Overview
- Panthers coach Dave Canales confirmed Monday that veteran Kenny Pickett will start the Hall of Fame Game and that Bryce Young will not play, with undrafted rookie Haynes King expected to take most of the second half.
- Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Tuesday that third‑round rookie Carson Beck will start for Arizona while veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II are unlikely to play.
- The Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 6, will serve as a controlled evaluation: teams will withhold clear‑cut starters and focus on assessing depth, competition battles and roster candidates.
- Carolina also reported minor roster updates this week, including right guard Robert Hunt returning to practice and defensive tackle Bobby Brown III being activated from the non‑football injury list.
- Coaches say the live reps give young players a real test and let teams judge which backups to trust during the regular season and which players deserve roster spots.