After suffering a wave of severe adversity following a Week 3 defeat to the Cleveland Browns, the Carolina Panthers received concerning news regarding starting guard Damien Lewis, who is expected to miss time due to an elbow UCL tear. This injury adds to a growing list of injuries, which already includes star cornerback Jaycee Horn heading to injured reserve.
Amid the heavy blows to the offensive line and running game, the franchise received a much-needed positive update about their quarterback. Mike Garafolo reported on X that Bryce Young was a full participant in practice, providing a bright spot in an otherwise difficult week of injuries for the team.
This reassuring participation in practice brings optimism, especially following a minor health scare from Sunday’s matchup. According to Mike Kaye of ESPN, head coach Dave Canales addressed concerns over lower-body soreness for Young, who took a cleat to the leg during the game and briefly visited the medical tent. However, he did not miss a single snap. Although Young is scheduled for precautionary imaging for the soreness, his ability to stay on the field demonstrates his toughness.
Currently leading the NFL with 939 passing yards and averaging an impressive 313 yards per game through three weeks, Young remains the focal point of the offense. As the Panthers prepare to host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, having their star quarterback active and fully practicing is essential for a much-needed bounce-back performance.