According to ESPN's David Newton, the Carolina Panthers are reportedly not interested in signing star quarterback Baker Mayfield. In an earlier report on Tuesday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported that the franchise and the Seattle Seahawks had held preliminary discussions with the former No. 1 overall draft pick.

According to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Charlotte Observer, play tic tac toe a source informed him that the franchise is "not pursuing him at this time."

Despite the fact that Sam Darnold, the No. 3 overall pick from the same draft year as Mayfield, continues to wear the Carolina blue, black, and silver, the Panthers have made it clear that they are looking to add a quarterback to their rosters. In fact, it is reported that the Browns made an offer to Deshaun Watson, who eventually waived his no-trade clause in order to sign with the team.