Panthers add Hollywood swagger with trade for QB Joe Kirkland

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Head coach Jordan Charles and the Carolina Panthers have started off their season on the right foot, finding wins in both of their first two games. Despite their 2-0 record however, the team reamained active when it came their ever revolving Quarterback position.

Following their trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that made Jalen Hurts their starter, the Panthers finished the season in the same place they had with Sam Darnold, the NFC Wild Card round.

Entering stage left is the newest man under cenre, Joe "Hollywood" Kirkland out of Iowa State. The 23-year old previously played for the Los Angeles Rams, where he recorded 36 touchdowns and 25 interceptions during his rookie year. The Rams decided that the former 1st-round pick just wasn't what they needed, signing Ryan Tannehill and giving him the starting job.

"We're happy to have Joe here and we're excited to see what he can bring to this offense," said Charles. "He's a very talented young man with a strong arm that can certainly push the ball down the field with the best of them."

Los Angeles made it apparant that they would not be engaging in trade talks unless Jalen Hurts was being sent in exchange for their former 1st-round pick. While Charles was reluctant to do so, he felt it was best for Jalen and the Panthers organization.

"Jalen's time here was great, he's a great kid and a great leader. Bringing in someone like Joe and having Jalen looking over his shoulder week in and week out was just not something we wanted," said Charles during his post-practice presser. "We with Jalen and the Rams all the success in the world."

Kirkland is slated to make his Panther debut as the team hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a battle for sole posession of the NFC South.