The Carolina Panthers are facing a three-game losing streak and are now dealing with a growing list of injuries as they head into Sunday’s game against Washington.
The Panthers (1-5) have ruled out linebackers Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin), Claudin Cherelus (hamstring), and Jon Rhattigan (knee/illness), offensive tackle Taylor Moton (triceps), running back Jonathan Brooks (knee), and defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson (knee).
Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder), defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy (ankle), and safety Sam Franklin (foot) are listed as doubtful.
The team has also marked wide receivers Diontae Johnson (ankle/ribs) and David Moore (knee), offensive tackle Yosh Nijman (knee), center Andrew Raym (concussion), cornerback Dane Jackson (hamstring), safety Nick Scott (hamstring), and tight end Tommy Tremble (back) as questionable.
Additionally, the Panthers have already lost three key starters—defensive end Derrick Brown, linebacker Shaq Thompson, and center Austin Corbett—to season-ending injuries earlier this year. Wide receiver Adam Thielen is currently on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.
Johnson, who is the team’s leading receiver, missed practice for the previous two days this week because of an ankle injury, and then he developed a rib injury during practice on Friday. He was listed as limited in practice.
