The Latest Breaking News from Sam Darnold

Unsurprisingly, no team has called the Panthers to ask about Sam Darnold. So, as GM Scott Fitterer said on Tuesday, he'll be in an open competition with Baker Mayfield.

Despite coming for his new teammate's job, Panthers QB Baker Mayfield said there's no awkwardness between him and Sam Darnold.

Mayfield can now join his new team following the results of his physical.

One former longtime NFL executive believes the Panthers are going from an average QB in Sam Darnold to an above-average one in Baker Mayfield. How generous!

Baker Mayfield is now with the Panthers, which means he could face the Giants in Week 2.

Steve Smith Sr., who had been a harsh critic of Baker Mayfield in the past, says he's praying for the best after the Panthers' big trade.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — By trading with the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Baker Mayfield on Thursday, Carolina instantly adds competition to its quarterback room of Sam Darnold, PJ Walker, rookie Matt Corral and the undrafted rookie Davis Cheek. In exchange for Mayfield, the Panthers agreed to trade a conditional 2024 fifth-round…

Cleveland could receive a fourth-round pick in exchange for the quarterback.

Carolina reportedly envisions a quarterback competition between Darnold and Mayfield.