Gilmore has been out since the beginning of the season with a quadriceps injury that required offseason surgery.
After allowing 30 total points through the first three games, the Panthers have allowed an average of 29 per game over the last four contests.
Gilmore’s presence won’t be any help there, though if the defense gets back to form, it could put Darnold in better position to succeed than he has been over the last few games.