Haynes King ruled out for Panthers' preseason finale against Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King has been ruled out of the preseason finale against the Houston Texans due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Dave Canales confirmed King's status, stating that he is not yet ready to play. King sustained the injury during a game-winning touchdown run earlier this month. The Panthers will evaluate their starters following a joint practice with the Texans before finalizing their lineup for the game. If Bryce Young is also unavailable, backups Kenny Pickett and Kyle Trask could see increased playing time.
- •Haynes King out with a hamstring injury for preseason finale.
- •Coach Dave Canales confirmed King's absence on Monday.
- •King impressed in earlier preseason games, against Arizona.
- •Bryce Young's participation is also uncertain; backup options include Pickett and Trask.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Fan-favorite QB already ruled out of Panthers' preseason finale vs. Texans
"It appears as though we've seen the last Panthers rookie QB Haynes King this summer.
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