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Panthers struggle with injuries as they drop two straight games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Panthers struggle with injuries as they drop two straight games

Summary

The Carolina Panthers (3-4) have fallen into a tie for first in the NFC South after losing two consecutive games. Recent injuries have significantly impacted the team, particularly in the secondary and offensive line. Cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson were placed on injured reserve earlier in the season, and the Panthers added further woes when cornerback Will Lee exited with a hamstring injury during the latest 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero was fired following the defeat, with defensive line coach Todd Wash stepping in as interim. The Panthers have ten days to regroup before facing the Denver Broncos on November 8.

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Status Watch

•Carolina dropped to 3-4 after two straight losses.
•Key injuries have depleted both the secondary and offensive line.
•Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero was fired after the loss to the Packers.
•Cornerback Will Lee suffered a hamstring injury against Green Bay.
•Next game is against the Denver Broncos on November 8.

Latest Updates

9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Injuries beginning to take their toll on the Panthers' secondary, offensive line

What they're saying

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(AP) — The Carolina Panthers are probably wishing they could petition the NFL for another bye week.Mounting injuries to the secondary and offensive line have begun to take their toll on the Panthers (3-4), who have dropped two straight games and fallen into a tie with the Atlanta Falcons for first place in the NFC South.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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