Carolina Panthers

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

Carolina Panthers: Temper your expectations for Cam Newton part two

Carolina Panthers: Stephon Gilmore trade keeps aggressive approach

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

Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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?

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03: Taylor Moton #72 of the Carolina Panthers takes the field prior to the game during a game between Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

Carolina Panthers lock up offensive tackle Taylor Moton on massive extension

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 15: Sam Darnold #14 high-fives Stephen Sullivan #84 of the Carolina Panthers during mandatory minicamp at Bank of America Stadium on June 15, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Will Carolina Panthers see a rejuvenated Sam Darnold?

Carolina Panthers, Brian Burns (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns on track for monster third season

Carolina Panthers, Jaycee Horn, 2021 NFL Draft. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Grades for every 2021 NFL Draft pick

2021 NFL Mock Draft. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers select Jaycee Horn in 2021 NFL Draft: Grading the pick

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes embraces Jean-Baptiste #8 following the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NFL Draft rumors: Patriots, Panthers have talked first-round trade

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: Josh Allen #41 of the Jacksonville Jaguars forces Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets to fumble during the game at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: 3 Biggest priorities in the 2021 NFL Draft

Dec 20, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers 7-round mock draft after trading for Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Sam Darnold has chance to hit reset button with Carolina Panthers