The Panthers announced today that they have placed quarterback Taylor Heinicke on injured reserve and have signed free agent quarterback Garrett Gilbert to take his spot on the 53-man roster.
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke is on injured reserve (elbow) and the Panthers have signed QB Garrett Gilbert.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) December 26, 2018
Heinicke injured his left (non-throwing) elbow in last Sunday’s 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but he came back into the game after being checked out by the training staff. He finished the game completing 33/53 for 274 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.