Panthers plan to sign quarterback after Haynes King injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Carolina Panthers plan to sign a quarterback following a hamstring injury sustained by Haynes King during the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals. King, who scored the game-winning touchdown, is expected to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. The Panthers currently have starter Bryce Young and backup Kenny Pickett available, but with three preseason games remaining, they need to bolster their quarterback depth. Possible signees include Kyle Trask and Jack Plummer, each with prior connections to the league and the team.
- •Haynes King injured his hamstring during a preseason game.
- •King scored the game-winning touchdown against the Cardinals.
- •The Panthers only have Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett healthy.
- •Kyle Trask and Jack Plummer are potential signees for the team.
- •The Panthers are approaching three remaining preseason contests.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers QB Haynes King week-to-week with hamstring injury after game-winning TD vs. Cardinals
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers reportedly planning to sign QB after injury to Haynes King
"According to The Athletic, the Panthers are planning on signing a QB to help make up for the absence of an injured Haynes King.
"The Panthers are expected to bring in another quarterback while King recovers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:17 PMPanthers QB Haynes King week-to-week with hamstring injury after game-winning TD vs. Cardinals
The Panthers are expected to bring in another quarterback while King recovers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 8:10 PMPanthers reportedly planning to sign QB after injury to Haynes King
According to The Athletic, the Panthers are planning on signing a QB to help make up for the absence of an injured Haynes King.
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