List of Carolina Panthers starting quarterbacks - wikipedia List of Carolina Panthers starting quarterbacks NFL lists Current season 2017 season Quarterbacks Starting quarterbacks by touchdowns / touchdowns ( playoffs ) / yardage / 5000 yard seasons / completion / wins by team BUF MIA NE NYJ BAL CIN CLE PIT HOU IND JAX TEN DEN KC LAC OAK DAL NYG PHI WAS CHI DET GB MIN ATL CAR NO TB ARI LAR SF SEA Most wins Playoff records Most consecutive starts Most consecutive games with touchdown pass Win -- loss records 2012 Running backs Career rushing attempts leaders Career rushing yards leaders Career rushing touchdowns leaders Annual rushing yards leaders Annual rushing touchdowns leaders 2,000 - yard club 1,000 - yard duos Receivers Career receptions leaders Career receiving yards leaders Career receiving touchdowns leaders Annual receptions leaders Annual receiving yards leaders Annual receiving touchdowns leaders Defense Career sacks leaders Annual sacks leaders Career interceptions leaders Annual interceptions leaders Special teams Longest field goals Career field goals leaders Career punting yards leaders Career punt return yards leaders Career kickoff return yards leaders Annual field goals leaders Annual punting yards leaders Annual punt return yards leaders Annual kickoff return yards leaders Other lists Most consecutive starts ( and games played ) Career all - purpose yards leaders Career scoring leaders Brett Favre 's career achievements Peyton Manning 's career achievements Cam Newton ( 2011 -- present ) These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Contents 1 Quarterback starts ( by season ) 2 Most games as starting quarterback 3 See also 4 References Quarterback starts ( by season ) Derek Anderson ( 2014, 2016 ) Vinny Testaverde ( 2007 ) Jake Delhomme ( 2003 -- 2009 ) Steve Beuerlein ( 1996 -- 2000 ) The number of games started during the season is listed to the right of the player 's name. Season Regular season Postseason References 1995 Kerry Collins ( 13 ) / Frank Reich ( 3 ) Kerry Collins ( 12 ) / Steve Beuerlein ( 4 ) Kerry Collins ( 2 ) 1997 Kerry Collins ( 13 ) / Steve Beuerlein ( 3 ) 1998 Steve Beuerlein ( 12 ) / Kerry Collins ( 4 ) 1999 Steve Beuerlein ( 16 ) 2000 Steve Beuerlein ( 16 ) 2001 Chris Weinke ( 15 ) / Matt Lytle ( 1 ) 2002 Rodney Peete ( 14 ) / Randy Fasani ( 1 ) / Chris Weinke ( 1 ) 2003 Jake Delhomme ( 15 ) / Rodney Peete ( 1 ) Jake Delhomme ( 4 ) Jake Delhomme ( 16 ) 2005 Jake Delhomme ( 16 ) Jake Delhomme ( 3 ) 2006 Jake Delhomme ( 13 ) / Chris Weinke ( 3 ) 2007 Vinny Testaverde ( 6 ) / David Carr ( 4 ) / Matt Moore ( 3 ) / Jake Delhomme ( 3 ) 2008 Jake Delhomme ( 16 ) Jake Delhomme ( 1 ) 2009 Jake Delhomme ( 11 ) / Matt Moore ( 5 ) Jimmy Clausen ( 10 ) / Matt Moore ( 5 ) / Brian St. Pierre ( 1 ) 2011 Cam Newton ( 16 ) 2012 Cam Newton ( 16 ) 2013 Cam Newton ( 16 ) Cam Newton ( 1 ) 2014 Cam Newton ( 14 ) / Derek Anderson ( 2 ) Cam Newton ( 2 ) 2015 Cam Newton ( 16 ) Cam Newton ( 3 ) 2016 Cam Newton ( 14 ) / Derek Anderson ( 2 ) 2017 Cam Newton ( 16 ) Cam Newton ( 1 ) Most games as starting quarterback The following quarterbacks have the most starts for the Panthers in regular season games. Bold text indicates the player is currently on the team 's roster. Name GP Games played GS Games started Number of wins as starting quarterback Number of losses as starting quarterback Number of ties as starting quarterback Pct Winning percentage as starting quarterback Name GP GS Pct Newton, Cam Cam Newton 108 108 62 45. 579 Delhomme, Jake Jake Delhomme 91 90 53 37 0. 589 Beuerlein, Steve Steve Beuerlein 59 51 23 28 0. 451 Collins, Kerry Kerry Collins 45 42 22 20 0. 524 Weinke, Chris Chris Weinke 27 19 17 0. 105 Peete, Rodney Rodney Peete 16 15 8 7 0. 533 Moore, Matt Matt Moore 22 13 7 6 0. 538 Clausen, Jimmy Jimmy Clausen 13 10 9 0. 100 Testaverde, Vinny Vinny Testaverde 7 6 0. 333 Anderson, Derek Derek Anderson 22 0. 500 Carr, David David Carr 6 0. 250 Reich, Frank Frank Reich 0 0. 000 Fasani, Randy Randy Fasani 0 0. 000 Lytle, Matt Matt Lytle 0 0. 000 St. Pierre, Brian Brian St. Pierre 0 0. 