Panthers WR Chris Brazzell III carted off field with knee injury

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Panthers WR Chris Brazzell III carted off field with knee injury
Summary

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell III was carted off the practice field on July 29 with a left knee injury. Coach Dave Canales reported that Brazzell experienced issues with the same knee that had kept him out of practice for two days. The third-round draft pick is set to undergo tests to assess the injury's extent. Brazzell's injury adds to the Panthers' growing list of concerns, as the team is already facing injuries to key offensive players, including both starting tackles and backup tight end Mitchell Evans, who suffered a low-ankle sprain.

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  • •Brazzell was carted off during practice with a left knee injury.
  • •He previously missed two practice days due to soreness in the same knee.
  • •Canales confirmed Brazzell will undergo testing for a full evaluation.
  • •The Panthers already face injuries to offensive tackles Taylor Moton and Ickey Ekwonu.
  • •Mitchell Evans is recovering from a low ankle sprain and may return soon.
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  • 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers rookie third-round pick WR Chris Brazzell III carted off field with knee injury
  • 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales gives update on WR Chris Brazzell II's knee injury
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Carolina Panthers promising rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell III was carted off the practice field on Wednesday with a left knee injury. Coach Dave Canales said Brazzell will undergo testing to determine the extent of the injury. Brazzell missed the previous two days of practice with soreness in the same knee before being cleared to return.

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Panthers rookie receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo testing on his left knee after he suffered a noncontact injury in Wednesday's practice.

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