Panthers QB Andy Dalton to be sidelined with quad injury

Carolina Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton was a no-go at tonight’s Fan Fest outing of training camp. But why?

Head coach Dave Canales was asked about Dalton’s inactivity during his post-practice press conference.

“Andy’s got a quad injury right now,” Canales told reporters. “And so, we’re just trying to get him back. I’m not sure exactly the timeline—it’s a couple of weeks. But we’ll work him through it.”

Dalton isn’t the first Panther to experience a setback with his quad this summer. The 14th-year veteran joins tight end Stephen Sullivan, who was placed on injured reserve just hours before Thursday’s session, on the shelf.

In Dalton’s stead was third-stringer Jack Plummer, who has been with the team since the spring. Canales went on to add that he was encouraged by the undrafted rookie passer getting some fresh opportunities.

“And it was good for Jack Plummer, to get those reps,” he said. “Started off that first possession—missed a couple open guys just high. Part of the jitters. It’s part of it. It’s just so good to see him work through that, settle himself and start making plays.”