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Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) defends against Ross Cockrell (47) during an NFL football practice at the team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Panthers electrifying CB Jackson draws comparisons to Norman

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Panthers select WR D.J. Moore from Maryland in first round

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers assistant head coach Steve Wilks watches players warm up during NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. Wilks is the new head football coach of the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals announced Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, that the 48-year-old Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator had agreed to a four-year contract with a team option for a fifth. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) **FILE**

Cardinals hire Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks as head coach

By Bob Baum - Associated Press

FILE - This is a May 4, 2017, file photo showing Carolina Panthers NFL football team offensive coordinator Mike Shula. The Panthers fired offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, two days after a playoff loss to the New Orleans Saints. Shula spent seven seasons with Carolina, working as the quarterbacks coach before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2013. (AP Photo/File)

Panthers fire offensive coordinator Shula, QBs coach Dorsey

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 17, 2017 file photo shows Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watching his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C. Rivera has signed a two-year extension keeping him under contract through the 2020 season.The team announced the extension Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, file)

Panthers seek stability, give Rivera contract extension

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Rivera wants Panthers to turn focus to Saints, playoffs

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Newton’s TD lifts Panthers into playoffs with 22-19 win

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) breaks loose from Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) on a touchdown carry in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Rivera: Panthers tackling simply ‘bad’ against the Saints

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands in the end zone after scoring on a touchdown run against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Roaring Panthers set for first-place showdown with Saints

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) fires up the fans after a Panthers touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers enter the bye weekend having won three straight, leaving them at 7-3 and a half-game behind the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Newton, run game and defense have Panthers thinking playoffs

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, sits on the bench during the closing minutes of the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Chicago. Chicago won 17-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rivera says he may be asking young Panthers to do too much

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, sits on the bench during the closing minutes of the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Chicago. Chicago won 17-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Turnovers hurt Panthers in 17-3 loss to Bears

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles with Ed Dickson (84) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Panthers QB Newton: We need to get Stewart more involved

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Cam Newton may be getting his groove back for the Panthers

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 file photo, 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. A woman accused of stalking Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was asked to leave the team’s practice facility earlier this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 according to a Charlotte Mecklenburg police report.(AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Rivera: Newton’s apology ‘something that needed to be said’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his rushing touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Panthers look to use win over Pats as ‘catalyst’ for season

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass as offensive tackle Matt Kalil (75) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. The Panthers spent $55 million on Kalil to protect Newton's blindside. But this season has been a struggle so far for Kalil, who has given up a rash of sacks to start the season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Panthers LT Kalil still learning, getting comfortable

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) jumps over San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Panthers quickly take advantage of ‘new toy’ McCaffrey

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Panthers coach Ron Rivera isn’t concerned about quarterback Cam Newton receiving only limited reps in the preseason. He hasn’t decided if Newton will play in the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Rivera not stressing over Newton’s limited preseason reps

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

File-This Aug. 17, 2017, file photo shows Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passing during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Panthers coach Ron Rivera is chomping at the bit to get his full contingent of offensive players on the football field.That might just happen this week. Newton and wide receiver Curtis Samuel, the team’s rookie second-round draft pick, are on pace to play Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing the first two preseason games rehabbing from injuries. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Panthers could get Newton, Samuel back for next game

By STEVE REED - Associated Press