The Carolina Panthers have ruled out cornerback Eli Apple for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Everyone else on the active roster appears to be healthy and ready to play, though.
Here’s the team’s complete Week 5 injury report.
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| CB Eli Apple | Hamstring | Limited | DNP | DNP | Out |
| CB Donte Jackson | Toe | Limited | Full | Full | – |
| TE Chris Manhertz | Ankle | Limited | Limited | Full | – |
| OT Russell Okung | Groin | Limited | Full | Full | – |
| S Juston Burris | Ankle | Full | Full | Full | – |
| G Dennis Daley | Ankle | Full | Full | Full | – |
| OT Greg Little | Ankle | Full | Full | Full | – |
| C Matt Paradis | Finger | Full | Full | Full | – |
| DT Kawann Short | Foot | Full | Full | Full | – |
| DE Stephen Weatherly | Knee | Full | – | – | – |
| TE Colin Thompson | Hip | – | Full | Full | – |
One spot the team is thin at is running back with Christian McCaffrey and Reggie Bonnafon both on injured reserve. Coach Matt Rhule just told reporters that Trenton Cannon and fullback Alex Armah will be backing up Mike Davis this week.
As for cornerback, Donte Jackson and Rasul Douglas should continue starting at the outside positions.
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