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Extending Derrick Brown pivotal for Panthers’ Dan Morgan

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — New Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has done his best to avoid comparisons with his predecessor. That he and Scott Fitterer remain great friends is one reason. That he was a part of the decisions as Fitterer’s right-hand man that led to a change is another. But the comparisons will […]

Examining the Panthers’ roster needs ahead of the NFL draft

CHARLOTTE, N. C. — New Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales didn’t hesitate to take the empty chair next to Andy Reid last week for the annual picture of head coaches at the NFL owners’ meeting. “Like, he’s my favorite,” Canales said of the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, winner of the past two […]

Will Diontae Johnson help fix Bryce Young, Panthers’ offense?

“His release ability is second to none,” first-year head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Tuesday at the NFL owners meeting in Orlando. “And then at the top of the route, his deceleration, the way he’s able to really explode out of his routes, it’s a dream for any quarterback.” Young lived a nightmare in […]

What Baker Mayfield’s return means for the Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to retain quarterback Baker Mayfield — on a three-year deal worth $100 million — Sunday, and the move keeps Mayfield from entering free agency. The league’s negotiation window opens Monday at noon ET, and free agency will officially begin Wednesday (4 p.m. ET), so getting […]

Fantasy football 2024 free agency: Where key players might land

The 2023 NFL season is behind us, and 2024 offseason activities are already underway. Free agency, which will include players who were waived or released, is one of the first big sessions on the calendar. For the purposes of this column, I’ll be taking a look at the top free agents at the key fantasy […]

Baker Mayfield wants to be back in Tampa, but will he?

More Teams. More Games. “The Pat McAfee Show” crew reacts to a hot-mic moment between Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and Steve Young discussing his future plans. (1:49) TAMPA, Fla. — It wasn’t exactly how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield drew it up. After failing to clinch the division title at home against the New […]

Panthers coach Dave Canales ‘fired up’ to work with Bryce Young

More Teams. More Games. Dave Canales says he’s looking forward to working with Bryce Young during his introductory news conference as Panthers head coach. (0:59) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Bryce Young wasn’t among the players at Thursday’s news conference to introduce new Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales, but the top pick of the 2023 draft […]

Sources: Brad Idzik to be Panthers OC but won’t call plays

More Teams. More Games. David Newton reports on the Panthers’ decision to promote ex-linebacker Dan Morgan to general manager. (0:53) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales is hiring a familiar face as his offensive coordinator, but that person won’t be calling the plays. Brad Idzik, who followed Canales from the Seattle Seahawks […]