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News: 7 days agoDalton is expected to resume backup quarterback duties Sunday against the Vikings with Bryce Young (ankle) set to return from a one-game absence to star the Week 4 contest, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Spin: Young was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, clearing up any concern about the health of his ankle. In Young's absence in the Panthers' 37-27 loss to the Seahawks in Week 3, Dalton completed 34 of 58 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns while adding two carries for 11 yards. Dalton remains one of the top backups in the league.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Dalton signed with the Panthers and will be the veteran backup behind No. 1 pick Bryce Young. Dalton proved serviceable in 14 appearances in New Orleans last season, but the 35-year-old is no more than a bridge QB/veteran backup with Young the clear future in Carolina. Even if called on to start, Dalton won't be on the fantasy radar, as he's a nonfactor with his legs (below 115 rushing yards each of the past six seasons) and hasn't posted a top-20 fantasy campaign since 2017.