Panthers rookie QB Haynes King shines but suffers hamstring injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Rookie quarterback Haynes King impressed in the Panthers' 33-30 win over the Cardinals, throwing for 180 yards and two touchdowns while scoring the game-winning rushing touchdown. However, he sustained a hamstring injury during the final play and is now sidelined. ESPN’s Adam Schefter predicts King could still play a key role in the team's 2026 plans, possibly in a Taysom Hill-like capacity. The Panthers have signed Kyle Trask, adding depth to their quarterback position alongside Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett. King's situation will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis moving forward.
- •Haynes King recorded 180 passing yards and two touchdowns
- •King scored a game-winning rushing touchdown
- •He suffered a hamstring injury on the final play
- •Panthers signed Kyle Trask as quarterback depth
- •King's status will be evaluated weekly
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Top NFL insider makes very bold prediction about Panthers rookie QB Haynes King
"ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter thinks rookie QB Haynes King will factor into the Panthers' 2026 plans.
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