The Carolina Panthers will be down yet another player for their daunting Week 6 trip to see the Miami Dolphins.
As announced by the team on Saturday afternoon, tight end Ian Thomas has been placed on injured reserve. Thomas, who popped up on yesterday’s injury report with a calf issue, will now be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.
Thomas is currently in his sixth season with the Panthers. A 2018 fourth-round selection, who was signed to a three-year, $16.95 million extension last winter, has caught 113 passes for 1,035 yards and four touchdowns over 87 career games.
The 27-year-old has played in all five outings with a pair of starts for Carolina in 2023. He’s reeled in two catches for 36 yards on four targets.
Taking his place on the active roster will be fellow tight end Stephen Sullivan, who began the season on injured reserve due to a hip injury. He was designated to return from the shelf back on Oct. 4 and practiced in full on both Thursday and Friday.
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