STEVE REED

AP Sports Writer
FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sept. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/ John Froschauer, File)
Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren’t considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick
Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to trade the 2023 No. 1 overall pick after benching him earlier this week.
 
FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sept. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/ John Froschauer, File)
Panthers QB carousel keeps on spinning as 36-year-old Andy Dalton gets set to start vs. Raiders
The Carolina Panthers had hoped that Bryce Young would put an end to their ever-churning quarterback carousel when they selected him No. 1 overall last year.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Bryce Young watch from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions about No. 1 pick’s future in Carolina
Dave Canales’ decision to bench Bryce Young raises serious questions about the 2023 No. 1 overall pick’s future with the Carolina Panthers.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders
The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season. Andy Dalton will take over as the starter for Carolina’s next game on Sunday at Las Vegas.
 
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
J.K. Dobbins somersaults into end zone, proving the Chargers RB is all the way back from injury
As he raced toward the end zone at the end of a 43-yard run, J.K. Dobbins had only one thought in his mind: Don’t get caught. Well, that and, why not cap this run off with something special?
 
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston celebrates after scoring with guard Zion Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Justin Herbert throws 2 TDs to Quentin Johnston; Chargers hammer Panthers 26-3 to remain unbeaten
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes to Quentin Johnston, J.K Dobbins ran for 131 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown, and the Los Angeles Chargers drubbed the Carolina Panthers 26-3.
 
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 win
Jaxson Dart passed for 377 yards and two touchdowns, Henry Parrish Jr. rushed for 148 yards and two TDs, and No. 5 Mississippi beat Wake Forest 40-6. Dart was 26 for 34, and he also had a 13-yard touchdown run.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Panthers rally to support second-year QB Bryce Young after disappointing 37-point loss to the Saints
Bryce Young was standing on the sideline in the closing moments of Carolina’s 47-10 season-opening loss to New Orleans when teammate Miles Sanders walked over next to him, dabbed him up and tapped the second-year quarterback on the helmet.
 
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins, right, runs against Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps, left, and cornerback Nate Hobbs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers look to carry over momentum from Week 1 vs. Panthers, who are reeling from 37-point defeat
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are looking build on the momentum of a solid Week 1 win, while embattled second-year quarterback Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers try to pick themselves off the mat following a history-making defeat.
 
Panthers are signing edge rusher Charles Harris to bolster their pass rush, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent edge rusher Charles Harris.
 
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales right talks to quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Start of the Dave Canales era couldn’t have gone much worse after Panthers routed 47-10 in opener
The Dave Canales era couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start in Carolina following a 47-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints, leaving real concerns about the future of quarterback Bryce Young.
 
Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown (95) and defensive tackle T.J. Smith (97) try to block a field goal by Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Panthers Pro Bowl DE Derrick Brown to have knee surgery, could miss rest of season, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Brown will need surgery on his knee and could miss the remainder of the season.
 
Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Nico Iamaleava combines for 276 yards and 3 TDs as No. 14 Tennessee routs No. 24 NC State 51-10
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava combined for 276 yards and three touchdowns, former walk-on safety Will Brooks had a momentum-turning 85-yard interception return for a score and No. 14 Tennessee trounced No. 24 North Carolina State 51-10 on Saturday night in the Duke’s Mayo Classic.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Panthers new head coach Dave Canales wants the ball out of QB Bryce Young’s hands quickly in Year 2
Just 2.7 seconds. First-year Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has been harping on Bryce Young to get the ball out of his hands or making the decision to scramble within that time frame throughout the offseason.
 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s impressive debut in Tennessee’s season opener has the 14th-ranked Volunteers riding high entering a big neutral site matchup with No. 24 North Carolina State on Saturday night.
 
