Panthers' Jack Plummer: Elevated for Week 8

Breaking News: Carolina Panthers Elevate Jack Plummer for Week 8

Panthers Quarterback Situation in Flux

In a surprising move, the Carolina Panthers have announced that quarterback Jack Plummer has been elevated from the practice squad for their Week 8 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. This move comes amid uncertainty surrounding starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who is dealing with an ankle injury.

Darnold suffered the injury in the Panthers' Week 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was replaced by backup quarterback P.J. Walker, who struggled in his first career start. The Panthers ultimately lost the game 21-3.

The move to elevate Plummer suggests that Darnold's injury may be more serious than initially thought. If Darnold is unable to play on Sunday, Plummer will likely make his first career start against the Falcons.

Plummer, a fifth-round pick by the Panthers in the 2022 NFL Draft, has yet to play a regular-season snap in his NFL career. He spent the preseason competing with Darnold and Walker for the starting job, but ultimately lost out to Darnold.