Panthers Week 5 injury report: RB Christian McCaffrey doubtful vs. Eagles

The Panthers will be without LB Shaq Thompson and LT Cameron Erving in Week 5. And despite an encouraging week of practice, there will likely be no Christian McCaffrey either.

Well, it was a nice thought for the Carolina Panthers while it lasted.

On Friday, the team ruled star running back Christian McCaffrey as “doubtful” for Sunday’s contest against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. This will now likely be the second straight game McCaffrey misses due to a strained hamstring.

Here’s today’s injury report in its entirety:

Injury Wed. Thurs. Fri. Game status
LB Shaq Thompson Foot DNP DNP DNP Out
T Cameron Erving Neck DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Christian McCaffrey Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Doubtful
DE Yetur Gross-Matos Ankle Full Full Full Questionable
G John Miller Shoulder Full Full – –
OLB Haason Reddick Neck Full Full Full –
C Matt Paradis Illness – DNP Full –

Though there is a microscopic chance McCaffrey goes out there for Week 5, as head coach Matt Rhule said his rusher will do some things “health wise” on Saturday, the team definitely knows they’ll be without Thompson and Erving.

The Panthers signed linebacker Kamal Martin up to the active roster this past week as insurance for Thompson’s anticipated absence. As for the open left tackle spot, rookie Brady Christensen and Trent Scott are the favorites to replace Erving.

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