Panthers Start Kenny Pickett in Hall of Fame Game as Bryce Young Sits Thursday
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Updated · Panthers.com · Aug 3
Panthers Start Kenny Pickett in Hall of Fame Game as Bryce Young Sits Thursday
3 articles · Updated · Panthers.com · Aug 3
Summary
Dave Canales said Kenny Pickett will open Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game against Arizona, with the quarterback expected to play only a few series before undrafted rookie Haynes King takes over.
The Panthers are holding out Bryce Young and most starters, using the extra preseason game to spread snaps, avoid overloading one group and evaluate players battling for roster and practice-squad spots.
Four preseason games also give Carolina more time to manage early-camp injuries, and Canales said the roster is getting healthier with Mitchell Evans, Tommy Tremble and Robert Hunt back in pads and Bobby Brown III activated.
At practice Monday, tight end Feleipe Franks stood out with back-to-back catches from Young in a two-minute drill, a sign of his continued development after spending 68% of his 2024 snaps on special teams.