Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazell injures LCL in training camp

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazell injures LCL in training camp
Summary

Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell suffered an LCL tear during a 7-on-7 drill at training camp on July 29, 2026. This injury occurred after a previous issue with knee soreness that led to some missed practices earlier in camp. Head coach Dave Canales noted that Brazzell will be sidelined for an estimated eight weeks. The Panthers are also dealing with the loss of linebacker Nic Scourton, who was injured last week with a torn ACL, adding to the team's challenges early in training camp.

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  • Chris Brazzell injured his LCL during a training camp practice.
  • He is expected to miss up to eight weeks due to the injury.
  • Brazzell had previously experienced knee soreness before this incident.
  • The Panthers are adjusting to the absence of linebacker Nic Scourton, injured in practice.
Latest Updates
  • 9:25 PMYahoo SportsPanthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell to miss up to 8 weeks with LCL tear after training camp injury
  • 7:00 PMYahoo SportsPanthers rookie WR to miss significant time with injury in second training camp blow
  • 6:12 PMYahoo SportsReport: Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazell tore his LCL
What they're saying
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Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell was injured in Wednesday's training camp practice and it looks like he's going to be out for an extended period of time.

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Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell II will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a moderate tear in his lateral collateral ligament.

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The Panthers selected Chris Brazzell in the third round of the NFL Draft earlier this year out of Tennessee.

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