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Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders Out Multiple Weeks With High Ankle Sprain

His absence elevates Tommy Tremble in a reworked Carolina passing game.

Overview

  • An MRI on Monday confirmed a high ankle sprain suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 30-0 win over the Falcons.
  • He is expected to miss multiple weeks, including Sunday’s game at New England, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.
  • Sanders had emerged as a primary target for Bryce Young with 11 receptions for 92 yards on 14 targets through three games.
  • Carolina will turn to Tommy Tremble at tight end, with Mitchell Evans and James Mitchell available behind him.
  • The second-year fourth-round pick logged 129 offensive snaps this season after a rookie year of 33 catches for 342 yards and one touchdown.