5 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers sticking with Andy Dalton at quarterback even after 2 interceptions in loss to Falcons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have lost three straight since Andy Dalton delivered a feel-good win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dalton finished finished 26 of 38 for 221 yards with two first-half touchdown passes and two second-half interceptions against the Falcons to fall to 1-3 as Carolina’s starter. The Panthers haven’t won since veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen went down with a hamstring injury and they played without two starting offensive linemen Sunday. I’ve got to make better decisions in that moment.” It’s difficult to put the blame on the 36-year-old Dalton, who has at least found ways to get the Panthers in the end zone since taking over in Week 3.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Panthers re-sign veteran QB Andy Dalton to a 2-year contract to back up Bryce Young

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton on Tuesday to a two-year contract, giving them a veteran presence behind starter Bryce Young heading into the 2025 season. The 37-year-old Dalton, who threw for 989 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions in five starts last season, was set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. However, …

1 month, 1 week ago

Panthers re-sign veteran QB Andy Dalton to a 2-year contract to back up Bryce Young

Associated Press

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Young accounts for 5 TDs as Panthers beat Falcons 44-38 in OT. Atlanta misses playoffs again

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have more in common than frustrating streaks of seven consecutive losing seasons. “We took a step back today, a huge step.” Rookie Michael Penix Jr. capped his late-season, three-game introduction as Atlanta’s starting quarterback by passing for 312 yards and two touchdowns — both to Drake London, who had 10 catches for …

3 months ago

Bryce Young has added key element to his game in Year 2, showing an ability to scramble, make plays

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Perhaps the biggest improvement in Bryce Young’s game in Year 2 has been his ability to improvise and use his legs to create plays. On Sunday, Young ran five times for a career-high 68 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown on a scramble in Carolina’s 36-30 overtime win over Arizona, which eliminated the Cardinals from playoff contention. Panthers …

3 months ago

Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard’s TD run in overtime for 36-30 win

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chuba Hubbard ran for a 21-yard touchdown in overtime, and the Carolina Panthers eliminated the Arizona Cardinals from playoff contention with a 36-30 victory on Sunday. Kyler Murray threw for 202 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and his 20-yard TD run helped rally Arizona from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the …

3 months, 1 week ago

Panthers QB Bryce Young regresses after breakdowns in protection in 30-14 loss to Cowboys

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the better part of the season, the Carolina Panthers rebuilt offensive line has been doing a pretty good job of protecting Bryce Young. “We play into the opponent’s hands in that regard.. With a really good pressure package and just some good players up front, it certainly put us in a brand of football we don’t …

3 months, 1 week ago

Rush throws for career-high 3 TDs, Cowboys force 4 turnovers to beat Panthers 30-14

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CeeDee Lamb heard about oddsmakers listing the Carolina Panthers as a favorite for the first time in nearly two full years entering Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper Rush threw for 214 yards and a career-high three touchdown passes, Dallas forced four Bryce Young turnovers and sacked the second-year quarterback six times as the Cowboys drubbed …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Surging Eagles host improving Bryce Young, Panthers

Associated Press

Carolina at Philadelphia Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 12 1/2 Against the spread: Carolina 5-7; Philadelphia 8-4 Series record: Eagles lead 8-4. Last meeting: On Oct. 10, 2021, Jalen Hurts passed for 198 yards and rushed for two scores to help the Eagles come back from a 12-point deficit in a 21-18 home victory over Carolina. …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Alternate ending: How Panthers’ latest last-second L could have turned out differently

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The visiting locker room at Bank of America Stadium was nearly empty Sunday when Baker Mayfield limped toward his stall with a protective boot on his right foot. Asked about those who were ready to bury Young two games into his second season, Mayfield said: “Yeah, well, they were worried about the wrong people.” The Panthers look …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Carr's Performance Key to Determine Saints' Success

Associated Press

The New Orleans Saints look to slow down Derek Carr, who’s expected to start after missing 3 games with injury. Carr was outstanding in New Orleans’ Week 1 win against Carolina, completing 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns as the Saints built a 30-0 first half lead and cruised to a victory. He faces a Carolina …

Bryce Young Returns to the Carolina Panthers' Lineup Against a Stingy Denver Broncos Defense

Associated Press

Bryce Young returns to the Carolina Panthers lineup against a stingy Denver Broncos defense. Young was awful in his first two games this season, throwing three interceptions and no touchdowns in a pair of losses. He's spent the past five games backing up Dalton. The Panthers offense is overall struggling, but they have shown flashes of hope with players like …

