3 years agoCarolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) is in line for a multi-week absence due to a fractured scapula, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Earlier Tuesday, veteran signal caller Matt Barkley was brought aboard to Carolina's QB room, but P.J. Walker stands to take over as the starter in Darnold's absence. After a strong start to the 2021 season, Darnold has seen his production plunge over the past five weeks, exceeding the 200-yard passing mark just once in that span. With the Panthers set to face a strong Cardinals defense Sunday, Walker can likely remain a wait and see season-long candidate, while Darnold's murky future and shaky production likely earns him a trip to the waiver wire in the vast majority of formats.--Jesse Borek
Source: Ian Rapoport