FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • THESTATE.COM
P.J. WALKER
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Starts five games Walker started five of his six games played this season, completing 63 of 106 attempts (59.4%) for 731 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Impact Walker was thrust into Carolina's starting role amid injuries to Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Although he led the Panthers to a couple of wins, Walker was inconsistent prior to suffering an ankle injury of his own. As Walker is a restricted free agent this offseason, it may be surprising if he is retained, as his spot with the Panthers was connected to his former college coach, Matt Rhule, who was fired by Carolina early in the 2022 campaign.
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PJ Walker Wins Tom Berry Good Guy Award The award was presented by the Carolinas chapter of the PFWA.
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Ready for Week 14 Walker (ankle) is expected to play in Week 14 versus the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Impact Walker will be ready to go for the Panthers' first game following their bye week after missing the last two contests with an ankle sprain. With Baker Mayfield being let go Monday, Walker will likely operate as the top backup quarterback option behind Sam Darnold for the stretch run. Walker has produced 731 passing yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions while also rushing for 39 yards over six games this year.
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Inactive Sunday Walker (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against Denver.
Impact Walker was considered doubtful for Sunday's contest, so it's not a surprise he won't be suiting up. Sam Darnold will make his first start of the season with Baker Mayfield filling the backup role.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Week 12 Walker (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Impact Walker's expected to miss a second consecutive game after spraining his ankle in Week 10 against the Falcons. Sam Darnold is expected to make his first start of the season for the struggling Panthers offense, while Baker Mayfield will work as the backup if Walker sits out as expected.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as limited Thursday Walker (ankle) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Walker emerged from Week 10 action with a high-ankle sprain, which is expected to sideline him for a second game in a row Sunday versus the Broncos. Interim coach Steve Wilks said as much Wednesday, when Walker was limited, as he wants to give the quarterback Carolina's Week 13 bye to aid his recovery further. This weekend, Sam Darnold will direct the offense, with Baker Mayfield backing him up.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited participant Wednesday Walker (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact Walker was ruled out for Week 11 due to a high-ankle sprain after seeing game action in each of the previous six games. He was replaced as the starter by Baker Mayfield against the Ravens, but Sam Darnold is slated to start against Denver. If available, Walker figures to operate as the backup, but if he's sidelined again, Mayfield would be the only healthy quarterback available behind Darnold.
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Baker Mayfield will start for Panthers due to PJ Walker injury; Sam Darnold is backup Interim coach Steve Wilks announced the decision after revealing Walker suffered an ankle injury in Thursday night’s win over Atlanta.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THESTATE.COM
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Out with high-ankle sprain Coach Steve Wilks said Monday that Walker has a high-ankle sprain and will not play Week 11 versus Baltimore, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Walker will be replaced by Baker Mayfield in the starting lineup Week 11, with Sam Darnold set to operate as the top backup. Wilks said Walker is without a return timetable but won't be placed on IR, per Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site, an indication that the team is optimistic about his chances of returning to action without having to miss four games. Walker completed 10 of 16 passes for 108 yards with no touchdowns during Thursday's win over Atlanta. Steve Reed of the Associated Press confirms that he suffered the injury during the contest but was able to remain on the field.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Looks primed for another start Interim head coach Steve Wilks said Friday that he expects Walker to start Week 11 against Baltimore, but the staff will continue to evaluate the quarterback position ahead of the...
Impact Walker completed 10 of 16 passes for 108 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in a 25-15 win over Atlanta on Thursday, getting some assistance from a trio of dropped picks. He was benched at halftime for Baker Mayfield the week before in a blowout loss to Cincinnati, and he somehow has accounted for only 671 passing yards, 39 rushing yards and three touchdowns through five starts while leading the Panthers to a 2-3 record. If Walker does indeed get another start, he'll be at or near the bottom of most Week 11 quarterback fantasy rankings.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steers clear of turnovers in win Walker completed 10 of 16 passes for 108 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed three times for 14 yards in the Panthers' 25-15 win over the Falcons on Thursday night...
Impact Walker operated in a very strict game-manager role while D'Onta Foreman carried the load for the offense, but at least the inconsistent signal-caller remained free of turnovers after a benching in Week 9. Walker's modest but steady performance seemingly keeps him in the starting role for a Week 11 road matchup against the Ravens a week from Sunday.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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