Saturday, August 16thTime: 1:00 p.m. ETTV Channel: NBC - WRALDT (Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville), Telemundo - WDKT (Green

As first reported by ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter on Sunday, the Panthers plan on signing quarterback Bryce Perkins. The move comes after yesterday's right elbow injury to backup Andy Dalton, who made an early exit from the 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans.

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

The Panthers are preparing for their third preseason game, and they’ll have an extra arm on the depth chart to see them through the schedule.

NFL rookie Nic Scourton is suffering from a collapsed lung. The Carolina Panthers’ second-round pick began showing symptoms during a joint practice with the Texans in Houston on Thursday, Aug. 14, according to Panthers coach Dave Canales.

The cause of Nic Scourton's exit from Thursday's practice was a bit more serious than what the Panthers had initially believed.

His symptoms initially presented as heat exhaustion until further tests were administered at a nearby hospital.