5 months ago

Panthers’ Bryce Young to start vs. Broncos after Andy Dalton car accident

New York Times

By Lauren Merola, Joe Person and Dianna Russini Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton will not start Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday, after Dalton and his family were involved in a car crash in Charlotte on Tuesday. — Joe Person October 23, 2024 “I’m thankful it is what it is, because it could’ve been worse,” …

5 months, 1 week ago

Commanders look to get back on track when they host the struggling Panthers

Associated Press

Carolina at Washington Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Commanders by 8 Against the spread: Panthers 1-5; Commanders 4-2 Series record: Washington leads 10-7. Key matchup Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard vs. the Commanders run defense: Hubbard has averaged more than 100 yards rushing over the past four games and 5.9 yards a carry over the past five. Key …

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengals Dominate Panthers, Secure First Victory of the Season

Associated Press

The Cincinnati Bengals secured their first win of the season with a thrilling 34-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Joe Burrow threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, while Chase Brown rushed for 80 yards and two scores. The Bengals' defense forced a crucial third-and-out late in the game, solidifying their first win in over 30 years.

6 months ago

Panthers lose, but there’s a different vibe since Andy Dalton replaced Bryce Young

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Joe Burrow and a desperate Cincinnati Bengals team were putting up touchdowns quicker than department store Christmas displays in late September, you figured the Carolina Panthers were headed toward Blowout City. We’re gonna find a way to shake back and go out there next week and get a dub.” Carolina coach Dave Canales speaks with QB …

6 months ago

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in dire need of a victory as they look to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season. Dalton, who played nine seasons for the Bengals and departed following the 2019 season, knows that desperation makes Cincinnati a dangerous team entering Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. You’re just …

6 months ago

Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson’s connection can help Panthers — and their bank accounts

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Andy Dalton and Diontae Johnson crossed paths for one year in the AFC North in Dalton’s final year in Cincinnati. When Dalton and Thielen combined for a big game last year at Seattle in Dalton’s only other start for the Panthers, Young referred to their connection as “dad ball.” No one is known to have coined anything …

6 months ago

The Andy Dalton show, Caleb Williams’ early struggles, more Week 3 thoughts: Quick Outs

New York Times

It’s not even October and we’re already into the Andy Dalton portion of the season. Dalton is the surprise star of the show, but there’s a whole lot more to get to this week in Quick Outs, from one historically bad run game to an out-of-nowhere All-Pro defensive lineman candidate to pumping the brakes on panic over the No. PD …

6 months, 1 week ago

In delivering Panthers’ stunning win over Raiders, Andy Dalton validated Dave Canales’ decision

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — As Andy Dalton prepared to do a postgame interview with CBS, Bryce Young stood a few yards away on the Las Vegas Raiders’ iconic logo, dapping up Gardner Minshew and a few other Raiders players. GO DEEPER Andy Dalton rockets Panthers to 36-22 win over Raiders: Takeaways “It was,” Dalton said, “exactly how you wanted it to …

6 months, 1 week ago

Focus on QB Andy Dalton as Panthers visit the Raiders looking for first win of the season

Associated Press

Carolina at Las Vegas Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Raiders by 5. Dalton started one game for an injured Young last season and had a huge statistical game, completing 34 of 58 passes for 361 yards with two touchdowns, although the Panthers lost 37-27 at Seattle. Jacobs’ 6-yard touchdown run with 4:08 left put the Raiders ahead …

6 months, 1 week ago

Andy Dalton takes over at QB as winless Panthers visit the Raiders

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — When Panthers coach Dave Canales decided to bench Bryce Young this week in favor of Andy Dalton, the point spread at BetMGM Sportsbook immediately dropped from 7 points to 5 1/2 in favor of the Raiders. “I can go up to Gardner and give him a pep talk, too, but it’s different when it comes from Maxx …

6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers’ rush to start Bryce Young is QB malpractice seen all too often in NFL

New York Times

What does the old Nationwide Insurance commercial say? “Bryce is our quarterback” quickly changed to “Andy gives us the best chance to win,” as Canales desperately seeks to stop the bleeding after the 0-2 Panthers got outscored 73-13 in the season’s first two games. Young’s benching just two games into yet another Panthers rebuilding season raises a whole slew of …

6 months, 1 week ago

Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season. Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he made the decision after watching game film from Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Canales wouldn’t say if Dalton will remain the starter beyond this week saying …

6 months, 1 week ago

Carolina Panthers BENCH Bryce Young after just two games of the season - with Andy Dalton to replace him

