Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold was benched early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 25-3 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. "Just felt like we needed somewhat of a spark ...

Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, started in 11 games for the Panthers last season. Carolina went 4-7 in those starts. Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warms up on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 02: Sam Darnold #14 and Baker Mayfield #6 of the Carolina Panthers look on during training camp at Wofford College on August 02, 2022 in Spartanburg, South ...

The Carolina Panthers will see some consistency at the quarterback position after interim head coach Steve Wilks named Sam Darnold the starter for their Week 14 game vs. the Seahawks.

Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their careers. At Minnesota, Darnold became a Pro Bowler and went 14-3 in 2024.

In 2023, Pinckney caught 72 passes for 1,027 yards and eight touchdowns at Coastal Carolina, and he'll likely compete for a depth spot in the Panthers' WR room as the preseason progresses. More News ...

Sam Darnold, who was picked No. 3 overall by the Jets in 2018, didn't live up to expectations and this offseason, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a 2021 sixth-rounder and a second ...

Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield couldn’t win at Carolina. But since the two QBs left, they have flourished. An inside look at what went wrong with Panthers.