Sunday, September 30, 2007

Panthers QB Carr to start Sunday vs. Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A strained elbow wouldn't allow Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme to practice for the fourth straight day Saturday, which means backup David Carr will get the start in Sunday's game against Bucs, ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting.

Carr, a five-year starter in Houston, was signed in the offseason as an upgrade over last year's backup, Chris Weinke. Carr, who replaced Delhomme late in the third quarter against the Falcons, completed three of four passes for 56 yards in two run-dominated scoring drives in Carolina's win.

"Different players, different coordinator and a different coaching staff, but I kind of felt at home, to tell you the truth," Carr said earlier this week. "It was fun."

Delhomme's elbow was not the only injury concern for Carolina heading into Sunday's game, which will determine first place in the NFC South.

Middle linebacker Dan Morgan will not play after suffering an ankle injury against the Falcons. His backup, Adam Seward, returned to practice Friday for the first time in a week following a calf injury and is listed as questionable.

James Anderson moved from outside linebacker into Morgan's spot when he went out in the third quarter against Atlanta, and could start there Sunday.

The news is better for right guard Jeremy Bridges, who practiced Friday for the first time this week after being sidelined with a toe injury. He's listed as probable.

Bridges returned last week after a two-game suspension for his arrest on a misdemeanor assault charge, and the offensive line consistently opened up holes for the running game. DeShaun Foster had 122 of the Panthers' 175 yards rushing.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


Source: ESPN.com

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