# Undrafted Rookie QB Leads Panthers' Rally Past Cardinals in Preseason Opener

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in their NFL preseason opener, overcoming a deficit behind an undrafted rookie quarterback. The performance gives the Panthers an intriguing option in their backup QB competition, though preseason results are typically low-stakes.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/07/haynes-king-panthers-cardinals-hall-of-fame-game) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:26:33 GMT