Rookie QB Reportedly Prone to Injury

Carolina Panthers Rookie Quarterback Matt Coral Against New England Patriots

The injury took place during last night's pre-season matchup.

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Head coach Matt Roulette said the third-round pick had a Lisfranc (mid-foot) injury

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And will probably be out for the remainder of your rookie season.

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When he was selected in the 2022 draft with the number 94 overall pick,

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So Coral was expected to compete with PJ Walker,

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That was behind current starter Sam Darnold for the primary backup spot.

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But with the inclusion of Baker Mayfield earlier this off-season,

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The Ole Miss product was slated to play the third string.

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The Coral was unlikely to see much time on the field in his rookie season,

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But the injury is devastating to his development as an NFL quarterback.

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