Sam Darnold

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers waived struggling quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. Mayfield would be subject to waivers and become a free agent if he goes unclaimed. The move does not come as a surprise, because Sam Darnold replaced Mayfield after his failed second stint as starting quarterback, and the Panthers like what they have in P.J. Walker.

Baker Mayfield is about to hit the waiver wire. The Panthers plan to waive Mayfield today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. For Carolina, the move makes a lot of sense: Mayfield has played poorly this season, and he s the third-best quarterback on the roster behind Sam Darnold and PJ Walker. Trading for him this [more]

Baker Mayfield is about to hit the waiver wire. The Panthers plan to waive Mayfield today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. For Carolina, the move makes a lot of sense: Mayfield has played poorly this season, and he’s the third-best quarterback on the roster behind Sam Darnold and PJ Walker. Trading for him this [more]

Next Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks will mark Panthers QB Sam Darnold's very first NFL start following a bye week.

Mike McDaniel worked under Kyle Shanahan for 14 years. The Dolphins and 49ers face each other in a huge game this weekend. Plus, will Sam Darnold get a redemption tour?