Last spring, the Carolina Panthers apparently had astronomical hopes for what Sam Darnold could do for their offense—investing a second-round pick, a fourth-round pick and an almost $19 million option into the former New York Jets quarterback. But that’s all come crashing down to Earth now.
According to MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer, the perception of Darnold around the league is very likely at an all-time low. And if the Panthers are looking to move on from their disastrous deal, they’ll have to make it worth the next mark’s while.
“One player I talked to a few people about was Panthers QB Sam Darnold,” Breer noted from his weekend at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. “His value has cratered, and it sure seems like Carolina might need to eat some of his money to deal him.”
