Given the uncertain and sensitive nature of concussions, the Carolina Panthers may not know exactly when they’ll have Sam Darnold back. So, they signed up for a little insurance on Tuesday.
As first reported by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Panthers will be adding quarterback Josh Love to their practice squad.
With Sam Darnold in concussion protocol, the #Panthers are adding a quarterback …
They're signing former San Jose State and #Rams QB Josh Love to the practice squad, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2021
This move, of course, follows the fluid status of Darnold—who exited Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons after sustaining a hit to the head. Backup P.J. Walker, for the second straight week, took over in his absence for much of the fourth quarter.
Love, who joins fellow passer James Morgan on the practice squad, will presumably serve as that insurance while Carolina gauges the health of Darnold throughout the week. The 25-year-old broke into the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of San Jose State University with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020.
In 2019, Love passed for 3,923 yards and 22 touchdowns with the Spartans. He was named the MWC Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts.
Love, additionally, is not the quarterback most of you have probably been hoping the Panthers would sign.
