Panthers Rule Out Four Players for Broncos Game
Four starting players ruled out as Panthers face injury challenges ahead of Sunday's game.
The Brief
- Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, left guard Damien Lewis, linebacker Bobby Okereke, and rookie cornerback Will Lee III are out.
- Offensive tackle Corey Bullock and guard Torricelli Simpkins III are questionable.
- Offensive lineman Brady Christensen is injured with a hamstring issue and has a 21-day return-to-practice window.
The Panthers have ruled out four players for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. The team will be without outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, left guard Damien Lewis, linebacker Bobby Okereke, and rookie cornerback Will Lee III.
None of the four players practiced this week, according to the team. Their injuries include a hamstring issue for Phillips and Lee III, a knee injury for Lewis, and a foot injury for Okereke.
Additional concerns on the offensive line include offensive tackle Corey Bullock, who has a quadriceps injury, and offensive guard Torricelli Simpkins III, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Both were full participants on Friday.
The only other player with an injury designation is offensive lineman Brady Christensen, who has a hamstring injury. Christensen’s 21-day return-to-practice window opened this week, but he must be activated to the roster before he can return.
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