Panthers confirm QB plans for Hall of Fame Game against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Carolina Panthers will not field their starters in the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. Head coach Dave Canales announced that Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback, though his playtime is yet to be determined. Undrafted rookie Haynes King, the 2025 ACC Offensive Player of the Year, will be available behind Pickett. Canales emphasized that the team is focusing on competition for starting positions and wants to avoid overloading any specific group. The Hall of Fame Game marks the first of four preseason matchups for the Panthers this summer.
- •Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback for the Panthers.
- •No starters will participate in the Hall of Fame Game.
- •Haynes King will be available as a backup quarterback.
- •The Panthers play the Cardinals in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday night.
- •This game is the first of four preseason matchups for the team.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales reveals QB, starters plans for Hall of Fame Game
"Which QB will the Panthers start in the Hall of Fame Game? Will they roll out their starters? HC Dave Canales provided those answers on Monday.
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