Baker Mayfield is expected to be named the Panthers’ starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Browns, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe and Joseph Person.
Mayfield has competed with Sam Darnold for the top spot on the depth chart since being traded to Carolina in July. Mayfield logged one series under center in the preseason, a 13-play drive that ended on a fumble.
Carolina has seen a rotating cast at quarterback in recent years. Darnold, Cam Newton and PJ Walker each started games last year, while Teddy Bridgewater logged 15 starts in 2020.