The Panthers are scrambling, big time. They inked wide receiver Gabriel Benyard, making him the second WR they’ve signed in as many days. You know something’s up when a team is making moves that fast to fill out their receiving corps.
Injury Bug Bites Hard
It’s no secret why they’re hustling like this. Rookie wideout Chris Brazzell went down hard in practice on Wednesday, tearing his LCL. That’s a brutal blow, and he’s expected to miss a good chunk of time. Losing a rookie with potential before he even gets going, that’s tough. On top of that, receiver Dan Chisena just got placed on injured reserve this week as well. That’s two guys out of the picture, fast. Talk about bad luck hitting you quick in the early season.
New Blood for the Receiving Corps
So, enter Benyard. He actually tried out for the team on Wednesday, and they must have liked what they saw. This kid went undrafted out of Kennesaw State this year, and he had a short stint on the Bills’ roster before they cut him in June. But listen to this: last season, he racked up 60 catches for 949 yards and nine touchdowns. Those are serious numbers, even if it was at the college level. You gotta figure they’re hoping that kind of production translates. And remember, they also snagged veteran Casey Washington on Wednesday. They’re really throwing everything at the wall to fill these sudden holes.
With Brazzell and Chisena sidelined, these new guys are getting a shot way sooner than anyone expected. The Panthers clearly need bodies, and they’re hoping Benyard and Washington can step up right now. It’s a quick turnaround, and the pressure is on for these new additions to show what they can bring to the team.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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