The Panthers have a new quarterback. On Wednesday, Carolina placed Taylor Heinicke on injured reserve and signed Garrett Gilbert to replace him. 
Heinicke took over as the starting QB after Cam Newton was shut down due to a shoulder injury. Then, on Sunday against the Falcons, Heinicke fell hard on his elbow in the second quarter. He mustered up the courage to return to the game after a brief exit, but a Wednesday morning MRI revealed a serious injury for the fill-in and it will necessitate a stint on the IR.
With Gilbert in the fold, the Panthers now have two healthy QBs in Heinicke and Kyle Allen. Allen, in all likelihood, will get the start in the Panthers’ season finale.
Gilbert, meanwhile, offers some familiarity with the Panthers’ offense since he was with the team in the in 2017 and the 2018 offseason. For now, he’ll put his opportunity with Orlando Apollos of the AAF on hold for a chance to prove himself on the NFL’s gridiron.
AAF must be getting a little upset that the NFL is plucking some of their “premier” quarterbacks. Took their #1 Josh Johnson a couple of weeks ago.
3rd paragraph is wrong
“Heinicke placed on IR” but he’s also apparently one of two healthy QB’s
Gilbert Grape is back!
So Heinicke got placed on IR, but is still considered a healthy QB? Ok then
Time to pick up the fantasy defense Gilbert Grape will be playing against!! Blitz the hell out the guy…he’ll love that lol!!