The Carolina Panthers will travel to Chicago to face the Chicago Bears in the preseason opener for both teams on Thursday night, and Panthers head coach Ron Rivera has announced that two notable players will not participate in the action. Quarterback Cam Newton and linebacker Luke Kuechly will both sit out of the game for Carolina as a precaution according to Rivera.
Kyle Allen will get the start at quarterback, but we’ll also see plenty of 2019 third round pick Will Grier, as well as Taylor Heinicke on Thursday since the team is still trying to decide who will be the No.