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NFL news roundup: Panthers QB Kenny Pickett to start Hall of Fame Game; Bears DB exits on cart

Kenny Pickett will start for the Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals. C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a lower calf strain, Kyle Monangai is day-to-day with a soft tissue injury, and DB Coby Bryant left practice on a cart due to an apparent leg injury.

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INJURIES

  • DT John Jenkins activated from physically unable to perform list

OTHER NEWS

  • DT Calais Campbell returned to practice after being away from the team following the death of his mother in late June.

INJURIES

  • S C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Coach Joe Brady confirmed Monday that Gardner-Johnson suffered a lower calf strain on Saturday. There is no timetable yet for his return.

DEPTH CHART NEWS

  • QB Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals. Pickett, slated to be Bryce Young's backup this season, joined the Panthers in the offseason after four seasons with Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Las Vegas. He started two of six games for the Raiders in 2025, throwing for 188 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

INJURIES

  • DT Bobby Brown III activated from non-football injury list

INJURIES

  • RB Kyle Monangai is day to day with a soft tissue injury, coach Ben Johnson told reporters.
  • DB Coby Bryant left Monday's practice on a cart after suffering an apparent leg injury, per local reporters.

INJURIES

  • TE RJ Maryland is not practicing Monday due to a hamstring injury.
  • CBÂ Carrington Valentine is not practicing Monday due to a hamstring injury.

SIGNINGS

INJURIES

  • WR Cyrus Allen (shin) is expected to return to practice later this week, per coach Andy Reid.
  • WR Xavier Worthy is dealing with a shoulder sprain and should return to practice this week, per Reid.

INJURIES

  • LB Kain Medrano activated from physically unable to perform list
Coverage from Nfl Dot Com News · by Around the NFL Staff · Aug 03, 2026 · read original