Kenny Pickett to start Hall of Fame Game for Panthers
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Panthers will play the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, with backup quarterback Kenny Pickett starting.
- Head coach Dave Canales confirmed that no starters, including rookie offensive tackle Monroe Freeling and starting quarterback Bryce Young, are expected to play in the game.
- Rookie Haynes King is expected to take over quarterback duties after Pickett's time on the field.
- The team plans to distribute playing time among several players to avoid overloading any one group and to evaluate competition for starting positions.
- The game will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
