Carolina Panthers He’s Preparing as If He’s Going to Play: Matt Rhule Updates us on Teddy Bridgewater’s Injury Status Carolina quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been limited in practice all week after hurting his knee late in the Panthers’ loss to the Buccaneers. Today, head Coach Matt Rhule refuted reports that he wouldn’t play Sunday – adding that “he’s preparing as if he’s going to play” this week against the Lions. The Panthers are being cautious with Bridgewater’s injury and will continue to evaluate him before determining his game status. Backup quarterbacks PJ Walker and Will Grier are splitting practice reps in the event one of them will have to start Sunday. November 19, 2020