Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 8
Panthers QB Haynes King Goes Week-to-Week After 5-Yard Game-Winning TD
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 8

Panthers QB Haynes King Goes Week-to-Week After 5-Yard Game-Winning TD

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 8

Summary

  • Haynes King is week-to-week with a hamstring injury suffered on the 5-yard touchdown run that gave Carolina a 31-30 Hall of Fame Game win over Arizona with six seconds left.
  • The setback hits as the undrafted rookie was building momentum in the battle for the No. 2 job behind Bryce Young, after strong training-camp reviews and a sharp preseason debut.
  • King finished 21 of 34 for 180 yards and two passing touchdowns, adding 39 rushing yards and another score in Thursday's comeback.
  • Carolina is expected to bring in another quarterback during his recovery, with Kenny Pickett now competing for the backup role on a roster that currently has only three QBs.
  • The injury comes early in August, leaving the Panthers three preseason games to sort out depth after trading former backup Andy Dalton to Philadelphia in the offseason.

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