Sam Darnold

How difficult is the road ahead of Robert Saleh and the Jets? Will Russell Wilson find harmony again in Seattle? Jim Trotter eyes 32 storylines to track in the 2021 NFL season -- one for each team.

Will Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill take over for Drew Brees in New Orleans? How excited is Matt Ryan to throw to Kyle Pitts in Atlanta? Jelani Scott provides a training camp preview for the NFC South, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

Which NFL division has the best set of starting quarterbacks? The worst? It's time for Adam Schein's annual ranking, from No. 1 to No. 8, and the top two have something in common.

Dan Arnold isn't quite a household name but, in his first season with the Panthers, an expanded role -- and a bigger spotlight -- could be on the horizon.

How much will Julio Jones mean to the Tennessee Titans? Gil Brandt ranks the year's top 10 traded players ahead of the 2021 NFL season.

The NBA's conference finals are chock-full of new blood. This got Adam Schein thinking about the 12 NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Who has the best chance to hoist that first Lombardi Trophy at the end of the 2021 season? Check out the rankings.

Will Justin Fields truly back up Andy Dalton? Would Derek Carr really retire before playing for another team? Is Ben Roethlisberger still the focal point of Pittsburgh's offense? Jim Trotter translates five QB-related comments that generated headlines.

Panthers WR Robby Anderson explains the differences of Sam Darnold a year removed from their days as New York Jets.

Will Sam Darnold prove to be the QB of Carolina's future? Can Matt Rhule keep the Panthers headed in the right direction? Adam Rank checks in.

Will Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase make beautiful music together in Cincinnati? Gil Brandt ranks the 10 most exciting new QB-pass catcher combos for the 2021 NFL season.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains how the 49ers created a win-win situation at the game's most important position. Plus, five make-or-break players and a burgeoning star at tight end.

Fulfilling an annual offseason duty, Adam Schein makes bold predictions for the coming NFL campaign -- and this time around, he's feeling EXTRA frisky. Ready for Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones to sport new uniforms? How about Myles Garrett making history?

Sam Darnold's move south to Carolina meant the relief of the eternally high pressure that comes with being a starting quarterback in New York. That doesn't mean Darnold doesn't expect plenty of himself in his second NFL act.

Who could be the NFL's version of Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, a dominant two-way player? Dan Hanzus explores that question and more in his mailbag.

What's the Falcons' plan for Julio Jones? Can the Seahawks keep Russell Wilson smiling? Marc Sessler identifies the biggest remaining offseason priority for each NFC team.

The Falcons look unstoppable -- provided they keep Julio Jones. Can Sam Darnold elevate the Panthers' offense? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC South.

Will Chase Young and Washington hold off Dak Prescott and the Cowboys to repeat as NFC East champs? Cynthia Frelund projects 2021 win totals for every NFC team.

Tom Brady's Week 4 clash with Bill Belichick and Co. is arguably the most anticipated matchup of the entire 2021 NFL season, but it's not the only opportunity for retribution. Dan Hanzus pinpoints seven spicy revenge games to circle on the calendar.

The Broncos could be a quarterback away from contention, which has been their reputation for the past few years. QB Teddy Bridgewater sees it as prime opportunity to win another starting job.

Poring over all 32 NFL teams, Adam Rank identifies one player to root for on each roster in 2021. Why does Dak Prescott have his support? Which rookies made the list?

Should the Falcons trade Julio Jones? Which positional battles bear watching ahead of the 2021 season? Why are the Panthers so high on Sam Darnold? Bucky Brooks digs into these topics in the latest Scout's Notebook.

Some might have been surprised the Panthers didn't go with a quarterback at No. 8 overall in Thursday's first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. But Carolina head coach Matt Rhule let it be known that it's because he has every confidence in Sam Darnold leading his squad. 

Carolina spent the No. 8 overall pick on defense Thursday night. On Friday, the club affirmed that Sam Darnold is the future at QB. The Panthers announced they are picking up the fifth-year option on Darnold. 

After 13 years as the Atlanta Falcons' general manager, Thomas Dimitroff knows a thing or two about the myriad challenges decision-makers encounter in the NFL draft. Here's an inside look at the pressures and pitfalls of draft weekend.

The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2018 first-round picks is Monday, May 3, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Cynthia Frelund, Stacey Dales and Marc Ross highlight seven players who they believe will have breakout seasons in 2021.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Michael Robinson debate whether the Carolina Panthers or New Orleans Saints have a better quarterback situation entering the 2021 season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses why Sam Darnold will be more successful with the Carolina Panthers than he was with the New York Jets.

'Around The NFL' crew shares their 2021 NFL Comeback Player of the Year candidates.

NFL Network's David Carr, Brian Baldinger, and Mike Giardi share three players who must take next step in 2021.

NFL Network's Joe Thomas and Willie McGinest discuss the expectations for quarterback Sam Darnold with the Carolina Panthers.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh joins NFL Network's coverage of the 2021 schedule release to talk about key games on New York's schedule.

The "Good Morning Football" crew previews the best revenge games of the 2021 season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the Carolina Panthers pick up QB Sam Darnold's fifth-year option.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger, Brian Billick, and Jim Trotter analyze how quarterback Sam Darnold will fit into the Carolina Panthers' offense.

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath shares Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will be in NFL 'at least' 15 more years.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold's introductory news conference as a Carolina Panther.

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule says Panthers will "continue to look" at draft QBs after Sam Darnold trade.

NFL Network's Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler share their expectations for quarterback Sam Darnold with the Carolina Panthers.

PFF's Mike Renner breaks down how quarterback Sam Darnold impacts the Carolina Panthers' plan with the No. 8 pick.

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas says that the team wouldn't have traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers if they had a lower draft pick.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner discusses QB Sam Darnold's situation with the Carolina Panthers.

Mick Mixon joins "NFL NOW" to discuss the New York Jets trading QB Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.

NFL Network's Judy Battista analyzes the New York Jets trading quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers WR Robby Anderson joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss the Sam Darnold trade, expectations for 2021 and moving from New York to North Carolina.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli breaks down ramifications of the New York Jets trading QB Sam Darnold.

The "Good Morning Football" crew reacts to the New York Jets trading QB Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner shares his reaction to the Carolina Panthers' trade for quarterback Sam Darnold.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares how Panthers head coach Matt Rhule's meeting with quarterback Sam Darnold when interviewing for the New York Jets job may have factored into Carolina's decision to trade for the QB.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares that the Carolina Panthers are expected to pick up quarterback Sam Darnold's fifth-year option.