According to Joe Person, formerly of the Charlotte Observer and currently of The Athletic, Taylor Heinicke has bested Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Allen for the Panthers’ backup quarterback job.
Panthers have waived rookie QB Kyle Allen, per source.
Allen would seem to be a good practice squad candidate -- for Panthers or someone else.— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 1, 2018Panthers keep Taylor Heinicke as their No. 2 QB. Garrett Gilbert waived.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 1, 2018Heinicke appeared to have a leg up on the competition after the first week of the preseason, as he was the first backup quarterback to enter the game in each of the Panthers’ final three preseason contests.