Panthers and Cardinals kick off NFL preseason in Hall of Fame Game
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Carolina Panthers face the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio. Rookie quarterback Carson Beck will make his first NFL start for the Cardinals, while the Panthers will start Kenny Pickett, with Haynes King also expected to see significant playing time. This matchup features the coaching debut of Arizona's Mike LaFleur, replacing Jonathan Gannon. Both teams have players being inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend, with Larry Fitzgerald representing the Cardinals and Luke Kuechly for the Panthers.
- •Game starts at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio.
- •Carson Beck to start for Cardinals; Kenny Pickett for Panthers.
- •Haynes King expected to play significant snaps for Carolina.
- •Both teams have Hall of Famers being inducted this weekend.
- •Panthers previously appeared in the Hall of Fame Game in 1995.
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