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Quarterback position becomes even thinner for the Carolina Panthers following latest injury

Carolina Panthers v Los Angeles Rams The went into Week 6 without both their starting quarterback and immediate backup, and left with yet another signal-caller sidelined by injury. Baker Mayfield suffered an during the team's Week 5 loss to San Francisco, leading Carolina's QB1 to miss Sunday's contest against the . Sam Darnold, the Panthers' immediate backup, was placed on the Injured Reserves list following a high-ankle sprain in early September. Darnold has yet to be activated. P.J. Walker earned the start with both Mayfield and Darnold inactive, but would soon find himself joining his fellow quarterbacks on the sidelines after suffering a . PJ Walker cleared the concussion protocol, but is out with a neck injury.PJ Walker cleared the concussion protocol, but is out with a neck injury. Now without their top-three quarterbacks, former fourth-round draft pick Jacob Eason took control of the offense and closed out the day. Eason finished the game completing three-of-five passes with 59 yards and an interception. Prior to Walker's injury, the 27-year-old had completed 10 of his 16 pass attempts for 60 yards. Neither of the two put a score up on the board.

Jacob Eason will be the only quarterback on the Panthers roster if P J Walker doesn t return next week

Carolina Panthers v Indianapolis Colts Drafted by the in the fourth-round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Eason has spent time with three organizations over the last two years. Carolina added Eason to their practice squad following the team's '22 preseason campaign. Heading into Sunday's contest against the Rams, Eason was elevated to the active roster to serve as the QB2 prior to taking over for P.J. Walker. Outside of his week 6 action, the recently promoted quarterback has appeared in only one contest throughout his career - also against the Rams, but as a member of the Colts. Eason went two-for-five through the air with 25 yards and an interception during this 2021 bout. Carolina will look to add another quarterback to their roster if Walker isn't ready for week 7. NFL Injuries: Find out about ? Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found