000 As of the 2017 season See also List of NFL starting quarterbacks References Jump up ^ `` 1995 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 1996 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 1997 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 1998 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 1999 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2000 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2001 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2002 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2003 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2004 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2005 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2006 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2007 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2008 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2009 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2010 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2010 - 11 - 28. Jump up ^ `` 2011 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2011 - 09 - 11. Jump up ^ `` 2012 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2012 - 10 - 02. Jump up ^ `` 2014 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players ''. Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2015 - 01 - 01. Carolina Panthers Founded in 1995 Based and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina Franchise Franchise Team history Seasons Coaches Players Expansion draft First - round draft picks Starting quarterbacks Records and statistics Broadcasters Stadiums Memorial Stadium ( Clemson ) Bank of America Stadium Culture and lore Jerry Richardson Sir Purr Cardiac Cats Carolina Topcats `` Sweet Caroline '' ( song ) Rivalries Atlanta Falcons Tampa Bay Buccaneers Seattle Seahawks Hall of Honor Mike McCormack Sam Mills PSL Owners Wild card berths ( 2 ) 2005 2017 Division championships ( 6 ) 2003 2008 2013 2014 2015 Conference championships ( 2 ) 2003 2015 Retired numbers 51 Media Broadcasters Mick Mixon Eugene Robinson Bill Rosinski TV : WCCB Radio : WBT Current league affiliations League : National Football League Conference : National Football Conference Division : South Division Seasons ( 24 ) 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Carolina Panthers starting quarterbacks Frank Reich ( 1995 ) Kerry Collins ( 1995 -- 1998 ) Steve Beuerlein ( 1996 -- 2000 ) Chris Weinke ( 2001 -- 2002, 2006 ) Matt Lytle ( 2001 ) Rodney Peete ( 2002 -- 2003 ) Randy Fasani ( 2002 ) Jake Delhomme ( 2003 -- 2009 ) David Carr ( 2007 ) Vinny Testaverde ( 2007 ) Matt Moore ( 2007, 2009 -- 2010 ) Jimmy Clausen ( 2010 ) Brian St. Pierre ( 2010 ) Cam Newton ( 2011 -- present ) Derek Anderson ( 2014, 2016 ) List of most recent starting quarterbacks in the National Football League ( as of Week 17 of the 2017 NFL season ) American Football Conference AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West Tyrod Taylor ( Buffalo Bills ) Jay Cutler ( Miami Dolphins ) Tom Brady ( New England Patriots ) Bryce Petty ( New York Jets ) Joe Flacco ( Baltimore Ravens ) Andy Dalton ( Cincinnati Bengals ) DeShone Kizer ( Cleveland Browns ) Landry Jones ( Pittsburgh Steelers ) T.J. Yates ( Houston Texans ) Jacoby Brissett ( Indianapolis Colts ) Blake Bortles ( Jacksonville Jaguars ) Marcus Mariota ( Tennessee Titans ) Paxton Lynch ( Denver Broncos ) Patrick Mahomes II ( Kansas City Chiefs ) Philip Rivers ( Los Angeles Chargers ) Derek Carr ( Oakland Raiders ) National Football Conference NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Dak Prescott ( Dallas Cowboys ) Eli Manning ( New York Giants ) Nick Foles ( Philadelphia Eagles ) Kirk Cousins ( Washington Redskins ) Mitchell Trubisky ( Chicago Bears ) Matthew Stafford ( Detroit Lions ) Brett Hundley ( Green Bay Packers ) Case Keenum ( Minnesota Vikings ) Matt Ryan ( Atlanta Falcons ) Cam Newton ( Carolina Panthers ) Drew Brees ( New Orleans Saints ) Jameis Winston ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ) Drew Stanton ( Arizona Cardinals ) Sean Mannion ( Los Angeles Rams ) Jimmy Garoppolo ( San Francisco 49ers ) Russell Wilson ( Seattle Seahawks ) Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Carolina_Panthers_starting_quarterbacks&oldid=832945000 '' Categories : Lists of National Football League quarterbacks by team Carolina Panthers players Carolina Panthers lists Hidden categories : Articles with hCards Talk Contents About Wikipedia Italiano Edit links This page was last edited on 28 March 2018, at 20 : 33. 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Question: who was the first quarterback for the carolina panthers
Answer: Kerry Collins