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Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield may very well open his first season in Carolina against his former team, the Browns, should he win the starting job over Sam Darnold during training camp. However, he probably won’t be facing the man set to replace him under center after judge Sue L. Robinson, the disciplinary officer appointed by the NFL and players association, ruled that Deshaun Watson should be suspended for six games to start the 2022 season.