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The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Winning felt like so long ago for the Carolina Panthers. They had been in a downward spiral before Sunday’s 34-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals, losing five of their past six games. The Panthers needed a jolt. Their defense had played well in recent weeks, only to have their offense falter with quarterback Sam Darnold. On Sunday, the Panthers found that jolt in Cam Newton, whom they signed last week to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million. Newton, in his first game with the Panthers since Week 2 of the 2019 season, accounted for two touchdowns — a 2-yard rushing touchdown…