Haynes King Injured, Panthers Seek Backup | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Haynes King lit up the Hall of Fame Game with a game-winning performance, throwing two TDs and rushing for another — but his night ended prematurely with a hamstring injury that sidelines him for at least a week. Despite his grit and celebration with teammates, his roster chances are slim: with Bryce Young starting and Kenny Pickett backing him up, King’s path to the 53-man roster is blocked. Expect the Panthers to bring in Kyle Trask as insurance while King recovers — and if he sticks around, it’ll likely be on the practice squad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…