SPARTANBURG, SC — As Sam Darnold left the Wofford College practice grounds on Monday, Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer pulled him aside for a quick chat.
Out of the blue in Darnold, a report surfaced early Monday that the Panthers may be actively shopping him as the team begins practice. Fitterer told Darnold to “not worry” about trade rumors.
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