Panthers Rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders Released from Hospital After Neck Injury

The tight end was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Chiefs but has shown positive signs of recovery.

Ja'Tavion Sanders suffered a neck injury during the second quarter of the Panthers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs after landing on the crown of his helmet following a tackle.
Medical staff immobilized Sanders on a backboard, and he was carted off the field to a Charlotte hospital for further evaluation.
Panthers head coach Dave Canales confirmed Sanders had movement in his extremities and that his hospital visit was precautionary; he has since been discharged.
The rookie tight end had three catches for 49 yards before the injury and has been a key contributor to the Panthers' offense this season, with 29 receptions for 302 yards and one touchdown.
Sanders, a fourth-round draft pick out of Texas, has shown promise in his rookie season, but his timeline for return remains uncertain as the team prioritizes his recovery.