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Panthers add QB Kyle Trask and waive two players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Panthers add QB Kyle Trask and waive two players
Summary

The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Kyle Trask on August 9, following the injury of rookie Haynes King during the Hall of Fame Game. Trask, a former second-round pick, previously played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent part of last season on the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. The team also waived wide receiver Malick Meiga and outside linebacker Nick Hampton as part of their roster adjustments.

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Status Watch
  • •Panthers sign QB Kyle Trask on August 9
  • •Haynes King injured during Hall of Fame Game
  • •Trask was previously with Tampa Bay and Atlanta
  • •Malick Meiga and Nick Hampton waived
  • •Team adjusting roster before the season starts
Latest Updates
  • 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers sign former 2nd-round QB, part ways with 2 others
What they're saying
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With rookie QB Haynes King on the shelf, the Panthers have signed a former second-round pick to help them through the preseason.

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Carolina PanthersTampa Bay BuccaneersAtlanta FalconsNFLFootball

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