Back in May, Darnold's NFL team, the Carolina ... the Panthers had a surprise for the 24-year-old athlete: they replaced the actual team logo with his drawing on the side of his helmet.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen’s helmet shows Walter Payton “Man of the Year” decal at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday, December 15, 2024. KHADEJEH ...