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Tagged: Sam Darnold (133 Results)

Nov
1

Panthers sticking with QB Walker, kicker Pineiro

Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks said that the Panthers will be sticking with P.J. WALKER at quarterback heading into Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. BAKER MAYFIELD, who has returnedMore to full practice from an ankle injury, will continue to hold the clip board as Walker’s backup. SAM DARNOLD is reportedly still progressing from a high ankle sprain that landed him on injured reserve to start the season. Wilks also said that the team will not be working out kickers after EDDY PINEIRO missed two crucial kicks at the end of Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Fantasy owners likely have better options all around. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
25

Panthers QB Walker likely to remain as starter vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks said after Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay that it will be hard to pull quarterback P.J. WALKER out of the starting lineup. Fellow quarterbacksMore BAKER MAYFIELD and SAM DARNOLD were both practicing at the end of last week as they work their way back from ankle injuries. While Wilks does not yet know if either will be available for Week #8, it sounds like Walker is in line to make another start. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
20

Panthers QB Walker to start vs. Bucs

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker will start consecutive games for the first time in his NFL career in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sam Darnold’s high ankle sprain, "ligamentMore damage" in Baker Mayfield’s ankle, and Matt Corral’s season-ending Lisfranc injury, left Walker as the last man standing for the Panthers. Fantasy owners likely have better options than the Panthers this weekend. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
11

Carolina QB Mayfield has high-ankle sprain

Carolina Panthers starting quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD was in a walking boot after Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers after suffering what is being reported as a high-ankle sprain. With MayfieldMore expected to miss some time due to the injury, and backup SAM DARNOLD out with an injury of his own, the Panthers will likely move forward with P.J. WALKER as their starting quarterback. The Panthers travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams this Sunday. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
4

Panthers QB Darnold eligible to return from injured reserve, but…

With Carolina Panthers starting quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD continuing to struggle, fantasy owners may be wondering if backup quarterback SAM DARNOLD is close to returning from a high-ankle sprain. Ok, so nobodyMore is wondering that but let’s just pretend. Darnold is technically eligible to come off injured reserve, but he is reportedly still not close to being ready. Darnold was injured in the team’s final preseason game on August 26th. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
2

Panthers place Darnold on injured reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed backup quarterback SAM DARNOLD on injured reserve on Thursday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Darnold suffered a highMore left ankle sprain during last week’s preseason finale and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. With Darnold out, the Panthers have starter BAKER MAYFIELD and backup PJ WALKER on the current 53-man roster. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
29

Carolina QB Darnold likely out 4-6 weeks with ankle injury

Carolina Panthers backup quarterback SAM DARNOLD is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Friday night’s preseason finale. Head coach Matt Rhule confirmed over theMore weekend that Darnold’s MRI showed that he has a “significant” injury that could take some time to heal. It was a rough week for Darnold, who lost the quarterback competition for the starting gig just days earlier to fellow 2018 first-rounder BAKER MAYFIELD. Less

Source: NFL.com

Aug
23

Winner, Winner…Chicken Dinner!

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced the winner of the team’s quarterback competition on Monday, handing the starting gig to BAKER MAYFIELD. The newcomer Mayfield had been battling holdover quarterbackMore SAM DARNOLD throughout training camp and the preseason. Darnold will hold the clipboard, with fellow quarterback PJ WALKER likely taking on third-string duties. Rookie quarterback MATT CORRAL suffered a foot injury last week that is expected to keep him out for most, if not all, of the season. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
22

Panthers rookie QB Corral likely out for 2022 season

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback MATT CORRAL suffered a tear of the Lisfranc ligament in his left foot in Friday night’s preseason game against the New England Patriots. The injury has beenMore deemed “significant”, and one that will likely cost the third-round pick the upcoming season. Corral was injured in the fourth quarter when he was stepped on awkwardly. Meanwhile, the quarterback competition between BAKER MAYFIELD and SAM DARNOLD continues, with both players taking Friday night’s preseason game off. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
15

Mayfield starts for Panthers, Darnold throws touchdown

BAKER MAYFIELD got the start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener at Washington, but fellow signal caller SAM DARNOLD held his own. Darnold threw a red zoneMore touchdown, putting great touch on the pass in an area that he struggled last season. Head coach Matt Rhule said previously that he won’t make a decision on his starter for the season opener against Cleveland until after this Friday’s preseason game against the New England Patriots. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Aug
8

No major decisions coming soon on Panthers starting QB

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is seemingly unaware that fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. Rhule said over the weekend that the team won’t make what he calledMore a “major decision” on any position, particularly between quarterbacks BAKER MAYFIELD and SAM DARNOLD, until after the August 19th preseason game at New England. Rhule added that he may still not decide even at that time if one signal caller hasn’t clearly separated from the other. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Jul
15

Mayfield, Darnold to compete for starting gig

Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer said this week that there will be an “open competition” at quarterback heading into the upcoming season. The Panthers will presumably decide between uninspiring holdover SAMMore DARNOLD and newcomer BAKER MAYFIELD. Holdover P.J. WALKER and rookie MATT CORRAL can also be thrown into the discussion, although neither is expected to be seriously considered. While the Panthers will have to start one of these guys in 2022, your fantasy team will likely have better options. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Around the NFL: Baker Mayfield

The Baker Mayfield era in Cleveland is officially over. Mayfield was finally traded to Carolina yesterday, with Cleveland getting back a fifth-round pick. Additionally, Mayfield himself took a paycut and the Panthers are picking up about $5 million of his salary. One could theoretically call it a win-win-win.   more »

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Around the NFL: Baker Mayfield

Carolina remains the most likely landing spot for Baker Mayfield. The Panthers traded up for Matt Corral, but reports indicate they’re continuing to talk to Cleveland about obtaining the former No. 1 overall pick. Talks broke down during the draft when the teams couldn’t agree on how much of Mayfield’s $18.9 million salary would be picked up by the Browns.  more »

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Jun
17

Darnold the starting quarterback…for now

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said this week that SAM DARNOLD would be the team’s starting quarterback if the season started today. Despite the mild endorsement, speculation continues that theMore Panthers could trade for another signal caller (BAKER MAYFIELD?). Carolina also traded up to select rookie quarterback MATT CORRAL in the third round of April’s draft. Fantasy owners likely have better options at the quarterback position than the Panthers. Less

Source: NFL.com

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