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Panthers Week 14 inactives: TE Ja’Tavion Sanders active vs. Eagles

The Panthers are expecting to see the return of rookie TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, the team’s third-leading receiver in 2024.

The Carolina Panthers may not have one of their very top defenders at their disposal here in Week 14, but at least they’re getting back one of their top pass catchers.

As expected, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is active and is expected to make his return for today’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie was carted off from Week 12’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after sustaining a scary neck injury and did not play the next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sanders is the third-leading receiver for the Panthers this season, behind only fellow rookie Xavier Legette and the departed Diontae Johnson—who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 29. The 2024 fourth-round selection has reeled in 29 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown.

Carolina will not, however, have outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney—the team leader in sacks (3.5) and pressures (30). The three-time Pro Bowler, who was listed as questionable for the contest on Friday, was downgraded to out on Saturday due to a knee injury.

Here is the full list of inactives on the afternoon for the Panthers:

  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • OLB Jadeveon Clowney
  • WR Jalen Coker
  • CB Akayleb Evans
  • CB Caleb Farley
  • OL Jarrett Kingston
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • S Nick Scott

And for the host Eagles:

  • S Reed Blankenship
  • S Sydney Brown
  • WR Britain Covey
  • OL Nick Gates
  • G Trevor Keegan
  • OT Darian Kinnard
  • QB Tanner McKee (Emergency QB)

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Panthers Week 14 injury report: OLB Jadeveon Clowney questionable vs. Eagles

OLB Jadeveon Clowney, the Panthers’ top pass rusher, did not practice for a third straight session due to a knee injury.

Sunday’s matchup against the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles may not feature Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who did not practice on Friday because of a knee injury. Clowney, who was a non-participant for the third straight session, currently leads the team in sacks (3.5) and pressures (30).

Clowney, in addition to his pass-rushing prowess, has also been one of the top run defenders for Carolina—a unit that has allowed a league-high 166.8 rushing yards per contest. The Eagles, in turn, boast the NFL’s No. 1-ranked rushing offense behind running back Saquon Barkley, a favorite for this year’s Offensive Player of the Year honors.

Head coach Dave Canales, however, did tell reporters this afternoon that he expects Clowney to play this weekend.

Wide receiver Jalen Coker, unfortunately, does not have as positive of an outlook. The rookie, who is listed as doubtful, is likely to miss his third straight game due to a quadriceps injury.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee DNP DNP DNP Questionable
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited Limited Full Questionable
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring Limited DNP Limited Questionable
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck Limited Limited Full Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Knee Limited Limited Full Questionable
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps Full Limited DNP Doubtful
S Nick Scott Hamstring/personal Full Full DNP Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP Full –
G Robert Hunt Back Full Questionable

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Panthers hold out another key defensive starter from Thursday’s practice

The Panthers were without two key defensive starters at Thursday’s practice.

The porous Carolina Panthers run defense is going to need all the help they can get on Sunday, especially while facing Offensive Player of the Year frontrunner Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles. So Thursday’s injury report, after a near-perfect attendance record on Wednesday, is a bit concerning.

Today’s session did not include starting inside linebacker Josey Jewell, who was listed as a non-participant due to a hamstring injury. Jewell has recorded 71 total tackles (second-most on the team), 2.0 sacks and an interception in nine games this season.

Carolina was also without outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee). Clowney, the team leader in sacks, also missed yesterday’s outing.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee DNP DNP
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring Limited DNP
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck Limited Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Knee Limited Limited
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps Full Limited
S Nick Scott Hamstring Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP

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Panthers have near-perfect attendance record for Wednesday’s practice

The Panthers listed only one absence for Wednesday’s practice.

The Carolina Panthers are seemingly getting healthier here in Week 14. And considering their opponent for this Sunday, the surging 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles, they’ll need all the participants they can get.

Wednesday’s practice featured just one absence—outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who sat with a “non-injury related/rest/knee” designation. Clowney also did not practice on Wednesday nor Thursday last week, but still suited up for the Week 13 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—where he recorded a sack.

On the field this afternoon was wide receiver Jalen Coker, who has missed the last two games with a quadriceps injury. Coker, a full participant, is on track to make his return this weekend.

The case may be the same for fellow rookie pass catcher Ja’Tavion Sanders, who head coach Dave Canales is hopeful for. Sanders, a limited participant today, missed the loss to the Bucs due to the neck injury he sustained in Week 12.

Here’s the full injury report from Wednesday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring Limited
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Knee Limited
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Full

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Panthers hoping to have pair of rookie pass catchers back for Week 14

The Panthers are hoping to get both WR Jalen Coker and TE Ja’Tavion Sanders back for their Week 14 matchup against the Eagles.

The Carolina Panthers could have a pair of pretty important pass catchers back for their pretty daunting task in the City of Brotherly Love this upcoming Sunday.

Both wide receiver Jalen Coker and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders were inactive for yesterday’s 26-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coker missed his second straight game due to a quadriceps issue while Sanders, who was carted away from the Week 12 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs, was sidelined with his neck injury.

Head coach Dave Canales was asked if he expects the rookies to return to the field for their Week 14 matchup against the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

“That’s the hope, yes,” he replied. “And so, they both have a couple of big days—today and tomorrow—to evaluate where they’re at and the hope is to get them back up this week.”

