Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers: Players to watch

Panthers at Steelers: Players to watch

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 17: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers react after a third quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 17: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers react after a third quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Kyle Allen, QB

At quarterback behind Cam Newton, Gilbert and Henicke, rookie Kyle Allen has thrown only two preseason passes in limited playing time. On Thursday, he will given an entire half to showcase his talents for not only the Panthers but other potentially interested NFL teams.

Quarterback is a prized position in the league and having a solid backup behind any starter is critical – last year it led to a Super Bowl for Philadelphia, and Allen will be given an opportunity to prove he should be considered for either the practice squad in Carolina or elsewhere.

Typically, teams do not carry more than two active quarterbacks but the chances more than one, if any, wind up on the practice squad is even more slim. At this point it seems the Panthers are not likely to keep all four quarterbacks past Saturday’s deadline.

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