Once again, the Panthers are starting a different quarterback due to the incumbent starter suffering a high ankle sprain.
Interim coach Steve Wilks named Baker Mayfield the team’s Week 11 quarterback on Monday after announcing PJ Walker suffered an ankle injury in Thursday night’s 25-15 victory against Atlanta.
“An MRI on PJ (Walker) revealed a high ankle sprain, so Baker will be the starter this week, along with Sam being the backup,” Wilks said. “All those guys want to play, but we have to do what’s best for the team. A high ankle sprain means limited mobility for us moving around in the pocket. It was just best to let him sit this week and go with Baker.”
