After Haynes King Injury, Panthers Sign Former CFB Star QB Kyle Trask to Contract
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Panthers signed former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask to bolster their quarterback depth after rookie Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason opener.
- Trask, a 2021 second-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has limited NFL experience with only seven game appearances and 11 passes thrown, completing four for 28 yards without touchdowns or interceptions.
- Panthers head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik previously worked with Trask in Tampa Bay, providing some familiarity for the new addition.
- Trask is expected to be behind Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett on the depth chart but adds another option following King’s injury, despite King’s notable game-winning touchdown run in the preseason opener.
- Carolina also waived wide receiver Malick Meiga and linebacker Nick Hampton with injury designations as part of their roster moves.
