DJ Chark and Brian Burns were among the Panthers players who did not practice on Monday.
Ahead of their Thursday game against the Brian Burns Bears, the Panthers are grappling with a comprehensive injury report at the commencement of Week 10.
Carolina’s report, though approximated due to a Monday walk-through, points to several key players who would have missed practice. Notably, receiver DJ Chark (elbow) and edge rusher Brian Burns (concussion/elbow) are among the eight absentees.
Brian Burns
During his press conference on Monday, head coach Frank Reich effectively ruled out Burns for Week 10, expressing little hope of his return. “I’m not even considering the possibility of having him [back for Thursday], honestly,” Reich stated. “Even if there were, I can’t fathom allowing him out there — even if he wanted to play.”
Burns currently leads the team in sacks with 5.0, as well as nine tackles for loss and 10 QB hits. Meanwhile, Chark ranks second on the team, having amassed 229 receiving yards on 17 catches, including three touchdowns.
Other players sidelined during Monday’s practice include cornerback C.J. Henderson (concussion), receiver Laviska Shenault (ankle), tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder), linebacker Luis Vilain (knee), safety Xavier Woods (thigh), and linebacker Chandler Wooten (ankle).
However, safety Vonn Bell (quad) is expected to make a full return after missing the previous three games.
On a more positive note, running back Raheem Blackshear (ankle), offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (ankle), linebacker Marquis Hayes (back), linebacker Frankie Luvu (hip), and tight end Tommy Tremble (shoulder) are all listed as fully fit and ready to play.
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DJ Chark doubtful for Thursday with elbow injury
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Thu, Nov 9, 2023, 12:38 AM GMT+5:30·1 min read
DJ Chark doubtful for Thursday with elbow injury
The Panthers will be without some key players against the Bears on Thursday night and are likely to be without another.
Carolina has listed linebacker Brian Burns (concussion/elbow), cornerback C.J. Henderson (concussion), receiver Laviska Shenault (ankle), and tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) as out. All four were listed as DNPs on each of the week’s practice reports.
Receiver DJ Chark (elbow) is doubtful for the contest after he was also a non-participant on all three injury reports. He’s second on the team behind Adam Thielen with 229 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns on 17 catches.
Safety Xavier Woods (thigh) is questionable after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Safety Vonn Bell (quad) and linebacker Marquis Haynes (back) are also questionable, though they were both listed as full participants on all three days.
Offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (ankle), running back Raheem Blackshear (ankle), linebacker Frankie Luvu (hip), and tight end Tommy Tremble (shoulder) are all off the injury report and set to play.
