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Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk ROB MAADDI, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The Panthers' victory was led by undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King, who made a significant play to seal the win.
In the NFL preseason opener, the Carolina Panthers secured a comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals. The game, known as the Hall of Fame game, took place on Thursday night. The Panthers' victory was led by undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King, who made a significant play to seal the win.
King ran in a touchdown from the 5-yard line on the final play of the game, resulting in a 33-30 score in favor of the Panthers. Further details about the game and King's performance can be found through ValleyCentral sports news, which covered the event.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the NFL preseason opener, the Carolina Panthers secured a comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals. The game, known as the Hall of Fame game, took place on Thursday night. The Panthers' victory…
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