Panthers TE Mitchell Evans carted off with ankle injury in practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Carolina Panthers tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury. Head coach Dave Canales provided an update, stating that while Evans is undergoing testing, the initial prognosis is optimistic. This incident follows the team's earlier loss of starting outside linebacker Nic Scourton, who was diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026 season. The team is prioritizing a full evaluation for Evans to ensure there are no significant issues.
- •Mitchell Evans carted off with an ankle injury during practice.
- •Dave Canales reports an optimistic initial prognosis for Evans.
- •Evans had 19 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns last season.
- •Nic Scourton will miss the entire 2026 season due to a torn ACL.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales provides encouraging update on injury from Tuesday
"Panthers HC Dave Canales provided what seemed to be an encouraging update on TE Mitchell Evans, who was carted off from Tuesday's practice.
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