Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold has a fresh start with the Panthers. This new reality -- and the freedom from the enduring limbo that was his final season with the Jets -- is something he's wanted for a while now.

Coach Matt Rhule confirmed that the Panthers are allowing Teddy Bridgewater to seek a trade, but the team is in no hurry to make a move with its former starting QB.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why the Sam Darnold gamble makes sense for the Panthers. Plus, the single best player in the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency fits for a highly qualified cornerback.

We're still five months away from the 2021 NFL season, but with all the offseason wheeling and dealing, Adam Schein can't help but think forward to the coming campaign. Check out his list of nine make-or-break players.

Prior to the Panthers striking a deal for Sam Darnold earlier this week, the Jets fielded interest from two NFC teams looking to re-tool their QB room.

The decision to trade Sam Darnold ensured the Jets will draft a QB with the No. 2 pick. GM Joe Douglas did say had New York been drafting later, he was comfortable with keeping Darnold as the starter.

David Carr projects the performances of eight quarterbacks who've relocated this offseason. Which passers will produce more with their new team in 2021 than they did in 2020? Who will stay level? And who'll fall off?

The Sam Darnold trade from New York to Carolina rejoins the QB with deep threat Robby Anderson after the duo spent two seasons together with the Jets. Anderson said he was "surprised" by the Panthers trading for Darnold, and he looks forward to rebuilding that rapport.

The Carolina Panthers' trade for QB Sam Darnold puts Teddy Bridgewater in no-man's-land. Ian Rapoport reports that the Panthers granted the incumbent starter the ability to talk with teams to potentially facilitate a trade.

Have the Patriots and Dolphins done enough to catch the Buffalo Bills? How are the Jets operating at the outset of the Robert Saleh era? Nick Shook assesses where each AFC East team stands heading into the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Jets traded Sam Darnold to the Panthers on Monday, nearly three years after selecting him No. 3 overall. Will the QB benefit from a fresh start? Can Carolina rest easy now at the position? Judy Battista breaks down the winners and losers of the deal.

The Jets are just a little over a month away from the 2021 NFL Draft, in which they own the No. 2 pick and will encounter a difficult decision at QB. New WR Corey Davis said he was told Sam Darnold is the guy -- as of now.

With the dust settling from the free agency frenzy, Daniel Jeremiah plays matchmaker with the top QB prospects available in the 2021 NFL Draft and one veteran who could be traded.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the Jets have been having conversations with wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster. A potential deal would pair Smith-Schuster with the newly-signed Corey Davis.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explores the interesting fifth-year option decisions around Saquon Barkley, Baker Mayfield and more. Plus, five ideal team fits for explosive RB prospect Travis Etienne.

With the NFL's salary cap dropping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, free agency feels more unpredictable than ever before. Not to fret! Gregg Rosenthal provides a big-picture guide explaining which teams could be spenders, which players might be traded and much, much more.

Russell Wilson to the Bears? A draft stunner from the Patriots? With free agency right around the corner and the 2021 NFL Draft coming down the pike in short order, Marc Sessler would like to see five things this offseason.

NFL teams have about two months still to decide whether they want to secure a fifth season from their 2018 first-rounders. They now know exactly what they'd be paying.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why a looming decision for the Jets is really a no-brainer. Plus, five high-value free agents and the impact of Arizona landing J.J. Watt.

Will Deshaun Watson, Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr ALL be playing for new teams in 2021? Dan Hanzus assesses what's shaping up to be an unusually expansive QB carousel.

Sam Darnold remains one of the Jets' biggest questions as the offseason begins to fully commence. General manager Joe Douglas said on Wednesday that the team would listen to calls pertaining to its heavily scrutinized QB.

Could Russell Wilson be on the move? How impressive is prospect Zach Wilson? David Carr identifies his top 10 quarterbacks worth pursuing via free agency, the 2021 NFL Draft or trade.

The Jets are approaching a critical destination this offseason, and their path of descent could vary drastically. With the draft still two months away, Sam Darnold's future firmly remains hanging in the balance.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks identifies the three paths Pittsburgh can take at the game's most important position. Plus, the best team fits for J.J. Watt.

Will George Kittle's 49ers or Julio Jones' Falcons go from worst to first? Gil Brandt ranks all eight candidates to flip their fortunes in 2021.

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.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss the draft implications of the New York Jets trading quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah discuss the trade between the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets involving quarterback Sam Darnold.

NFL Network's Judy Battista shares former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will have a 'better chance at success in Carolina' with the Panthers.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details what the Carolina Panthers' trade for quarterback Sam Darnold means for Teddy Bridgewater.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details the Carolina Panthers-New York Jets trade deal involving quarterback Sam Darnold.

NFL Network's Andrew Hawkins, Daniel Jeremiah, and Marc Ross debate a potential New York Jets trade package for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

NFL Network's Joe Thomas breaks down one scenario that the New York Jets can't afford to have happen at quarterback.

The "Good Morning Football" crew compares QBs Sam Darnold and Jimmy Garoppolo.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger, Michael Robinson, and Marc Ross discuss the teams that should be most aggressive in acquiring a quarterback.

Cynthia Frelund uses her model to project the best trade destinations by Win Shares for Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson and Sam Darnold.

Relive the top moments from every team's top quarterback play from the 2020 NFL season.