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Panthers lose another quarterback

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Carolina Panthers’ Taylor Heinicke (6) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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It was bad enough that Cam Newton’s shoulder disintegrated. Now the Panthers can’t keep his backup on the field.

Taylor Heinicke has left the game with a left elbow injury after an awkward fall, and he has been announced as questionable to return. He went to the locker room after a brief trip to the blue medical tent on the sidelines.

That leaves Kyle Allen to finish things up today against the Falcons.

The former Texas A&M and Houston quarterback was promoted from the practice squad this week. He completed his first NFL pass for 2 yards, and the Panthers have a 10-7 lead, so they’ve got that going for them.