The Carolina Panthers are once again short-handed due to injuries heading into their Week 16 matchup with the Washington Football Team. Four players are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game and three are doubtful.
Here’s the full Week 16 injury report.
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| DE Brian Burns | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| RB Christian McCaffrey | Thigh | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| OT Russell Okung | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| CB Troy Pride Jr. | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| DE Austin Larkin | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| DT Bravvion Roy | Knee | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| DE Yetur Gross-Matos | Ankle | Full | Full | Full | – |
| DE Marquis Haynes | Shoulder | Full | Full | Full | – |
| DE Efe Obada | Knee | Full | Full | Full | – |
| WR Curtis Samuel | Hamstring | Full | Full | Full | – |
| LB Adarius Taylor | Ankle | – | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
While he’s technically listed as questionable, defensive coordinator Phil Snow says Burns isn’t playing. It also sounds like McCaffrey is out. Yesterday, coach Matt Rhule said he’s dying to play but is not ready yet.
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