Panthers quarterback Haynes King suffers hamstring injury in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Panthers head coach Dave Canales reported that quarterback Haynes King has a hamstring injury following the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. King led the Panthers to a 33-30 victory, completing 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns, but was injured while diving for the end zone on the final play. Canales stated that King is not expected to play in the next exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills. The team has signed quarterback Kyle Trask to provide depth with only starter Bryce Young and backup Kenny Pickett healthy.
- •Haynes King injured his hamstring in the preseason opener against Arizona.
- •King completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Dave Canales does not expect King to play against Buffalo on Saturday.
- •The Panthers signed Kyle Trask to bolster their quarterback options.
- •The exhibition game against Buffalo marks the first at Highmark Stadium.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales provides injury update on QB Haynes King
"Panthers HC Dave Canales offered up some details on QB Haynes King's hamstring injury.
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