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Haynes King set to make NFL debut for Panthers in Hall of Fame Game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:24 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Haynes King set to make NFL debut for Panthers in Hall of Fame Game

Summary

Haynes King is expected to make his NFL debut for the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night. Signed earlier this year after going undrafted, King aims to secure a backup quarterback position behind two veterans. He was honored as the 2025 ACC Player of the Year and received the Earl Campbell Award during his college career. King was a standout at Longview High School, leading the Lobos to a state championship in 2018. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live.

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By the Numbers

•Hall of Fame Game kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday.
•King is vying for a backup quarterback role.
•He won the 2025 ACC Player of the Year award.
•King previously led Longview High School to a state title in 2018.
•Carolina Panthers signed King after he went undrafted.

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3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Longview native Haynes King set for NFL debut in Hall of Fame game

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LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK)– Former Longview Lobo Haynes King is expected to make his NFL debut for the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night in the league’s annual Hall of Fame Game. King was signed by Carolina earlier this year after not being selected during the NFL Draft and will enter Thursday’s game looking to secure a […]
— Yahoo Sports

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