Daily Mail

The Carolina Panthers are unceremoniously benching former No 1 pick Bryce Young after just two games of the regular season. Already a change is being made under center, with Andy Dalton set to start Week 3 against the Raiders, and Young's benching is the fastest a No 1 overall pick has ever lost their starting spot in the NFL. Bryce …

6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers bench No. 1 pick QB Bryce Young, will start Andy Dalton in Week 3

New York Times

By Joe Person, Lukas Weese and Larry Holder The Carolina Panthers are benching 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young for their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Dave Canales said Monday. The 36-year-old Dalton started Week 3 for the Panthers last year at Seattle when Young was sidelined for one game with an ankle injury. If nothing …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season

Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 6 1/2 Series record: Panthers lead Chargers 6-1. Chargers player to watch J.K. Dobbins had 135 yards and a touchdown in his Los Angeles debut last week, including a pair of carries of at least 36 yards. The Chargers are averaging an AFC-best 6.5 …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers look to carry over momentum from Week 1 vs. Panthers, who are reeling from 37-point defeat

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are looking to build on the momentum of a solid Week 1 win, while embattled second-year quarterback Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers will try to pick themselves off the mat following a history-making defeat. “My responsibility as the head coach is to say, OK, let’s look at all the …

1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Week 13 expert picks and odds for 49ers vs. Eagles, Chiefs vs. Packers and every other game

New York Times

Follow our Chiefs vs Packers live coverage. The Seahawks’ defense is badly regressing as the season has progressed, allowing 385 yards and 27.7 points per game over its past four games. This might be a good game for him to get back on track as the Colts run defense has been one of the NFL’s worst this season, allowing 129.3 …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bryce Young beats C.J. Stroud as Panthers claim first victory of season over Texans 15-13

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young has heard the criticism, the suggestion that Carolina made the wrong choice by taking him No. 1 overall pick did just that, moving the Panthers 86 yards in 15 plays to set up Eddy Pineiro’s winning 23-yard field goal as time expired, giving Carolina its first victory of the season over the Stroud’s Texans, 15-13. …

1 year, 5 months ago

Winless Panthers simplifying their offense, streamlining play-calling for rookie QB Bryce Young

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have begun simplifying their offense for Bryce Young, honing in on the plays the rookie quarterback feels most comfortable with while also streamlining the play-calling process. “For us it’s an opportunity to hone in on details and focus on execution,” Young said. Backup quarterback Andy Dalton said he believes the term “simplifying” isn’t a …

1 year, 5 months ago

Panthers need to get tight ends more involved in the passing game to help out rookie QB Bryce Young

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Frank Reich raved about the talent in the team’s tight ends room during training camp. That makes it all the more perplexing that Carolina’s tight ends have been virtually non-existent with the team off to a disappointing 0-4 start, including a 21-13 loss on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Carolina’s four tight ends have combined …

1 year, 6 months ago

Bryce Young ruled out, Panthers to start Andy Dalton vs. Seahawks: When could Young return?

New York Times

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young has been ruled out against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the team announced. Carolina coach Frank Reich said doctors expect Bryce Young to miss one to two weeks with his sprained ankle. Frank Reich said doctors expect Bryce Young to miss 1-2 weeks with his sprained ankle. Reich said he would classify Young’s injury …

1 year, 6 months ago

QB Andy Dalton ready for start vs Seattle after Panthers say Bryce Young ‘isn’t expected to play’

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers veteran quarterback Andy Dalton admits he’s having a little more fun this week knowing he’s likely to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. The Panthers said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that rookie QB Bryce Young “isn’t expected to play ” after missing his second straight day of practice Thursday. Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas …

1 year, 6 months ago

Tony Jones Jr. scores twice, Saints’ defense shuts down Panthers’ Bryce Young in 20-17 win

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Jones Jr. is making the most of his elevation from the Saints’ practice squad, while Chris Olave continues to make plays for unbeaten New Orleans. Jones ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since …

1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers’ Bryce Young limited to 21 yards in preseason debut as Jets win 27-0 without Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young’s preseason debut didn’t go exactly as planned. “He said he was fine and barely felt it.” Added Panthers offensive tackle Ickey Ekwonu: “He shouldn’t be getting hit at all. We weren’t good enough today.” Reich didn’t seem overly concerned by Carolina’s lack of offensive production — the Panthers had just 165 yards — saying the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers stock report: Edge rusher rising, O-line dropping after preseason game vs. Jets

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young said he’d gone “months and months” since his final game at Alabama — against Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve — before taking his first hit as a professional. On Young’s first pass attempt, New York Jets edge rusher Solomon Thomas blindsided Young just after he’d released the ball and landed …

