Report: Panthers signing XFL standout QB P.J. Walker

The Carolina Panthers will be signing XFL star P.J. Walker per source

— Dianna (@diannaESPN) March 23, 2020

According to a report by Dianna Russini at ESPN, the Carolina Panthers are signing former Colts/XFL quarterback P.J. Walker.

While the league’s comeback year was cut short by the coronavirus, a number of players made clear cases that they belonged in the NFL. Walker may have been at the top of that list.

The level of competition he faced certainly deserves an asterisk, but Walker (5-foot-11, 216 pounds) looked like the most dynamic QB in the XFL this past season. He led the league with 1,335 passing yards and threw 15 touchdowns and four interceptions for the Houston Roughnecks. Only Josh Johnson had a higher passer rating. Walker went 5-0 and made some head-turning plays every week, including this one.

P.J. Walker stats in five XFL games (all wins): 119-of-184 (65%), 1,338 yards, 15 passing TD, 4 INT and this throw. pic.twitter.com/bLP1YBI6Wf

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 23, 2020

Walker is a product of Temple, where he played under coach Matt Rhule. His arrival will not threaten Teddy Bridgewater’s current status as the projected starter. It does put Kyle Allen and Will Grier on notice, though.

This is a great signing.