Fresh start: Mayfield officially named Panthers' QB1

The worst-kept secret in Carolina was finally revealed as Baker Mayfield won the starting job and will face his former team in Week 1. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220823) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220823) Top Story The worst-kept secret in Carolina was finally revealed as Baker Mayfield won the starting job and will face his former team in Week 1. - Josh B. 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