The Carolina Panthers had a rough outing in their second preseason game against the Houston Texans as their passing offense struggled.

The Carolina Panthers plan to sign free-agent quarterback Bryce Perkins "this week," according to Darin Gantt of the team's official website.

The Carolina Panthers lost their second preseason game, at Houston on Saturday. Carolina has now been outscored 50-13 in the preseason.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is evaluating his team after a 20-3 preseason loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. ESPN insider David Newton is questioning Canales' decision to sit the starters after very limited action against the Texans.

After a sour showing from quarterback Bryce Young and the starting offense, backup Andy Dalton came in on the team's third possession during their preseason matchup against the Houston Texans. But the veteran lasted just that one drive, as he was removed with what the Panthers announced as a right elbow injury.

Damiere Byrd had dedicated his life to football. As a former wide receiver, football had been his day job. After playing college ball at the University of South Carolina and nine seasons in the NFL, including five with the Carolina Panthers, Byrd needed to find a new way to define himself after he retired in 2024.

Saturday's preseason matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans was a thumpin, as former President George W. Bush might have put it. Carolina's starting offense was supposed to go at least three series against Houston's vaunted defense, but they performed so poorly that head coach Dave Canales yanked them after just six plays.