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NFL quarterback injuries may give Panthers a Kenny Pickett trade opportunity Teams are scrambling for answers.

4 DAYS AGO • CATCRAVE.COM

Serving as backup to Young Pickett will be the Panthers' backup quarterback against the Falcons on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact For a second consecutive week, Pickett will be the QB2 behind Bryce Young, with Hayden King (coach's decision) serving as the emergency third quarterback. Pickett has appeared in 37 regular-season games and has a 16-11 record across 27 starts in his NFL career, with most of those starts taking place in 2022 and 2023 as a member of the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Rookie Miles Davis ran for a 1-yard touchdown, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked three field goals and the Carolina Panthers held on to defeat the Houston Texans 16-13 in the preseason finale...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Bryce Young and the Panthers find better footing in a 34-17 victory at the Jaguars

Bryce Young had much more success in his second game of the preseason, completing 5 of 6 passes for 49 yards and setting up a touchdown in Carolina’s 34-17 victory against the Jack...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Panthers are learning what Steelers already knew about Kenny Pickett The Carolina Panthers are discovering all of Kenny Pickett's flaws that caused the Pittsburgh Steelers to give up on him in the first place.

AUGUST 18 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills' new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

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AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Panthers' newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

The Carolina Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has a history with head coach Dave Canales

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Panthers Sign Former Bucs QB Kyle Trask Following Haynes King's Hamstring Injury

The Carolina Panthers signed Kyle Trask as a third quarterback with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King expected to miss time with a hamstrin...

AUGUST 9 • FOX SPORTS

Panthers Sign Former Bucs QB Kyle Trask Following Haynes King's Hamstring Injury

"He was spinning like Ben Roethlisberger": Pat McAfee makes bold comparison for Kenny Pickett that could spell doom for Haynes King's starter dream The Carolina Panthers registered a 33-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game after undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King's heroics.

AUGUST 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Panthers should jump at this Kenny Pickett trade package after Haynes King's breakout Carolina might have found its new backup QB — which means its old one needs to find a new home.

AUGUST 7 • FANSIDED.COM

Carson Beck, Haynes King Take Center Stage In Hall Of Fame Game

Rookie quarterbacks Carson Beck and Haynes King gave fans a Hall of Fame Game performance they won't soon forget.

AUGUST 7 • FOX SPORTS

Carson Beck, Haynes King Take Center Stage In Hall Of Fame Game

"He's already better than Kenny Pickett": NFL insider doesn't mince words as Haynes King leads sensational comeback win for Panthers vs. Cardinals Haynes King may have won his way into becoming the Carolina Panthers' backup quarterback for the 2026 season, according to at least one person.

AUGUST 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King ran in from the 5 on the final play of the game to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of...

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Solid in preseason opener Pickett started the Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals on Thursday, completing eight of 11 passes for 62 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

Impact Pickett was in on the first three drives for the Panthers, but the first pair of possessions netted a modest 38 yards on eight plays. However, the 2022 first-round pick was able to lead Carolina to its first touchdown the third time he had the ball, connecting with four different targets while helping drive the Panthers a total of 67 yards on 10 plays. Pickett kept most of his throws close to the line of scrimmage, but he recorded 19- and 18-yard completions to John Metchie and AJ Dillon, respectively, during the scoring march. Pickett projects to serve as the primary backup to Bryce Young during the regular season, and if Thursday's performance is any indication, the former appears to be picking up head coach Dave Canales' offense well in his first summer in Carolina.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

First play of 2026 NFL preseason is Kenny Pickett's strike to Ja'Tavion Sanders Carolina Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett opens up the 2026 NFL season with a strike to tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders.

AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM

"He needs to be benched," "Still awful": NFL fans brutally mock Kenny Pickett on "struggling to read" defense & getting sacked early in HOF game Kenny Pickett did not make a good account of himself in his first 15 minutes of play as a Carolina Panther.

AUGUST 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Who is the Panthers' starting quarterback vs Cardinals today in 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game? Football is back! The NFL Hall of Fame Game will be played tonight in Canton, Ohio between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals....

AUGUST 6 • BOLAVIP.COM

Kenny Pickett, Carson Beck Give Hall of Fame Game Some Real Intrigue | Deadspin.com The Hall of Fame Game is back as the Panthers face the Cardinals. Here are the biggest storylines, including Kenny Pickett and Carson Beck.

AUGUST 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Set for a series Pickett is set to play only a series or two in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Cardinals, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Once Pickett plays a series or two, rookie undrafted free agent Haynes King is set to play the rest of the game at quarterback. Pickett has bounced around teams since leaving the Steelers in 2024, playing for the Eagles and then the Raiders before settling with the Panthers this offseason. The 2022 first-rounder is looking to operate at a high level and display that he has what it takes to be an insurance option for the current NFC South champions.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

It'll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFL's exhibition season

Carson Beck makes his NFL debut and Kenny Pickett starts for his fifth team in four years

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

NFL Catchup: More Record Extensions; Shedeur Embracing QB Comp; Lamb's Unusual Routine

Tuesday saw several contract extensions across the NFL, with three members of the 2023 draft class setting new benchmarks at their respectiv...

AUGUST 5 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: More Record Extensions; Shedeur Embracing QB Comp; Lamb's Unusual Routine

"Season of hate watching starts": NFL fans show "zero excitement" for Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett matchup in HOF game Carson Beck's first taste of NFL action is coming sooner than many might have expected.

AUGUST 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

The Hall of Fame game QB matchup is set. Here's who's taking the field Carson Beck and Kenny Pickett will go toe-to-toe in this week's NFL preseason opener. Here's what to know about the matchup.

AUGUST 4 • USATODAY.COM

Haynes King: 'Making the most of my opportunity' Panthers QB Haynes King dishes on Ja'seem Reed's consistency, learning from Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett, parts of his game like his progre...

AUGUST 4 • PANTHERS.COM

Kenny Pickett: 'We're excited to go in Canton' Panthers QB Kenny Pickett comments on the intensity in today's practice, preparing to start the Hall of Fame game on Thursday, his knowledge...

AUGUST 4 • PANTHERS.COM

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Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Bryce Young and the Panthers find better footing in a 34-17 victory at the Jaguars

Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills' new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

Panthers' newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

Panthers Sign Former Bucs QB Kyle Trask Following Haynes King's Hamstring Injury

Carson Beck, Haynes King Take Center Stage In Hall Of Fame Game

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

It'll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFL's exhibition season

NFL Catchup: More Record Extensions; Shedeur Embracing QB Comp; Lamb's Unusual Routine