CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers are planning to give third-round draft pick Will Grier his first NFL start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, a league source told ESPN.
An official announcement is expected Wednesday.
Second-year undrafted quarterback Kyle Allen has been the starter since Cam Newton was sidelined with a Lisfranc injury after a Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won his first four starts and five of his first six to help the Panthers to a 5-3 record.
Carolina has lost its past six games to fall out of playoff contention.