Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers and is expected to miss time, according to multiple reports.
Backup Sam Darnold is on injured reserver with his own high-ankle sprain, meaning third-year pro P.J. Walker is line to start for the Panthers in Mayfield's expected absence. The Panthers next face the Los Angels Rams on Sunday.
The news of Mayfield's injury broke hours after the Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule. Secondary coach Steve Wilks will serve as interim head coach.
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