Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold didn't hold back with his reaction to losing the QB1 battle to Baker Mayfield.

"For me, it sucks, to be quite honest," Darnold told reporters.

Head coach Matt Rhule named Mayfield the starter Monday after the team's second preseason game, which featured neither Mayfield nor Darnold. Rhule still praised the now-backup.

"The reality of this league is most teams will play multiple quarterbacks," the coach said. "Sam has worked incredibly hard, played really well for us during training camp, and will be ready to go if and when it's needed."