Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss at least four weeks with a significant high ankle sprain, coach Matt Rhule confirmed to the media on Monday. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was first to report the news.
Rhule added that Darnold is likely to be placed on short-term injured reserve with a designation to return in four weeks. In the meantime, the Panthers are likely to have P.J. Walker back up Baker Mayfield while Darnold is recovering.
The diagnosis comes after Darnold underwent an MRI on Saturday to confirm the injury that he suffered in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Bills.
