Panthers' Corey Thornton Out for Season With Broken Fibula
Carolina now faces a thinner secondary with key defenders in concussion protocol.
Overview
- Head coach Dave Canales said Tuesday the rookie cornerback sustained the injury in Monday’s 20-9 loss to the 49ers.
- Team updates indicate Thornton will undergo season-ending surgery for the broken fibula.
- Jaycee Horn and Claudin Cherelus are in the NFL’s concussion protocol and must receive clearance from an independent neurologist.
- Guard Chandler Zavala exited with a calf injury, and Jake Curhan finished the game at right guard as the team evaluates next steps.
- Thornton had emerged from undrafted free agent to regular contributor, logging a career-high 46 snaps and a 73.3 PFF grade in Week 11 and playing 32 snaps before Monday’s exit.