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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, talks with team owner David Tepper during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, N.C., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Rivera says ‘All or Nothing’ invasive, would pass next time

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers NFL football defensive rookie Brian Burns runs through drills during practice Monday, June 3, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Rivera says Panthers adding versatility to defensive scheme

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera looks up at a video board during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Changes expected for aging Panthers after 7-game skid

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Rivera uncertain if he will shut down ailing QB Cam Newton

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) greets New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Panthers’ Rivera says his future up to owner David Tepper

Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns defeated his team in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Panthers’ Rivera clinging to slim playoff hopes, Saints next

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) makes contact with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Bobo Wilson (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Jackson was called for pass interference giving the Buccaneers the ball on the one-yard line. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Ron Rivera takes over defensive play-calling for Panthers

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 file photo, Carolina Panthers' C.J. Anderson (20) runs as Baltimore Ravens' Patrick Ricard (42) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers waived running back C.J. Anderson, who was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2017 for the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Rivera: Anderson’s frustration over role led to release

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) backs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The Steelers won 52-21. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Rivera tells Panthers to get away from football after loss

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Curtis Samuel (10) and Cam Newton (1) celebrates their touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

WRs Moore, Samuel bring ‘different dimension’ to Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks to quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Chase Daniel (4) before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

A half-dozen NFL coaches worthy of praise this season

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton kisses the pylon after tripping over it while celebrating a touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Correction: Panthers-Hurry Up story

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) carries the ball after pulling in an interception as Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) pursues him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Rivera says loss to Redskins ‘won’t define’ Panthers season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' number one draft choice D.J. Moore smiles as he answers a question during an NFL Football news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers still trying to incorporate D.J. Moore

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) kneels as Cam Newton (1) stands during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek) **FILE**

Ron Rivera: Eric Reid exercising First Amendment right when kneeling

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton throws during practice before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has put up 34 points in back-to-back games to open the season, although quarterback Andy Dalton said they haven’t played a perfect game. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)

Dalton, Bengals look to stay unbeaten against Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) is shown in crutches on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Panthers again have to deal with life without Olsen

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles away from Miami Dolphins' Cameron Wake (91) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Newton has been the focal point of the Panthers’ offense for the past seven seasons, but that’s about to change _ at least to some degree. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

McCaffrey expected to play huge role in Carolina offense

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) **FILE**

Former Terrapin D.J. Moore cited for driving 113 mph in work zone

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton plays to fans during NFL football practice Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Spartanburg, S.C. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)

Panthers have a QB battle on their hands _ behind Cam Newton

By STEVE REED - Associated Press