CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former XFL star P.J. Walker will start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Walker will replace Teddy Bridgewater, who was placed on the inactive list after going through two rigorous pregame sessions to test the right knee that was sprained a week ago in a loss to Tampa Bay.
This will be Walker's first NFL start. He has played twice when Bridgewater has left with injuries, completing 3-of-8 pass attempts for 15 yards.
He will be backed up by Will Grier, a third-round pick in 2019 who was 0-2 as the starter last year when Cam Newton was injured.