The Panthers are meeting with former UCLA quarterback Drew Olson today in Charlotte to discuss signing him to the practice squad as an emergency situation. The status of Vinny Testaverde (Achilles tendon) and David Carr (concussion) is up in the air this week, meaning rookie Matt Moore could get the start.

   However, the Panthers would obviously need a backup if Testaverde and Carr can't play.

   That is why they are considering Olson. If they sign him, they would likely do so to the practice squad and the re-evaluate later in the week whether or not to bring him up to the active roster.

   After going undrafted in 2006, Olson signed a non-guaranteed contract as an undrafted free agent with the Blatimore Ravens on May 12, 2006. He was cut and later added to the practice squad. In 2007, Olson was allocated to NFL Europa where he was the starting quarterback of the Amsterdam Admirals. He completed 170 out of 310 passes (54.8% completion percentage) for 1,967 yards and had 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Olson has never played in an NFL game.