Tagged: PJ Walker (8 Results)
Panthers name QB Darnold starter vs. Broncos
The Carolina Panthers announced this week that SAM DARNOLD will make his 2022 regular season debut when he starts at quarterback against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Darnold spent the first… More 10 weeks of the season on injured reserve as he recovered from a high ankle sprain suffered in the preseason finale. With Darnold out, the Panthers have struggled behind fellow quarterbacks BAKER MAYFIELD and PJ WALKER. Time will tell if Darnold is able to add a spark to the Panthers offense. Less
Source: Charlotte Observer
Panthers to stick with QB Walker for TNF
Carolina Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks confirmed that the team will stick with PJ WALKER at quarterback for Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Walker struggled last Sunday against the… More Cincinnati Bengals, but Wilks said that he trusts the process and his decision-making. If Walker struggles again, fellow quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD could be called upon to step in like he did against the Bengals. Less
Source: Team Website
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Panthers sticking with QB Walker, kicker Pineiro
Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks said that the Panthers will be sticking with P.J. WALKER at quarterback heading into Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. BAKER MAYFIELD, who has returned… More to full practice from an ankle injury, will continue to hold the clip board as Walker’s backup. SAM DARNOLD is reportedly still progressing from a high ankle sprain that landed him on injured reserve to start the season. Wilks also said that the team will not be working out kickers after EDDY PINEIRO missed two crucial kicks at the end of Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Fantasy owners likely have better options all around. Less
Source: Team Website
Panthers QB Walker to start vs. Bucs
Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker will start consecutive games for the first time in his NFL career in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sam Darnold’s high ankle sprain, "ligament… More damage" in Baker Mayfield’s ankle, and Matt Corral’s season-ending Lisfranc injury, left Walker as the last man standing for the Panthers. Fantasy owners likely have better options than the Panthers this weekend. Less
Source: Team Website
Panthers place Darnold on injured reserve
The Carolina Panthers placed backup quarterback SAM DARNOLD on injured reserve on Thursday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Darnold suffered a high… More left ankle sprain during last week’s preseason finale and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. With Darnold out, the Panthers have starter BAKER MAYFIELD and backup PJ WALKER on the current 53-man roster. Less
Source: Team Website
Winner, Winner…Chicken Dinner!
Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced the winner of the team’s quarterback competition on Monday, handing the starting gig to BAKER MAYFIELD. The newcomer Mayfield had been battling holdover quarterback… More SAM DARNOLD throughout training camp and the preseason. Darnold will hold the clipboard, with fellow quarterback PJ WALKER likely taking on third-string duties. Rookie quarterback MATT CORRAL suffered a foot injury last week that is expected to keep him out for most, if not all, of the season. Less
Source: Team Website
Panthers QB Darnold has broken scapula
Struggling Carolina Panthers quarterback SAM DARNOLD had an MRI on Tuesday morning and the results may explain some of his struggles. Darnold was diagnosed with a broken scapula, otherwise know as… More a busted shoulder blade. The injury is in his right throwing shoulder and Darnold is expected to miss several weeks. No decision has been made about whether or not he will go on injured reserve. With Darnold out, PJ WALKER is expected to start for the Panthers against the Arizona Cardinals this week. Less
Source: Team Blog