The Carolina Panthers plan to sign free-agent quarterback Bryce Perkins "this week," according to Darin Gantt of the team's official website.

The Carolina Panthers announced plans to add a quarterback for the final week of the preseason on Sunday. The team says they plan to sign reigning UFL MVP Bryce Perkins this week, according to multiple reports.

Perkins joins Carolina after the team's No. 2 quarterback, Andy Dalton, suffered an elbow sprain during Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to Houston. The UFL star last spent time in the NFL as a backup with the Rams in 2022,

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young appears to be on an upward trajectory entering his third year in the NFL, but he had to overcome a tough start to his career.

Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) scrambles against the DC Defenders during the fourth quarter of the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America’s Center. / Jeff Le-Imagn Images