Panthers Name Pickett Starting QB for Hall of Fame Game Against Cardinals; Young to Sit Out
The Carolina Panthers are set to play the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL's Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. Head coach Dave Canales has named Kenny Pickett as the starting quarterback, with Haynes King expected to play after Pickett.…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 4, 2026 — The Carolina Panthers will face the Arizona Cardinals in the annual NFL Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. In a significant roster decision for the preseason opener, Panthers Head Coach Dave Canales announced that Kenny Pickett has been named the starting quarterback for the game.
Pickett, acquired by the Panthers earlier this offseason, will lead the offense against the Cardinals. Following Pickett’s performance, Haynes King is slated to see action at quarterback. The team has confirmed that Bryce Young, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, will not participate in the Hall of Fame game.
The Hall of Fame game traditionally marks the unofficial start of the NFL preseason, giving teams an early opportunity to evaluate players in a game setting. For the Panthers, this game will be a crucial early test for Coach Canales’s new regime and for Pickett as he integrates into the team.
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