback to the roster for Week 9 seemingly backs up the notion that he'll at least be available as a backup, and Rapoport adds that the Panthers have hope that Darnold will be able to play the full game if he does in fact start. P.J. Walker took reps with the first-team offense in practice this week and would be ready for the starting assignment if the Panthers elect to play it safe with Darnold.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Clear Quarterback Sam Darnold Before Game Vs. Patriots Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a concussion in a Week 8 game, but has been cleared to start in Week 9 versus the Patriot...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • NESN.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Sam Darnold affecting Week 9 start 'em, sit 'em calls Quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, and Sam Darnold are all

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared from concussion, still iffy Darnold cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Saturday but remains listed as questionable and is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Patriots while he tend...

Impact Though the concussion seemed to the greater obstacle for Darnold to overcome heading into Week 9 action, the right shoulder injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of last week's win over the Falcons is apparently still bothering him. Fortunately for those considering Darnold in Week 9 lineups, the Panthers kick off among the early wave of games at 1 p.m. ET, so clarity on his status one way or the other should arrive when Carolina releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. If Darnold is unable to go, P.J. Walker would pick up his first start at quarterback since Week 11 of the 2020 season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Payton gives Siemian the nod for start vs Falcons

Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian will start a game for the first time in more than two years when New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Sunday

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coach: McCaffrey could see limited reps vs. Patriots

Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey has a chance to play Sunday against the New England Patriots if he can make it through practice on Saturday without...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers injury report: Will Sam Darnold and Christian McCaffrey play vs. Patriots? Matt Rhule noted that Sam Darnold’s shoulder injury was just as concerning as the concussion he suffered last weekend.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Officially questionable for Week 9 Darnold (concussion/shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's walk-through practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the P...

Impact After suffering the head and right shoulder injuries in the Panthers' Week 8 win over the Falcons, Darnold appeared on the Week 9 practice report as a limited participant Wednesday through Friday. The concussion seems to be the greater concern of the two injuries at this juncture, as head coach Matt Rhule noted that the quarterback still needs to clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to suit up Sunday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. If Darnold gets the green light from an independent neurologist to play, he'll likely start for Carolina, but P.J. Walker also took reps with the first-team offense this week and will be ready to go Sunday in the event the Panthers hold Darnold out.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Cam reunion: Jones, not Newton leads Pats vs. Panthers

It was supposed to be the Cam Newton game

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays limited Thursday Darnold (concussion/right shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact This marks Darnold's second consecutive capped session on the heels of suffering a concussion and hurting his right shoulder Week 8 in Atlanta. The duel injuries didn't allow him to return to that contest, and he merely stood with the coaching staff during the media-access portion of practice Thursday. Darnold still seems to have multiple steps remaining to gain clearance from the concussion protocol and be able to play Sunday against the Patriots. In the event he can't go this weekend, Darnold will yield quarterback duties to backup P.J. Walker.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Week 9 Thursday Injury Report: Sam Darnold still limited Wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. cleared concussion protocol, Stantley Thomas-Oliver was out with a toe injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Logs limited practice Wednesday Darnold, who is in the concussion protocol and tending to a right shoulder injury, practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Impact Darnold was knocked out of the Panthers' 19-13 win in Atlanta this past Sunday after taking a hit to his upper right arm in the fourth quarter. He subsequently was diagnosed with a concussion, and head coach Matt Rhule termed Darnold "extremely limited" Wednesday, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press. Darnold must clear league protocols in order to suit up Sunday against the Patriots, but if he's unable to go, P.J. Walker -- who took all the first-team reps in Wednesday's session -- will be under center for the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCaffrey back to practice, Darnold in concussion protocol

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and quarterback Sam Darnold showed up for practice Wednesday in full pads

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers Sign QB After Sam Darnold Injury Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a concussion on Sunday after taking a major blow against the Atlanta Falcons. Darnold now...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Former USC coach Clay Helton hired to helm Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern hired former Southern California coach Clay Helton on Tuesday, just seven weeks after USC fired him

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 9 injury report: What to know about Derrick Henry, Jameis Winston, more

Dr. Matt Provencher provides analysis on injuries to Derrick Henry, Jameis Winston, Christian McCaffrey and more for Week 9.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

AP source: Panthers signing QB Josh Love to practice squad

A person with knowledge of the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent quarterback Josh Love to join their practice squad

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Don't get your hopes up about Cam Newton, Sam Darnold's status, Christian McCaffrey's return: 5 Panthers' thoughts The Panthers are waiting to find out if Sam Darnold will be available this week and, if not, P.J. Walker is expected to start at QB.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Day After: Wait and see on Sam Darnold The Panthers quarterback left Sunday's win over the Falcons with a concussion

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Matt Rhule addressed Sam Darnold's status and the Panthers' QB situation for the week Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a concussion against Atlanta and could miss more time.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Jameis Winston, Sam Darnold affecting Week 9 QB rankings A couple of NFC South quarterbacks were knocked out of their Week 8 matchups and Week 9 QB rankings will be affected by their statuses. Get...

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM