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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton laughs after the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, in Charlotte, N.C. Cam Newton is a former league MVP and the long-time face of the Panthers franchise. But it's hard not to wonder if his future in Carolina is coming to an end following his recent spate of injuries. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)

Panthers have tough decision to make on Cam Newton’s future

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Panthers 2nd-year QB Kyle Allen doesn’t let much faze him

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Panthers don’t want to allow big loss to snowball vs. Titans

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers QB Kyle Allen warms up during a NFL training session of the Carolina Panthers at Harrow School in London, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The Carolina Panthers are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Rivera: Panthers sticking with Allen as starting QB vs 49ers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Panthers down Texans 16-10 despite Allen’s fumbles

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Miller (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Panthers won 38-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Panthers rediscovering pass rush after offseason of change

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Allen’s strong showing gives Panthers chance to rest Newton

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Panthers rule QB Newton out for Week 4 game against Texans

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Newton’s status for Arizona unclear after reaggravating foot

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) kicks against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Panthers brought kicker Joey Slye to training camp on a whim, someone to be a camp body and give Graham Gano a rest when needed. But with Gano on IR, Slye, an undrafted rookie and virtual underdog, has won the job and will handle kicking duties this season for Carolina.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Longshot Panthers kicker Slye out to honor brother’s memory

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy, left, sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Rivera downplays Panthers’ offensive woes, says calm down

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton watches a replay with Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the sidelines during the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

NFL 2019: Banking on healthy Newton to lead team to playoffs

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills' Tremaine Edmunds runs a play during an NFL football training camp with the Carolina Panthers in Spartanburg, S.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Panthers’ Ron Rivera says joint NFL practices are invaluable

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y. In Buffalo, Beasley is being asked to play a central role in what had been a patchwork offense that underwent a major overhaul in free agency this offseason. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Bills prepare for Panthers, extreme heat at joint practices

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns (53) runs a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers hope Burns turns into their newest ‘superhero’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers running back Elijah Holyfield heads to the end zone and scores as Chicago Bears linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe defends during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)

Rookie Slye kicks Panthers past Bears in preseason opener

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton waves to the crowd during a Fan Fest practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers to hold out Newton, Kuechly in preseason opener

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Newton cautions rehab on shoulder is ‘a work in progress’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera directs his team during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Sunday, July 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Play-calling duties have Ron Rivera focusing on defense

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this photo taken July 27, 2019, Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns, right, try to tackle Christian McCaffrey (22) during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers hope rookie Brian Burns will excel in 3-4 defense

By STEVE REED - Associated Press