Panthers defensive end Jaelan Phillips downgraded to limited practice ahead of Saints game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Jaelan Phillips, outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, has been downgraded to limited participation in practice ahead of the Week 11 game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. After fully participating in a walk-through on Wednesday, his hamstring issue has hindered his availability, leading to concerns for the Panthers' defensive effectiveness. Phillips missed three games earlier this season due to the same injury and had shown promise with 2.5 sacks in his first five games. The Panthers will look to adjust their defensive game plan as they await potential updates on Phillips’ status leading into the matchup.
- •Phillips downgraded from full to limited participation in Thursday's practice.
- •He has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury since Week 4.
- •The Panthers managed only one sack in his absence last week against the Broncos.
- •Carolina faces the Saints on Sunday.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips gets concerning injury downgrade before Saints game
"The Carolina Panthers’ defensive blueprint for their Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday could require adjustments following the latest update on outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips. After participating fully in Wednesday’s practice, the pass rusher was downgraded to limited on Thursday’s injury report because of his lingering […] The post Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips gets concerning injury downgrade before Saints game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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