CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former XFL star P.J. Walker will start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Walker will replace Teddy Bridgewater, who was placed on the inactive list after going through two rigorous pre-game 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.