The Panthers currently have three quarterbacks on the roster, including undrafted rookie Jack Plummer. He took part in Carolina’s rookie minicamp over the weekend and remains with the team, but further moves under center could be taking place. 
Carolina has 2023 first overall pick Bryce Young atop the depth chart. The 22-year-old did not meet expectations during his rookie season, but the team’s offseason moves in free agency and the draft were aimed in large part at providing him better protection up front and an enhanced skill-position group. Veteran Andy Dalton – who made three appearances and one start last season – is under contract for one more year as Young’s backup.
First-year head coach Dave Canales said in March the Panthers could be suitors for an experienced third quarterback. No addition on that front has been made through the post-draft wave of free agency, but Canales (who praised Plummer’s performance) noted the team is still keeping their “ears to the ground” on the subject of veteran signal-callers.
“What we always like to do is to add people, especially guys that have some kind of exposure to our system,” Canales said, via The Athletic’s Joe Person (subscription required). “I’m looking for value for the quarterback room. What do they bring for that room, for Bryce in particular?”
Ryan Tannehill, Blaine Gabbert, Brian Hoyer and Trevor Siemian are among the top options still available for the Panthers or other teams eyeing veteran insurance. Carolina has roughly $6MM in cap space entering Monday, a smaller figure than several others teams at this point in the offseason (although the Panthers have already inked their entire draft class). Given the depth of experienced passers on the market, any addition would likely not be an expensive one.
Part of the Canales hire was based the ex-Seahawks and Buccaneers staffers’ work developing quarterbacks. His ability to oversee a rebound performance from Young will be a defining storyline for the Panthers in 2024, but it will be interesting to see if the team adds depth behind him in the near future.
There is a veteran QB who has been running his mouth with regularity regarding how he is so much better than many of the starting QB’s today. He hasn’t played since 2021, so he could be a bit rusty. He has a lot of familiarity with the Panthers as well.
They could also take a look at the punt/pass/kick competitor who hasn’t played since Jan 2017.
Yes! Let’s go totally crazy. Let’s invite Colin Kaepernick, Cam Newton, and Robert Griffin III to camp to compete with Jack Plummer to be the third-string QB. As a consolation prize, the others get a spot on the Practice Squad, a Panthers beanie, five lunch tickets, and a Bryce Young bobble head.
Please, no names. 😀
Been wondering when the “woke” head coach of the Patriots was going to offer Colon (misspelled on purpose) Kapernick a guaranteed contract. Burrow and Mahomes better watch out.
Not sure any of the experienced free agents u mention would want to sign on as third string QB.
Especially if they would be sitting behind Dalton.
Gucci Dinucci is available.
I would too if my future was Bryce Young honestly.
Normally I would say the Panthers should take anybody they can get but those names up top aren’t any of them.
The Panthers cycle through QBs the way most teams cycle through kickers. Collecting all the jerseys would require a rather large closet…lol.
Are they Cleveland bad?
Unfortunately for Carolina, the interest isn’t mutual
You mean like, say, Andy Dalton?