Panthers’ Sam Darnold could reportedly miss several weeks with fractured scapula; P.J. Walker to start at QB

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold has struggled over the previous few weeks, and he now has an damage that may reportedly trigger him to overlook a while. On Tuesday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Darnold has suffered a fractured scapula. It is a proper shoulder damage that would reportedly trigger him to overlook a number of weeks. 

Darnold has been banged-up as of late, as he suffered this shoulder damage and was additionally in concussion protocol forward of Sunday’s 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots. The fourth-year quarterback was formally listed as questionable to play however did certainly swimsuit up. He had one other tough efficiency, nevertheless, throwing for simply 172 yards together with three interceptions. 

The previous No. 3 total choose has cooled off after what was regarded as a scorching begin. Darnold has thrown 10 interceptions in his final six video games and has 11 total, which is tied for probably the most within the NFL this season. He has not recorded a landing since Week 6, and Sunday marked the second sport this season the place he accomplished fewer than 50% of his passes. 

General, Darnold has thrown for 1,986 yards, seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 9 video games performed. When requested Monday about Darnold’s standing as Carolina’s beginning quarterback, head coach Matt Rhule didn’t exactly offer a clear answer. 

With Darnold sidelined for a bit, in comes P.J. Walker. The Temple product has identified Rhule for years and has seen some enjoying time this 12 months in three video games. Carolina may also signal quarterback Matt Barkley to again up Walker, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.