Panthers WR Ja'seem Reed misses practice with calf injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Panthers wide receiver Ja'seem Reed did not participate in practice on August 17 due to a sore calf. Head coach Dave Canales stated that Reed will undergo imaging to assess the injury. Reed had recently stood out in training camp and scored a touchdown in the Panthers' previous preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. His performance raised expectations for securing a spot on the 53-man roster after spending the 2025 season on the practice squad.
- •Ja'seem Reed missed practice due to a calf injury on August 17.
- •Head coach Dave Canales will have Reed undergo imaging.
- •Reed scored a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in a recent preseason game.
- •The receiver's performance may help him secure a roster spot.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Emerging Panthers WR may have sustained setback
"Panthers WR Ja'seem Reed did not participate in Monday's practice due to a calf injury.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 17, 2026, 7:55 PMInsider suggests Deshaun Watson is 'well positioned' to be the starter
NFL•Aug 17, 2026, 7:16 PMPanthers reveal plans for starters in joint practice, preseason game vs. Jaguars
NFL•Aug 17, 2026, 6:58 PMDJ Moore Is Poised for a Career Year with Bills
NFL•Aug 17, 2026, 6:38 PMMike Tomlin set to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
NFL•Aug 17, 2026, 6:34 PMFormer Rams Outside Linebacker Gets Bad News in Career Update
NFL•Aug 17, 2026, 6:22 PMNow a Buffalo Bill, But DJ Moore Remains Bearish in 2026
