Panthers sign Kyle Trask as QB3 after Haynes King hamstring injury
Carolina adds former Buccaneers backup to quarterback room following Hall of Fame Game injury to rookie Haynes King.
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The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Kyle Trask on Sunday to serve as their third quarterback after rookie Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury in the Hall of Fame Game and was ruled week-to-week. Trask, a 2021 second-round pick by Tampa Bay, brings prior connection to Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who was the Buccaneers' offensive coordinator during Trask's time there.
- Panthers signed Kyle Trask as QB3 after Haynes King suffered hamstring injury in Hall of Fame Game.
- Trask was a 2021 second-round pick by Tampa Bay and has prior connection to Panthers head coach Dave Canales.
- King is week-to-week with his injury; Trask recently worked out for the Panthers.
- Panthers also waived wide receiver Malick Meiga and linebacker Nick Hampton with injury designations.
How it unfolded
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Event Haynes King injured in Hall of Fame Game
Panthers rookie quarterback Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury during the Hall of Fame Game and is expected to miss time.
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Event Panthers sign Kyle Trask as QB3
The Panthers officially signed Kyle Trask to their roster on Sunday to fill the void created by King's injury.
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Event Panthers waive two players with injury designations
The team announced the waiving of wide receiver Malick Meiga and linebacker Nick Hampton, both with injury designations.
What people are saying verbatim
“The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as a third quarterback on Sunday with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King expected to miss time with a hamstring injury.”
ESPN · ESPN · Aug 8
“King is considered week-to-week as a result of the hamstring injury.”
Joe Person, TheAthletic.com reporter · NBC Sports · Aug 8