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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, helps Cam Newton, right, adjust his protective flak jacket during an NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Rivera said Monday he expected Newton to start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday after missing the season opener at Tampa Bay with a rib injury. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

‘Harder than I realized:’ How Cam Newton reshaped the way Ron Rivera coached quarterbacks

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers coaches against the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

Life after Rivera: Aggressive Panthers’ rebuild a stark contrast with Washington

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott, left, and Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera chat during an NFL football training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) **FILE**

Rivals Rivera, McDermott share bond, common philosophy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - BYU offensive lineman Brady Christensen runs down field during the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Provo, Utah, in this Friday, March 26, 2021, file photo. The Panthers are hoping 24-year Brady Christensen came help solidify the left tackle position that has been a revolving door ever since Jordan Gross retired nearly a decade ago. The third-round pick from BYU is looking to do the same. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Panthers hope Christensen finally fills void at left tackle

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Arizona Cardinals pick at No. 16 in the upcoming NFL draft and seem likely to target a defensive player, particularly a cornerback. There could be several opportunities to add one depending on how the picks shake out: Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina's Horn and Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NFL draft reinforces Panthers commitment to QB Sam Darnold

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. Baltimore ranked last in the NFL averaging 171.2 yards passing per game and had the fewest pass attempts with 406 last season. That’s partly because the running game was so proficient behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, the catalyst for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (191.9 yards per game) for the second straight season.(AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)

Panthers make 4 trades, add 3 offensive players in NFL draft

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Horn is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Bruce Newman, File)

Panthers select CB Horn with No. 8 pick in the NFL draft

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks to throw against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. The Carolina Panthers are trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Denver Broncos, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. The person, speaking Wednesday, April 28, 2021, on condition of anonymity because neither team has announced the trade, said the Panthers are getting a sixth-round draft pick in return. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Panthers trading Teddy Bridgewater to Broncos

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater, participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Evanston, Ill. The acquisition of Sam Darnold via trade earlier this month has given the Carolina Panthers more options with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft. Carolina's most pressing need entering the draft is at left tackle, a position they have failed to solidify over the last seven seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Panthers have options at No. 8 pick, including trading down

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Jets traded Darnold Monday, April 5, 2021, to the Carolina Panthers, ending a stint that was marked by a few flashes of brilliance, inconsistent play, and unfortunate injuries. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

QB Sam Darnold excited to be where he’s ‘wanted’ in Carolina

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Jets trade quarterback Sam Darnold to Panthers for three draft picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Bengals sign former Carolina CB Apple to one-year contract

Associated Press

AP source: Panthers bolster defense on Day 1 of free agency

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs with the ball as he is chased by Washington Football Team defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Washington adds Curtis Samuel to boost receiving corps

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) watches during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, in this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, file photo. Linebacker Thomas Davis and tight end Greg Olsen are signing one-day contracts to retire as members of the Carolina Panthers. A retirement news videoconference is set for March 11. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Davis, Olsen remembered for greatness on and off the field

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers increasing average ticket price by $3 per game

Associated Press

In this 2013 photo provided by the Seattle Seahawks is Scott Fitterer, at that time an executive with the team. The Carolina Panthers NFL football team hired Fitterer on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, to become their new general manager. (Seattle Seahawks via AP)

Panthers new GM Fitterer plans to ‘be in on every deal’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Dwayne Haskins signs one-year deal with Pittsburgh Steelers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 17, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney speaks to the media in Charlotte, N.C. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Marty Hurney to become next general manager of Washington Football Team

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Panthers interview 2 more, expect GM decision this week

By STEVE REED - Associated Press