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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws an interception to Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Rivera: Panthers offense needs to evolve behind QB Newton

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) congratulates Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after the Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 17-16 during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Bucs finish 9-7, but fall short of making playoffs again

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Tampa Bay's slender playoff prospects are not foremost on Jameis Winston's mind heading into what's likely to be his team's season finale against the Carolina Panthers. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Bucs want to finish strong, despite only slim playoff hopes

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In a Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly watches from the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C. Injuries played a role in Carolina’s demise this season, particularly concussions. Kuechly will have missed six games with a concussion. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Rivera: Panthers failing to make the playoffs was a ‘blip’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, and others watch from the bench late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Newton, Panthers need ‘sabbatical’ after rough season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) stops Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins see playoff chances take hit in loss to downtrodden Panthers

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley (32) is overwhelmed by the Carolina Panthers defense during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jay Gruden sounds like he’s lost confidence in run game

By Thom Loverro

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates wide receiver Ted Ginn's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Panthers knock Redskins out of wild-card position

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

After losing playoff control, Redskins left to wait and hope

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) rolls over Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins lose control of playoff hopes with loss to Panthers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins wide receiver Maurice Harris (13) celebrates as Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley rolls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Halftime: Panthers 13, Redskins 9

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Dec. 11, 2016, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks for some running room against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Give up fewer points than you score is the name of the game, Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry contends, and his defense has been able to do that in the most crucial situations this season. Six out of seven times the Redskins kept an opponent from taking the lead late in the fourth quarter or overtime, a key reason they’re still in the playoff race with three games left. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Josh Norman’s absence felt in Carolina

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight , left, and Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson swap jerseys after an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Last year Spaight was so sensitive to light that he colored in sunglasses with a black marker. On Dec. 19 night he’s set to make his first NFL start for the Washington Redskins under the prime-time lights against Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. After losing his entire rookie season to concussion problems, Spaight earned the trust of the coaching staff to fill in for Will Compton at middle linebacker.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Redskins LB Spaight readies for 1st NFL start vs. Panthers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) is taken off the field after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Charlotte, N.C. Kuechly returned to the practice field, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, for the first time since sustaining a concussion in the team’s Nov. 17 game against the Saints. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Chargers, Panthers hope 4th quarter struggles behind them

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum, right, reacts after being sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison, bottom left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Improving pass rush has Panthers headed in right direction

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Panthers hold off Rams 13-10, push season back on track

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Newton sacked 5 times, still leads Panthers past Rams 13-10

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The Panthers face the Cardinals this week. Newton only ran twice against the Saints in his first game back from a concussion, but said this week he won’t let the head injury affect how he approaches the game moving forward. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Panthers snap 4-game losing streak, top Cardinals 30-20

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The Panthers face the Cardinals this week. Newton only ran twice against the Saints in his first game back from a concussion, but said this week he won’t let the head injury affect how he approaches the game moving forward. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Cardinals look to recoup, stop the bleeding with bye coming

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Cam Newton, Panthers’ quarterback: I don’t feel protected by NFL officials

By Steve Reed - Associated Press