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders reacts for a catch during the NFL football team's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers’ Miles Sanders pushing for more playing time after losing starting job last season
Miles Sanders arrived at the Carolina Panthers training camp this summer with a newfound motivation, eager to prove he can still be a No. 1 running back after losing his starting job last season.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young scrambles in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Panthers coach Dave Canales pleased with Bryce Young’s progress in training camp, preseason game
The Carolina Panthers are heading into the regular season feeling good about the progress of Bryce Young following a solid training camp and a strong preseason outing against the Buffalo Bills from the second-year quarterback.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers coach Dave Canales says Bryce Young, starters to play in preseason finale at Buffalo
Bryce Young and the majority of the Carolina Panthers’ starters will see their first preseason action on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills in the team’s final game before the start of the regular season.
 
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) greets teammates during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers QB Bryce Young says he’s ‘comfortable’ in new offense even if he doesn’t play in preseason
Bryce Young isn’t concerned if he doesn’t take a snap in the preseason. The No. 1 overall pick in 2023 is coming off a tough rookie season. He went 2-14 as a starter and ranked near the bottom of the league in most statistical categories.
 
New York Jets' Brandon Codrington (43) returns a punt against Carolina Panthers' Feleipe Franks (49) and Alex Cook (27) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Codrington’s big returns and Seibert’s 4 field goals help Jets defeat Panthers 15-12
Rookie Brandon Codrington returned a kickoff 63 yards and a punt 31 yards to set up scores and the New York Jets beat the Carolina Panthers 15-12 in a game in which both teams rested almost all of their starters and several key reserves.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers drops back to throw a pass during an NFL football joint practice with the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Jets QB Rodgers shines in two-minute drill. Panthers avoid key injuries in heated joint practice
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers overcame a slow start to lead a well-executed touchdown drive during a two-minute drill, and the Carolina Panthers appear to have avoided two key injuries on Thursday during a heated joint practice.
 
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) catches a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team
Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. 1 wide receiver again. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was informed by new head coach Dave Canales that he’d be the primary option in Carolina’s passing game.
 
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (11) grabs a pass against New England Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Plane carrying Panthers players, coaches and staff gets stuck in the mud after landing in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers players, coaches and staff members were unharmed after their Delta Airlines flight veered off the taxiway and got stuck in the mud while making its way to the gate at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Friday morning.
 
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette smiles during the NFL football team's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Panthers dealing with injuries to top 2 draft picks, backup QB Andy Dalton before preseason opener
The Carolina Panthers will be without their top two draft picks and backup quarterback Andy Dalton as they prepare for their preseason opener on Thursday night at the New England Patriots. But it’s not all bad news.
 
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Luigi Vilain, left, gives autographs at the team's Fan Fest NFL football practice at Clemson's Memorial Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. The Panthers played their inaugural home games in 1995 at Clemson. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
Bryce Young starts slow, finishes strong during intrasquad scrimmage in team’s return to Clemson
Bryce Young started slow, but finished strong during the Carolina Panthers intrasquad scrimmage at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, where the franchise played its home games in 1995 as an expansion team.
 
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers focused on commitment to running game under new head coach Dave Canales
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales vowed to establish the running game — and remain committed to it — when he was hired five months ago. So far, he’s living up to his word.
 
FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. Peppers, who was a member two NFL All-Decade teams and had 159 1/2 sacks during his 17-year NFL career, will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, 2024, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File0
Hall of Famer Julius Peppers drew motivation from working hot summers in North Carolina
Julius Peppers was a member of two NFL all-decade teams and finished his career with 159 1/2 sacks. He was selected as an All-Pro three times and went to nine Pro Bowls.
 
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Campbell in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 4, 2023. Hampton ran for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns last season for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The 1,504 yards rushing were fifth-most in the nation. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton wants to become more versatile like Christian McCaffrey
Omarion Hampton is eager to prove he can be a more versatile, well-rounded running back entering his third season at North Carolina.
 
Carolina Panthers receiver Xavier Legette reaches for a catch during the NFL football team's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Panthers 1st-round pick Legette frustrated over first practice, but team excited about his potential
Xavier Legette’s first NFL training camp practice didn’t go as he expected, leaving the Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver frustrated with his own performance and seeking better.
 
Miami quarterback Cam Ward speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward brings optimism to Miami as it seeks first ACC Championship
The Miami Hurricanes have never won the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship. New quarterback Cam Ward is eager to change all of that.
 
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