Panthers Promote Mike White Amid QB Injuries

The Carolina Panthers are 4-4 and fighting for an NFC playoff spot but have been beset by quarterback injuries. Starter Bryce Young (right ankle) missed time after the Jets game but was a full participant in practice and expressed optimism about playing in Week 9. Backup Andy Dalton revealed he broke the right thumb on his throwing hand while playing through the injury in a 40-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills and is listed on the team injury report. Carolina promoted veteran Mike White from the practice squad to the active roster as insurance after placing offensive lineman Brady Christensen on injured reserve with an Achilles injury; White had a 405-yard start in 2021. Rookie Tetairoa McMillan has emerged as the team’s top pass-catcher (37 receptions, 512 yards) and made the midseason All‑Rookie Team.