The Carolina Panthers are expected to make the move to rookie quarterback Will Grier on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, with Kyle Allen heading to the bench, according to an NFL Network report.
Grier, the Panthers’ third-round selection in the 2019 draft out of West Virginia, has not appeared in an NFL game. The 24-year old finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2018 after throwing for 3,864 yards, 37 touchdowns and eight interceptions at West Virginia.
Allen, who took over in Week 3 after Cam Newton suffered a foot injury, has been unable to lead the Panthers to victory in six consecutive games. Allen guided the Panthers (5-9) to four consecutive victories without throwing an interception after taking over the starting spot but has struggled ever since.
The 23-year-old Houston product has thrown for 3,027 yards this season with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, including 11 picks during the team’s losing streak. The Panthers are tied for last place in the NFC South with the Atlanta Falcons.