Frank Reich bringing Panthers connection, 'championship habits' as new head coach
Frank Reich, who threw the first touchdown in Panthers' history, was introduced Tuesday as Carolina's new head coach.JANUARY 31
New Panthers coach Frank Reich gets to draft, develop franchise QB
Frank Reich, the first QB in Carolina history, will finally have his chance to draft and mold a franchise quarterback.JANUARY 26
Panthers face big decisions, starting with coach, QB
After a respectable second half, Carolina must decide whether to keep interim coach Steve Wilks and QB Sam Darnold or start over again.JANUARY 10
Panthers GM: Coaching search won't include 'large group'
It’s decision time for Carolina Panthers owner David TepperJANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poor Week 18 performance Darnold completed just 5 of 15 passes for 43 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Saints. He also rushed six times for 32 yards.
Impact Darnold struggled mightily in the passing game, averaging under three yards per attempt while turning the ball over twice. The signal-caller also fumbled twice but was fortunate not to lose either. In fact, offensive lineman Michael Jordan recovered one of Darnold's fumbles for a touchdown during the third quarter. After being sidelined with a preseason ankle injury, Darnold played just six games this term, completing only 82 of 140 passes for seven touchdowns versus three interceptions. While he also scored a couple times on the ground, it's unclear where Darnold -- an unrestricted free agent this offseason -- will ply his trade during the 2023 campaign, and whether he'll get another chance to start after underwhelming stints with the Jets and Panthers since being drafted third overall in 2018.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Darnold, D'Onta Foreman highlight Panthers' list of impending offensive free agents The Carolina Panthers have some big decisions to make regarding the free agency statuses of Sam Darnold, D’Onta Foreman and Bradley Bozeman...
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sam Darnold, D'Onta Foreman highlight Panthers' list of impending offensive free agents The Carolina Panthers have some big decisions to make regarding the free agency statuses of Sam Darnold, D’Onta Foreman and Bradley Bozeman...
JANUARY 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pineiro's kick lifts Panthers to 10-7 win over Saints
Eddy Pineiro kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired, and the Carolina Panthers closed out their season with an opportunistic 10-7 victory over the New Orleans SaintsJANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniel Sorensen picks off Sam Darnold | Saints vs. Panthers Highlights | 2022 Week 18 New Orleans Saints safety Daniel Sorenson with the interception off Sam Darnold and the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season.
JANUARY 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Joseph Person: Sam Darnold's fumble was recovered by Michael... - The Athletic Sam Darnold's fumble was recovered by Michael Jordan in the end zone. Tied at 7-all. That's the second time this year a Darnold fumble at or...
JANUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tyrann Mathieu reads Sam Darnold perfectly on the INT | Saints vs. Panthers Highlights | 2022 Week 18 New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu reads quarterback Sam Darnold perfectly on the interception vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of...
JANUARY 8 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Rookie Sam Howell takes his turn on Commanders' QB carousel. Who's next?
After Sam Howell makes his NFL debut Sunday, Washington will head into another offseason looking for a QB. There are lots of options.JANUARY 4
Sam Darnold Will Start Panthers' Season Finale at New Orleans No change at quarterback for the Panthers in Week 18.
JANUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sam Darnold has mixed game in Panthers' Week 17 loss to Buccaneers Despite his three turnovers, Sam Darnold gave the Panthers a chance in what was one of his most impressive outings of the season.
JANUARY 3 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers' failure to reach playoffs hurts Wilks' job hopes
Interim coach Steve Wilks’ bid to become Carolina’s next full-time head coach took a huge hit Sunday after the Panthers blew an 11-point fourth quarter lead and lost 30-24 to the T...JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers look to finish strong after turbulent season
Carolina's hopes of winning the NFC South and making the playoffs died Sunday. Greg Auman looks at what comes next for a team in transition.JANUARY 2
Panthers' division title hopes dashed in 30-24 loss to Bucs
The Carolina Panthers came into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay controlling their own destiny, but a 30-24 loss ended the Panthers’ NFC South title hopesJANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turnovers sully big numbers Darnold completed 23 of 37 passes for 341 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed five times for 20...
Impact The big passing numbers and three touchdowns were highly pleasing to fantasy managers, but from a real-world football perspective, Darnold help sink the Panthers' chances with his ball security issues. Darnold did continue to show excellent chemistry with DJ Moore, hitting his favorite receiver on a team-high six occasions for 117 yards and a second-quarter touchdown. The 2018 third overall pick also connected with Tommy Tremble (17 yards) and Shi Smith (19 yards) for his other two scores, but his two fumbles led to a total of 10 Buccaneers points. The Panthers are eliminated from postseason contention with the defeat, but Darnold will have a chance to make one more case for starting consideration in 2023 when Carolina closes out the season against the Saints on the road in Week 18.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
Tom Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their second straight NFC South championship with a 30-24 come-from-b...JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Bucs strip-sack Darnold deep in Panthers territory for game-altering takeaway Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson strip-sacks Sam Darnold deep in Carolina Panthers territory for game-altering takeaway as nos...
JANUARY 1 • NFL.COM
Joseph Person: Sam Darnold with a laser to Shi Smith for a... - The Athletic Sam Darnold with a laser to Shi Smith for a 19-yard TD. Smith gives it to Taylor Moton for the spike. Eddy Pineiro with the PAT, and it's 21...
JANUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Person: Sam Darnold with a perfectly placed pass to DJ... - The Athletic Sam Darnold with a perfectly placed pass to DJ Moore for a 24-yard TD. Moore had a step on Antoine Winfield. And the Panthers have a 14-0 le...
JANUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Person: Things are falling apart for the Panthers. Sam... - The Athletic Things are falling apart for the Panthers. Sam Darnold can't handle Bradley Bozeman's snap and the Bucs are in business again. Darnold shoul...
JANUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM
