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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 2: Tackle Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu #79 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack blocks Defensive Tackle Joshua Paschal #4 of the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the game at the 76th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2021 in Jacksonvile, Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 23 to 21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

NFL Draft 2022: Carolina Panthers select Ikem Ekwonu No.6 overall

5 free agents the Carolina Panthers could still pursue

3 Christian McCaffrey trade offers the Carolina Panthers should accept

The Carolina Panthers made a huge free agency mistake

NFL Free Agency: Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass during the second half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Will the Carolina Panthers draft or trade for a quarterback?

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Christian McCaffrey’s three best landing spots if traded by Panthers

Jan 9, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

Carson Wentz trade rumors: Top 4 landing spots in 2022

Sep 12, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Javelin Guidry (40) defends in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Christian McCaffrey: 3 Teams that could trade for Panthers running back

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers on the sidelines in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)

Why Matt Rhule should be on the hot seat and who could replace him

17. Panthers (26): As prodigal son Cam Newton prepares to reclaim QB1 status in Carolina, you have to wonder if injured Sam Darnold -- he's guaranteed nearly $19 million in 2022 -- is already entering the backup phase of a career that doesn't yet span four seasons.

Cam Newton starting for the Panthers could reignite playoff hopes

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Temper your expectations for Cam Newton part two

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Stephon Gilmore trade keeps aggressive approach

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Stephon Gilmore traded to Panthers: Grades for Carolina, Patriots

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers tries to hold off the tackle of Zach Cunningham #41 of the Houston Texans during a first half run at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week 4 waiver wire pickups: Chuba Hubbard is must-add

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 13: CJ Henderson #23 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after making an interception during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field on September 13, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

C.J. Henderson trade grade: Panthers early great marks, Jaguars middling

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks up during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers heading to Super Bowl if 3-0 start repeats history

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers looks for yards agains the Houston Texans during a first half run at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Injuries poison studs and duds from win over Texans

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Zach Cunningham #41 of the Houston Texans tries to catch Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during a first quarter run at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Christian McCaffrey injury: Panthers RB out vs. Texans after tweaking hamstring

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jaycee Horn #8 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: 3 Players who need play well to beat the Texans

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Panthers vs. Texans: 5 Bold predictions for NFL Week 3, Thursday Night Football

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers throws the ball during the first half in the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Sam Darnold looks at home with Joe Brady

Aug 18, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts during a joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Matthew Stafford reportedly nixed Panthers trade, wanted on Rams

Sep 20, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers: Final 53-man roster prediction for 2021

Robby Anderson, Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Robby Anderson extension shows Panthers faith in upside

Jul 28, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens vs. Panthers live stream, Preseason Week 2: TV info, start time, how to watch

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 08: Terrace Marshall Jr. #88 of the Carolina Panthers catches a pass during their training camp on August 08, 2021 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Terrace Marshall Jr. among preseason standouts vs. Indy

Sep 20, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers: Ranking franchise Olympic podium players

Carolina Panthers, Deshaun Watson. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers rumors: Deshaun Watson trade still possible?