Overview
- Sanders was hurt on Carolina's first offensive play in Week 17 and later diagnosed with a broken ankle.
- The injury is season-ending and will require surgery, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
- He finishes his second season with 29 receptions for 190 yards and one touchdown, ranking fourth on the team in targets and catches.
- Tommy Tremble is set to lead the tight end group in Week 18, with rookie Mitchell Evans expected to see an expanded role.
- Carolina lost 27-10 to Seattle after entering with a chance to clinch the NFC South, setting up a division-deciding game at Tampa Bay next week.