After a sour showing from quarterback Bryce Young and the starting offense, backup Andy Dalton came in on the team's third possession during their preseason matchup against the Houston Texans. But the veteran lasted just that one drive, as he was removed with what the Panthers announced as a right elbow injury.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton isn't going to return to the team's preseason contest against the Houston Texans with an elbow injury, according to team reporter Darin Gantt.

Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton exits preseason game against Texans with an apparent elbow injury suffered in first half