1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers counting on rookie quarterback Bryce Young to end 5-year playoff drought

Associated Press

CAROLINA PANTHERS CAMP SITE: Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. KEY ADDITIONS: Head coach Frank Reich, QB Bryce Young, RB Miles Sanders, WR Adam Thielen, WR DJ Chark, TE Hayden Hurst, QB Andy Dalton, DT DeShawn Williams, DT Shy Tuttle, S Vonn Bell. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, to reinvigorate the franchise and end a five-year playoff drought. He …

1 year, 11 months ago

Panthers nab Bryce Young No. 1 with plans to win Super Bowls

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are desperate to win some Super Bowls, and owner David Tepper believes Bryce Young is the best man to help them reach that goal. And we thought he has the best probability of winning Super Bowls.” Young knows there will be pressure on him to win, but that doesn’t seem to faze him. “Whenever …

2 years ago

AP sources: QB Dalton agrees to 2-year deal with Panthers

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have found their stop-gap quarterback, agreeing to a two-year, $10 million contract with unrestricted free agent Andy Dalton, according to two people familiar with the situation. 1 pick in the NFL draft and are almost certain to use it on a quarterback — a position that has seen repeated turnover over the past five …

2 years, 3 months ago

Panthers’ win at Seattle a statement game for Steve Wilks, potential playoff run

New York Times

SEATTLE — With his team clinging to a three-point lead Sunday but set up with a first-and-goal late in the third quarter, Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo made some dubious decisions. “With everything we’ve gone through, they’ve gone through with the different coaching changes, getting rid of players, organization trying to tank it, all those different things,” Wilks said. We …

2 years, 4 months ago

Panthers run game dominates Falcons: Why it was a missed opportunity for Atlanta

New York Times

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 25-15 on Thursday Night Football. — Kendall Evaluating Marcus Mariota’s performance Quarterback Marcus Mariota, who was signed as a free agent in the offseason, played his worst game in Atlanta. — Kendall Falcons D struggles against the Panthers run The Panthers’ 232 rushing yards were a season high against the Falcons. — Kendall …

2 years, 5 months ago

Saints sticking with Dalton over Winston vs. Raiders

Associated Press

— Saints coach Dennis Allen has decided that Andy Dalton will remain the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback for a fifth straight week — even though Jameis Winston is healthy enough to return. “Offensively, I feel like we’re in a little bit of a rhythm,” Allen said Wednesday after noting that Winston, who has been recovering from back and ankle …

2 years, 5 months ago

Dalton’s picks, defense doom Saints in loss to Cardinals

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andy Dalton threw for four touchdowns. Dalton had two interceptions returned for touchdowns just before halftime and the Cardinals scored their most points in four seasons under Kliff Kingsbury, sending the Saints to a deflating 42-34 loss on Thursday night. Dalton hit Rashid Shaheed on a 53-yard touchdown on the game’s fourth play and the Saints held …

2 years, 5 months ago

Murray has 2 TD passes, 1 rushing; Cards top Panthers 26-16

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyler Murray can’t explain why the Arizona Cardinals continue to start games slowly. Murray threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on the ground as the Cardinals overcame another lackluster first half, rallying with 16 fourth-quarter points to beat the Carolina Panthers 26-16. It’s just about us being better.” Marquise Brown caught a …

2 years, 6 months ago

Panthers defeat Saints 22-14 to snap 9-game losing streak

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Laviska Shenault was frustrated over being declared inactive for his first two games with the Carolina Panthers after being acquired in a late preseason trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Shenault caught a momentum-changing 67-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield in the fourth quarter, Marquis Haynes returned a fumble 44 yards for a touchdown and the Panthers defeated …

3 years, 3 months ago

NFL Week 16: Buccaneers rout Panthers to take NFC South title

LA Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first NFC South title since 2007 on Sunday when Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and Antonio Brown made a grand return to the NFL in a 32-6 rout of the Carolina Panthers. In his first game since Oct. 13, Brown saw a prominent role on offense with …

3 years, 6 months ago

Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt

The Independent

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3 years, 6 months ago

Panthers hope for better results against post-Brees Saints

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers could never really figure out Drew Brees when he was playing quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Panthers second-year coach Matt Rhule said he was impressed with Winston’s arm strength and his ability to extend plays with his feet — two things that Brees wasn’t particularly known for during his 20-year NFL career — …

9 years, 4 months ago

NFL week 11 recap: Cam Newton has career day as Panthers stay unbeaten; Cardinals win late shootout

The Independent

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