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

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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Panthers Add United Football League MVP After Andy Dalton's Injury. On Saturday, the Panthers lost quarterback Andy Dalton to an elbow injury against the Texans. It did not take long for Carolina to replace him.