Why NFL executives ranked Barkley ahead of McCaffrey (0:54)
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
4th in NFC South
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- 11/8
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- 11/22
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- 12/27
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Darnold, Barkley, McCaffrey and Allen link up for workout (0:16)
Should Saquon Barkley be the top RB over Christian McCaffrey? (1:25)
Why Cam Newton fits better with Patriots than current Panthers
While it feels like the Panthers got shortchanged with Newton agreeing to a prove-it deal with the Patriots, Carolina made the right move.
ESPN Daily: How Cam Newton Can Improve The Patriots
Former Panthers QB Cam Newton is signing with the New England Patriots. Yes, you continue to read that correctly. After a quiet offseason for New England, many believed the Pats were sticking by their QB, Jarrett Stidham, thus leaving the AFC East wide open. But now that Newton is en route to Foxborough, many factors point to this being a match made in football heaven. Bill Barnwell discusses Cam's strengths as a QB and what he'll bring to the Patriots' existing squad.
Barnwell's grade: The move of the offseason? Why I'm optimistic about Cam Newton
The idea that Newton hasn't been valuable since his 2015 MVP campaign is a product of selective memory. Here's what Pats fans can expect.
Patriots can't lose with incentive-laden deal for Cam Newton
The former NFL MVP lands in New England with a chance to compete with Jarrett Stidham for Tom Brady's former job at starter.
Cam Newton signing with Patriots: NFL players react on social media
The former NFL MVP is headed to New England after spending the offseason recovering from foot surgery.
Sources: QB Newton joins Patriots on 1-year deal
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton reached an agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the Patriots, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter. ‬
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick couldn't beat Cam Newton, going 0-2 vs. the former Panthers quarterback, so he signed him to a 1-year deal. Seems like a good match for both parties.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reached agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the New England Patriots, league sources tell Chris Mortenson and me. Newton now will step into the mix to try to help replace former Patriots' QB Tom Brady.
Panthers coach Rhule considering taking a knee
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he's considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Matt Rhule had a Hall of Fame cast speak to Carolina positon groups during offseason workouts. Brian Urlacher spoke to linebackers, Julius Peppers to defensive linemen, Ryan Clark to defensive backs and Joe Montana to quarterbacks. All virtually, of course.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he had an antibody test for COVID-19 as part of his routine physical and the result was negative. Also said he has a nice mask as the North Carolina governor mandated people must wear masks when going to public places.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Matt Rhule calls the decision for the Panthers to move on from mental health clinician Tish Guerin a personnel decision. He did not speculate on how that role would be filled. Guerin was one of the first in-house hires of her positon in the NFL.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Panthers coach Matt Rule says neither he nor his staff plan to return to the stadium until players are allowed in. Again rookies tentatively are scheduled to report on July 21.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Matt Rhule calls 30-year-old offensive coordinator Joe Brady a ‘'football grinder.'' Has nothing but good things to say about the NFL's youngest OC.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Matt Rhule says he would consider ‘'anything'' to support his players in their protest of social injustice. He said this when asked if he would kneel next to players who choose to during the national anthem.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Matt Rhule says tentatively Panthers' rookies are scheduled to show up for camp on 7-21 with vets scheduled for 7-28. He understands that could change but says having camp at the stadium will make for a controlled environment that will benefit social distancing.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Panthers coach Matt Rules opted not to comment on whether any players or staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
McCaffrey, Thompson partner to aid city's youth
Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth through the "22 Together" program.
The NFL's most inexperienced staff? It won't be an excuse for the Panthers
Carolina's new coaching staff faced a steep challenge even before the pandemic hit. But there are opportunities among the obstacles.
NFL all-decade: Best player on each NFC South team, every position
The NFC South all-decade team boasts the NFL's career passing leader, a seven-time Pro Bowl receiver, and one of the most dominant linebackers of the 2010s.
Christian McCaffrey and his dad surprise military family for Father's Day
The McCaffreys teamed up to surprise an active duty father-daughter pair -- both Panthers fans -- to celebrate the holiday.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Will Joe Brady give running back Christian McCaffrey more rest than he's gotten the past two seasons? Doesn't sound like it? “Christian had 429 touches this past year. That's a lot, obviously. But if there is one person that can take it . . . it's Christian McCaffrey. A lot of it will come down to the rest of the personnel on our team and figuring out how we can utilize. . . . But Christian will get his touches.''
2020 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 458 | 341 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 381 | 399 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 458 | 449 |
| Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 340 | 470 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards228.120th
Rushing Yards113.714th
Points For21.320th
Points Against29.42nd
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(7) | Derrick Brown | DT | Auburn |
| 2(6) | Yetur Gross-Matos | DE | Penn State |
| 2(32) | Jeremy Chinn | S | Southern Illinois |
| 4(7) | Troy Pride Jr. | CB | Notre Dame |
| 5(6) | Kenny Robinson | S | West Virginia |
| 6(5) | Bravvion Roy | DT | Baylor |
| 7(7) | Stantley Thomas-Oliver III | CB | Florida International |