Head coach Frank Reich said Corral (foot) participated in the opening installment of OTAs, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
Corral was a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2022 but missed his entire rookie season after undergoing Lisfranc surgery in early September. Carolina signed Andy Dalton and traded up for No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young this offseason, so despite being healthy, Corral finds himself competing for a roster spot in Year 2.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Hoping for No. 3 QB job
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Corral (foot) has gained weight since last year and will try to convince the Panthers to carry a third QB this season, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The 2022 third-round pick missed his entire rookie season after having Lisfranc surgery in early September. He then saw the Panthers sign Andy Dalton and trade up for Bryce Young at No. 1 overall, leaving Corral and Jacob Eason to duke it out for the possibility of a No. 3 QB job. Coach Frank Reich said in early March that he wasn't sure about Corral's availability for OTAs, so it's possible the second-year QB doesn't practice until training camp.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: May not be ready for OTAs
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Head coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that Corral (foot) may miss the start of OTAs while he recovers from Lisfranc surgery, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Corral missed the entirety of his rookie season after undergoing surgery in early September. The Panthers originally maintained hope that Corral would be fully cleared ahead of the offseason program, but given the typical timeline associated with his recovery from surgery, the fact that the quarterback still hasn't been deemed 100 percent isn't overly surprising. Even if he sits out OTAs, Corral should still have a good chance at being ready to go for training camp, when he could be competing for anything between the starting role and the third spot on the depth chart. For the time being, Corral remains the only Carolina quarterback under contract for the upcoming season, but the Panthers will surely bring in some competition at the position via the trade or free-agent market or through the 2023 NFL Draft this offseason.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Undergoes foot surgery
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Corral recently underwent successful surgery on his left foot and returned to Carolina's team facility Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Corral is still likely to miss the entire 2022 campaign after being placed on injured reserve, but it's an encouraging sign to see him in good spirits following Lisfranc surgery. The rookie third-round pick faces a lengthly rehab but is expected to be healthy by next year's training camp. With Sam Darnold (ankle) and Baker Mayfield both set for free agency this offseason, it's possible Corral gets a chance to compete for the starting quarterback role in 2023, though Carolina will likely bring in competition via the daft or free agency.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Ruled out for season
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Corral (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for the 2022 season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Players placed on IR before the end of the preseason aren't eligible to return. Corral struggled in two exhibition appearances before suffering a Lisfranc injury, and he likely would've been a gameday inactive to start his career if he'd stayed healthy. The rookie third-round pick faces a lengthy rehab after Lisfranc surgery, but the Panthers won't need to rush him back and presumably will have other options at quarterback next year, be it Baker Mayfield, a rookie or a new veteran. The 23-year-old Corral gets a redshirt year and can only hope for a shot to compete for the top spot next offseason.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Diagnosed with Lisfranc injury
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Corral has a Lisfranc injury in his left foot, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Newton suggests it could be a season-ending injury after coach Matt Rhule used the term "significant." Corral, a rookie third-round pick, was expected to be the Panthers' No. 3 QB before he hurt his foot during Friday's preseason loss to New England. He struggled in his two appearances this preseason, completing 10 of 24 passes for 69 yards. P.J. Walker now has a much better shot to stick with the Panthers behind Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Sustains foot injury Friday
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Corral suffered a foot injury during Friday's preseason loss in New England, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.
With Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold sitting out the Panthers' second exhibition, P.J. Walker and Corral split the workload at quarterback. Walker handled the first and third quarters, while Corral got the second and was expected to take the fourth before limping off the field and getting ruled out in the waning minutes of the contest. Overall, Corral completed nine of 15 passes for 58 yards and recorded three carries for six yards before his departure. The severity of his injury is unknown, but it could impact his ability to be available for the team's third preseason outing next Friday against the Bills.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Falls to third on depth chart
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Corral will enter training camp as the Panthers' No. 3 quarterback after Carolina acquired Baker Mayfield from the Browns on Wednesday, Ellis L. Williams of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Carolina traded up into the third round to select Corral this spring, just one offseason after trading for incumbent starter Sam Darnold. Now with Mayfield in the fold, he and Darnold will compete for the team's first-string job, a development that seemingly reduces Corral's chances of playing early on during his rookie campaign. However, with both Mayfield and Darnold on expiring contracts, Corral still looks to be an important piece of the Panthers' future, as his development during the upcoming season could affect the organization's decisions at the position moving forward.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Away for personal reasons
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Corral is absent from OTAs on Wednesday due to a family matter, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.
Corral has reportedly put together a string of solid appearances at OTAs, and offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo praised his footwork Wednesday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. McAdoo also mentioned that Corral will spend much of the offseason focusing on his ability to quickly process defenses and play calls. There's not yet any indication of how long the rookie third-round pick may be away from the team.
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Panthers' Matt Corral: Pegged by QB-needy Carolina
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The Panthers selected Corral in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 94th overall.
Corral (6-foot-2, 212 pounds) was a highly successful starter at Mississippi in college, posting some of the best dual-threat production nationwide while leading one of the country's highest-scoring offenses. Corral is a bit small to be doing much running in the NFL, though, and his abilities as a passer at the NFL level are up in the air at best. He'll compete with Sam Darnold for the chance to start for Carolina in 2022, though the latter should probably be considered the favorite for now.
