The Panthers look like they’ll be facing the Lions this weekend with several important pieces on the sidelines. Four players did not participate in today’s practice and starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater remains limited.
Here is the team’s updated Week 11 injury report.
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| RB Christian McCaffrey | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | ||
| G John Miller | Knee/ankle | DNP | DNP | ||
| CB Donte Jackson | Toe | DNP | DNP | ||
| LB Tahir Whitehead | Rib | DNP | Limited | ||
| QB Teddy Bridgewater | Knee | Limited | Limited | ||
| OT Russell Okung | Calf | Limited | DNP | ||
| TE Chris Manhertz | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| S Sam Franklin | Ankle | Limited | Limited | ||
| DE Yetur Gross-Matos | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| DE Marquis Haynes | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| RB Mike Davis | Thumb | Full | Full | ||
| CB Rasul Douglas | Ankle | – | Full |
Coach Matt Rhule told the media today that Bridgewater is “extremely limited” right now. Also, there’s apparently more than one thing wrong with his knee. However, if No. 5 can play, he will.
If Bridgewater can’t go against Detroit, Rhule says he will likely wait until Saturday or Sunday to name a starter between backups Will Grier and P.J. Walker.
Aside from those two, players who should see larger roles this week include rookie corner Troy Pride Jr., slated to start for Donte Jackson so he can finally rest and fully recover from his lingering toe injury. Mike Davis will also naturally take Christian McCaffrey’s place in the lineup. If right guard John Miller is ruled out, Michael Schofield or Dennis Daley could take his spot. As for left tackle, it’s anybody’s guess.
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