Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold will miss a few weeks after suffering a scapula fracture on his throwing shoulder during Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots, according to the NFL Network.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

On Monday, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule told reporters that the team’s starting quarterback was scheduled to undergo an MRI, which ultimately diagnosed the injury. Backup P.J. Walker is expected to start in Darnold’s place.

Before the Panthers announced Darnold’s injury, the team signed former USC signal-caller Matt Barkley off the Tennessee Titans practice squad.

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Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers reacts on the bench during the second half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 24, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers reacts on the bench during the second half in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 24, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Walker, an undrafted player out of Temple, was a member of the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad back in 2017. He made his only NFL start with the Panthers last year for an injured Teddy Bridgewater and led the team to a 20-0 victory over the Detroit Lions.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold pushes off Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold pushes off Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

The Panthers began the season hot, starting with a 3-0 record. In nine starts with Carolina, Darnold has a 59.5 completion percentage, while averaging 214.5 passing yards per game with seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Since that incredible start, the Panthers have one win over their last six games.

Walker will look to lead the Panthers against the 8-1 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.