Hendon Hooker joined Carolina's practice squad after preseason QB churn, signaling a long-range development plan behind Bryce Young and Andy Dalton. Perkins and Plummer were cut, opening a spot for Hooker’s growth as a potential future signal-caller. Hooker’s Tennessee tape and knee rehab are noted, but Carolina stresses patient development rather than immediate fantasy upside, with Young firmly at the helm and Dalton as the steady veteran backup.

Dynasty managers should view Hooker as a speculative stash, not a Week 1 contributor. The Panthers’ present plans keep Hooker off the fantasy radar in 2024 unless injury or collapse reshapes the depth chart. Jared Goff’s starter arc with Detroit is cited to frame Hooker’s current NFL exposure, reinforcing the broader point: Carolina is building depth and future upside more than immediate production.