The Carolina Panthers included three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster that was released earlier this week with starter Bryce Young leading the way, veteran Andy Dalton as his backup, and rookie Jack Plummer behind him. But it sounds like organization was not done adding depth at the game’s most important position.
According to a report from Carolina Panthers beat writer Joe Person of The Athletic, the Panthers have decided to sign veteran quarterback John Wolford as their practice squad quarterback.
“Panthers are signing former Wake Forest and Rams QB John Wolford to the practice squad, per league source. The 28-year-old Wolford was with Dave Canales last yr in Tampa Bay. Panthers likely will keep two QBs on p. squad, with Jack Plummer as the developmental guy,” Person said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Panthers are signing former Wake Forest and Rams QB John Wolford to the practice squad, per league source.
The 28-year-old Wolford was with Dave Canales last yr in Tampa Bay. Panthers likely will keep two QBs on p. squad, with Jack Plummer as the developmental guy.— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 30, 2024
While Wolford is not expected to be promoted to the team’s active roster this season barring an injury to a quarterback ahead of him, the addition still led to a lot of reactions.
If I remember correctly, @vrichardson444 was a big fan of Wolford coming out of Wake. https://t.co/gkBaCN22Jf
— Josh Klein (@joshkleinrules) August 30, 2024
Always been a Wolford fan https://t.co/lwTvNqRbm9
— Bobby Rosinski (@BobbyRosinski) August 30, 2024
How is Wolford only 28?!? He’s only 3 years older than Wake’s *current* quarterback and he hasn’t played a college snap since 2017!!! https://t.co/qCZLOiPUWV
— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) August 30, 2024
Nice addition to the practice squad. https://t.co/oyyr4VFHZP
— CJ🦥🥶 (@Slothhh17) August 30, 2024
The final spot on the #Panthers practice squad (for now) goes to a QB!
John Wolford joins Jack Plummer as the backup QBs to Bryce Young and Andy Dalton
Wolford spent last year in TB with current Carolina coaches Dave Canales, Brad Idzik, Harold Goodwin, and Joe Gilbert https://t.co/CKPz6ewgc4
— Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌🏽 (@PanthersAnalyst) August 30, 2024
The Wolf played great for the Rams. He's a spunky scrappy QB. https://t.co/gJJlo80jRy
— M.O.B $quad MIKE (@Mic_wrecka11) August 30, 2024
A former star at Wake Forest, Wolford signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted rookie back in 2018. He has since spent time with the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, it sounds like he will be joining the Panthers’ organization to add a little bit more depth to the quarterback position.