Coker currently ranks fifth on the team in receiving yards (263). Sanders, meanwhile, ranks third and leads all Carolina tight ends in the category (302).

Veteran tight end Stephen Sullivan was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday to provide depth in the absence of Sanders. Sullivan, however, exited the game with what Canales described as a “pretty significant knee injury.”

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Panthers Week 13 inactives: 7 players out vs. Buccaneers

A pair of standout rookie pass catchers headline today’s inactives for the Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers will have their best pass rusher for this afternoon’s NFC South showdown.

Despite missing a pair of practices leading into today’s Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is active for the contest. The three-time Pro Bowler, who is dealing with a knee injury, returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday and was listed as questionable going into the weekend.

Clowney has recorded 2.5 sacks and a team-leading 27 pressures over nine games.

He will not be joined, as expected, by rookie pass catchers Jalen Coker and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders. Coker will now miss his second straight game due to a quadriceps injury while Sanders, who was carted off from last Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, is out with a neck injury.

Wide receiver Dan Chisena and tight end Stephen Sullivan were elevated from the practice squad on Saturday to provide depth for the absences.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers:

  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • WR Jalen Coker
  • DL Jaden Crumedy
  • CB Akayleb Evans
  • OL Jarrett Kingston
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • TE Ja’Tavion Sanders

And for the Buccaneers:

  • DL Earnest Brown IV
  • TE Devin Culp
  • CB Tyrek Funderburk
  • QB Michael Pratt
  • OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
  • CB Tykee Smith

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Panthers Week 13 injury report: 2 pass catchers ruled out vs. Buccaneers

The Panthers, as expected, will be without a pair of rookie pass catchers in Week 13.

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will not have a couple of standout rookies for Week 13.

The team announced on Friday that wide receiver Jalen Coker and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders are out for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coker injured his quadriceps ahead of last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs while Sanders (neck) exited the game after landing on his head at the end of a 10-yard reception.

Today’s injury report also listed outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who returned to practice in a limited capacity this afternoon, as questionable. Clowney leads the Panthers with 27 pressures.

Here’s the full report heading into the weekend:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP DNP DNP Out
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck DNP DNP DNP Out
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP DNP Limited Questionable
WR Adam Thielen Rest/hamstring DNP Full Limited –
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Full –
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full –
S Lonnie Johnson Personal DNP Full –
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited Limited Full Questionable
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Hamstring Limited Limited Full –
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Full Full Full –
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP Full –
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Limited Full Questionable

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Panthers OLB Jadeveon Clowney, 3 others out from Thursday’s practice

Panthers OLB Jadeveon Clowney remained a non-participant on the Week 13 injury report.

For the second straight day, the Carolina Panthers have listed outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney as a non-participant in practice.

The 11th-year veteran was held out of Thursday’s session due to a knee injury. Clowney, who is in his first season with the Panthers, has recorded 30 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, five quarterback hits and a team-high 27 pressures through nine games in 2024.

Also out were wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (neck). Head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Wednesday that he does not expect the rookie pass catchers to be ready for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday’s outing:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP DNP
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck DNP DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP DNP
WR Adam Thielen Rest/hamstring DNP Full
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
S Lonnie Johnson Personal DNP Full
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited Limited
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Hamstring Limited Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Limited

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Panthers hold out 7 players from practice on Wednesday

Panthers rookie WR Jalen Coker, who sat out from the team’s Week 12 loss to the Chiefs, missed practice to start Week 13.

The Carolina Panthers remained without one of their most exciting playmakers on Wednesday.

After he was down as inactive for the team’s Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, wideout Jalen Coker did not participate in this afternoon’s practice due to his quadriceps injury. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that he does not expect the rookie to play in this Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Joining Coker was fellow rookie and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders. Sanders was carted off from Sunday’s game after injuring his neck.

Canales confirmed on Monday that the 21-year-old escaped a “pretty bad” injury, one that saw him land on the top of his head. He, per Canales, is also expected to sit this weekend.

Here’s the full injury report on the day:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP
WR Adam Thielen Rest/hamstring DNP
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP
S Lonnie Johnson Personal DNP
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Hamstring Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Full

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Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders avoided a ‘pretty bad’ neck injury in Week 12

Panthers HC Dave Canales told reporters that TE Ja’Tavion Sanders avoided a “pretty bad injury” in yesterday’s loss to the Chiefs.

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders might’ve gotten really lucky yesterday.

The rookie pass catcher was carted off the field amidst a scary scene in the second quarter of the team’s 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Sanders, upon running out of bounds on a 10-yard completion, landed on the top of his head following a hit from cornerback Trent McDuffie and linebacker Drue Tranquill.

After the game, head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Sanders was discharged from his visit to a local hospital and was able to return to the stadium later that evening.

Canales provided another update on the 21-year-old this afternoon.

“Yeah, scary moment,” he stated. “Right now, what it appears is that we avoided a really, pretty bad injury—based on the nature of the play. It is a neck injury, he’s here, he’s in the building, he’s getting worked on, we’re still evaluating all of that, we’re gonna have to take that all the way to Wednesday to see what his availability might be for this week.

“But, again, that’s something that we still have to be really, really diligent about, in terms of collecting all the information and data we have, with the nature of the injury.”

Sanders recorded three receptions for 43 yards before his exit.

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