Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) dives forward and eludes a tackle by Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium Sunday September 7, 2025. / [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

Let's take a look at who Dave Canales has backing up the third-year quarterback. 37-year-old Andy Dalton serves as the contingency plan for Carolina. Otherwise known as the "Red Rifle," Dalton is in his third year with the Panthers. The 11-year veteran has seen stints with the Bengals, Saints, Bears, Cowboys, and now Panthers.

The Arizona Cardinals announced a singular roster move on Saturday in preparation for their game on Sunday in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. With second-year tight end Tip Reiman ruled out of the game with a foot injury, they elevated tight end Josiah Deguara from the practice squad.

The Carolina Panthers were outplayed on Sunday, but they were also thoroughly outcoached by a remade staff led by a first-year head coach. It was an embarrassin

Panthers expect Ikem Ekwonu to return from injury absence and make his 2025 season debut in Week 2 against Cardinals

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu is expected to make his regular-season debut on Sunday against the Cardinals.

Christensen may not be a household name, but as far as backup offensive linemen go he's about as good as it gets at this level.