Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is dealing with a *new* ankle injury, and get this, he’s been on the team’s injury report every week since way back in Week 4. Yeah, you heard that right. It’s Week 9, and he’s still a regular fixture on that list.
Ankle vs. Knee: What’s Really Going On?
This new ankle issue, which has Young estimated as a full participant for Wednesday’s practice, is just the latest in a string of physical challenges for the fourth-year passer. Before this, it was a knee injury that had everyone talking. The guy has been taking a ton of sacks, and you can see it in his game, his scrambles have definitely dipped lately. When reporters asked him about how serious his knee issue had been, Young played it super cool. “I’m good,” he said on Tuesday. “I’m capable of doing everything for the team. It’s football. I don’t think you can ask anyone across the league who’s been playing if they feel, if they’re not having something. Again, that’s part of the game.” It’s one thing to be tough, but a new injury on top of a long-standing one while getting hammered in the pocket? That’s gotta be a major concern for the Panthers.
Not Just Young: Other Key Guys Hurting
And Young isn’t alone in the training room, not by a long shot. Key starters like left guard Damien Lewis (knee) and outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) were both non-participants in Wednesday’s practice. Remember, *both* of those guys missed the Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Ouch. Also on the DNP list: CB Will Lee III (hamstring) and ILB Bobby Okereke (foot). Even some limited participants like G Torricelli Simpkins III (ankle) and G Corey Bullock (quadriceps) tell you this team is feeling the bumps and bruises of a hard season.
With their quarterback battling multiple issues and other critical starters on the sidelines, the Panthers are clearly deep in the grind of the season. How long can this trend continue for a team that needs all its firepower on the field?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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