Maybe the principal sign of how the Panthers’ continuous quarterback rivalry has been uncovered.

Bread cook Mayfield will begin the Panthers’ preseason opener versus the Washington Commanders on Saturday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a source. The group has since reported the news.

Mayfield will play the principal hostile series before Sam Darnold takes over for the second series of the game, as per the group. Veteran P.J. Walker and freshman Matt Corral are set to play a larger part of the first of three booked preseason games.

Jaguars mentor Matt Rhule has kept up with up and down that the groups’ QB rivalry between the recently obtained Mayfield and the officeholder Darnold has been a continuous interaction. The two veterans have been exchanging reps all through instructional course.

Panthers QB Baker Mayfield to start preseason opener vs. Commanders

Mayfield, who was obtained via Carolina by means of exchange this offseason, gets the beginning gesture in what will be his presentation in a Panthers uniform. Darnold, one more exchange securing via Carolina the offseason earlier, managed wounds and a middle of the season sidelining during his most memorable season with the Panthers. Mayfield and Darnold were the first-and third-by and large picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, separately.

The Panthers additionally declared Saturday that cautious tackle Derrick Brown has been pardoned from the preseason opener for individual reasons.

Pumas Commanders is booked to start off at 1 p.m. ET.