The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.

The Tennessee Titans explored all their options with the No. 1 pick in the draft.

Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are the top two quarterbacks in this year's NFL draft and they are both opting out of workouts at the league's annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a two-year contract, giving them a veteran presence behind starter Bryce Young.

Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep their division and playoff hopes alive with a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers.

Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17.

The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16.

Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule.

Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season.

Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the New York Giants 20-17 in Germany.

Carolina Panthers quarterback is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5.

Bryce Young will start Sunday at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton sprained the thumb on his right throwing hand during a car crash in Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he had been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles on the field.

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.

The worst start to an NFL season for passing offenses in years hasn’t hit the New Orleans Saints.

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.

Bryce Young has been benched by the Carolina Panthers after 18 starts.

The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season.

The days of NFL rookie quarterbacks waiting their turns before taking over teams is long gone.

Drake Maye is the quarterback of the future for the New England Patriots.

Bryce Young isn’t concerned if he doesn’t take a snap in the preseason.

Some teams see an immediate impact from a draft class.

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

All-Big 12 linebacker poised for NFL draft

Texans promote internally

Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next.

The Carolina Panthers have fired general manager Scott Fitterer, one day after the team finished with an NFL-worst 2-15 record.

Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the Tampa Bay defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers won their third straight NFC South title with a 9-0 victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers.

The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for tossing a drink at fans in Jacksonville toward the end of a game on Sunday.

Panthers owner David Tepper threw the contents of a drink into the visiting crowd near the end of Carolina’s 26-0 loss at Jacksonville.

Jalen Milroe says former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien once suggested he should change positions.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and Alabama's Jalen Milroe have led their teams into the Southeastern Conference championship game after replacing big-name stars.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has defended his perceived lack of patience after firing Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and defended the team’s decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.

The Carolina Panthers fired coach Frank Reich with the team off to an NFL-worst 1-10 record in his first year in charge.

Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland knew coming into Sunday’s game he needed one more pick-6 to etch his name into the NFL record books.

Dak Prescott threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns, DaRon Bland tied an NFL record with his fourth pick-6 of the season and the Dallas Cowboys trounced the Carolina Panthers 33-10 Sunday for their fourth win in five games.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has regained his starting spot and put together a string of impressive efforts to answer the critics.

Bryce Young repeatedly said he needed to play better.

D’Onta Foreman ran for a touchdown and the Chicago Bears boosted their shot at the top pick in the draft, beating the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night.

The Chicago Bears can increase their chances of landing the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s NFL draft by winning a game.

The way Tyreek Hill and A.

Top overall pick played solidly in win over Texans

Bryce Young edged C.

Rookie quarterbacks lead their teams Sunday in Charlotte

Hey guys it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans, who have a terrific chance to get themselves to a winning record on the road at Carolina.

College teammates clash Sunday

The best team in the NFC already added an All-Pro to the secondary.

The Buffalo Bills haven’t looked like Super Bowl contenders in a month.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Bryce Young had plenty of excuses available for his performance against the Detroit Lions.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes criticized his own performance four games into the season Wednesday.

NFL rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season with five getting a start in Week 4.

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and is now trending toward playing on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, according to coach Frank Reich.

Texans tight end catches touchdown pass

Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after rookie Bryce Young was ruled out with a sprained ankle.

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young will not practice on Thursday because of an ankle injury, the team announced.

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice because of an ankle injury, opening the door for the possibility of veteran Andy Dalton starting on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2013.

Bijan Robinson outshined top overall pick Bryce Young in their NFL debuts, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in the season opener.

The Kansas City Chiefs will have Patrick Mahomes under center after they raise their championship banner and embark on a quest to become the first team to repeat in nearly two decades.

Daniel Jones completed 8 of 9 passes and threw a touchdown pass to cap a near-perfect performance in leading the New York Giants to a 21-19 victory over Carolina and improving No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young on Friday night.

The Southeastern Conference is leaning on help from high-profile transfers to replace some of the departed star power at quarterback.

Quarterback C.

Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich wasted no time naming rookie Bryce Young the team’s starting quarterback for the Sept. 10 regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Carolina Panthers have given rookie quarterback Bryce Young the first-team reps in practice this week, a move that coach Frank Reich said is the next step in his progression.

Third-year quarterback faces competition from first-round draft pick C.J. Stroud

Rookie quarterbacks will get much of the attention this week when most NFL teams hit the field for non-contact practices.

Bryce Young arrived early for his first NFL practice, then put on a show for his new coaches.

The Texans have the sixth-easiest NFL schedule as their opponents finished a combined 103-133-1 last season, a 43.4 winning percentage.

The Brock Purdy impact was in full effect in this year’s NFL draft.

The 2024 NFL draft class could quickly transform losers into winners.

Will Levis quickly got the call he waited on for 24 hours.

Kentucky's Will Levis and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker are two quarterbacks who are tantalizing prospects for teams on Day 2 of the NFL draft.

Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.

The Carolina Panthers believe they’ve finally found their franchise quarterback.

Quarterbacks dominated the first part of the NFL draft.

Texans make plans for draft in pencil, not ink.

Day 2 of the NFL draft is a wrap.

Bryce Young wrapped up in a blanket, fighting off the cold on a crisp morning in downtown Kansas City, where 24 hours later he is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

The NFL Draft madness kicks off on Thursday night as all 32 NFL teams begin building for the future.

Deion Sanders became the NFL draft’s first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in the 1989 draft.

Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have reached an agreement on which quarterback the team will take with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft.

Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft.

After months of debate, we’ll finally see what general manager Nick Caserio decides to do on Thursday.

The NFL never really stops so the offseason continues with the draft starting on Thursday night.

Tired of spending years in the quarterback wilderness, the Carolina Panthers made a bold move that has been all too common in recent years.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans, who are back in the building with players able to come and work out at the facility with the new coaching staff.

Alabama quarterback meets with Texans

It took the Carolina Panthers until Monday to decide which quarterback they’ll select with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.

Hey guys it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans, who are scouting away over the next few weeks before the NFL Draft.

Cal McNair discusses quarterback search, answers questions about Lamar Jackson

Texans coach downplays Bryce Young's lack of size

Texans to meet with both top quarterbacks, could draft one at No, 2 overall

Nick Saban not surprisingly says his quarterback, Bryce Young, is the best prospect in the upcoming NFL draft.

The Carolina Panthers are on the clock.

Bryce Young provided one key answer at the NFL's annual scouting combine.

Bryce Young is officially bigger than many predicted he would be at the NFL scouting combine.

C.J. Stroud doesn’t lack for confidence, or understanding of the strengths of his game. And the Ohio State quarterback’s belief in himself, particularly his precise accuracy, is a convincing selling point for his candidacy to be one of the first two quarterbacks selected in the NFL draft.