Panthers Week 8 injury report: 3 starters ruled out vs. Packers
Panthers Week 8 injury report: 3 starters ruled out vs. Packers
Anthony Rizzuti, Panthers WireWed, October 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM UTC
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As expected, a quick turnaround on a short week didn't do wonders for some the injured Carolina Panthers.
The team has ruled out four players for Thursday night's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Among those sidelined are three starters—left guard Damien Lewis (knee), outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (triceps/knee).
In addition, defensive lineman Bobby Brown (hand) III has been listed as questionable after full practices on Tuesday and Wednesday. He was estimated as a non-participant on Monday.
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On the positive side—quarterback Bryce Young (knee), wide receiver Jalen Coker (shoulder) and kicker Ryan Fitzgerald (illness) were not tagged with game designations.
Here's the full injury report from this afternoon:
OLB Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) | Monday: DNP | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP | Game: DNP
G Torricelli Simpkins III (ankle) | Monday: DNP | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP | Game: DNP
CB Akayleb Evans (triceps/knee) | Monday: DNP | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP | Game: DNP
G Damien Lewis (knee) | Monday: DNP | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP | Game: DNP
DT Bobby Brown III (hand) | Monday: DNP | Tuesday: Full | Wednesday: Full | Game: Questionable
WR Jalen Coker (shoulder) | Monday: Limited | Tuesday: Full | Wednesday: Full | Game: -
QB Bryce Young (knee) | Monday: Full | Tuesday: Full | Wednesday: Full | Game: -
K Ryan Fitzgerald (illness) | Wednesday: Full | Game: -
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