Panthers' Bridgewater out, Walker to start vs. Lions
Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is inactive for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Backup P.J. Walker will start in Bridgewater's absence.
PJ Walker will be starting at QB 😀 pic.twitter.com/dsFEAPlev9
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 22, 2020
Bridgewater sprained his MCL in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was a game-time decision. The quarterback was seen testing out his injury earlier but was ruled out shortly before kickoff.
Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater testing out that injured right knee in workouts less than 2 hours before kickoff with coaches watching. This truly is a game time decision. @AP_NFL pic.twitter.com/eTzsu41Bh0
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) November 22, 2020
Walker has made two appearances this season, completing three passes for 15 yards.
The Panthers will also have Will Grier active behind Walker.
Carolina started the season 3-2 but have lost five straight games.