The Panthers have confirmed that they will not have linebacker Luke Kuechly available for Sunday’s game against the Bears, but they are hopeful that safety Kurt Coleman will be able to suit up and play.
Kurt Coleman could be a game-time decision, Rivera says. Feels good about Kalil and other questionable guys.
— Bryan Strickland (@PanthersBryan) October 20, 2017
Having Coleman back on the field would be a great benefit to the Panthers defense. If he’s unable to play, we’ll see another rotation of Colin Jones and Jairus Byrd at free safety while Mike Adams fills the strong safety spot.
The Panthers are less concerned about the rest of the players listed as questionable on the injury report. Ryan Kalil is expected to make his first appearance since Week 1, and Kelvin Benjamin looks like he’s going to be able to play as well.
The Panthers will also be without Fozzy Whittaker, Demetrious Cox, and John Theus, who are all officially listed as out for Sunday.
Here’s the full injury report in chart form:
Panthers Week 10 Injury Report
Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
Adams, Mike | S | Concussion | LP | FP | -- | -- |
Clay, Kaelin | WR | Ribs | -- | FP | -- | -- |
Gano, Graham | K | Knee | FP | FP | -- | -- |
Johnson, Charles | DE | N/A (Rest) | DNP | FP | -- | -- |
Kalil, Ryan | C | Neck | DNP | DNP | -- | Out |
Manhertz, Chris | TE | Concussion | LP | FP | -- | -- |
Newton, Cam | QB | Shoulder | LP | FP | -- | -- |
Samuel, Curtis | WR | Ankle | LP | FP | -- | -- |
Stewart, Jonathan | RB | Toe | FP | FP | -- | -- |
Theus, John | OT | Concussion | LP | FP | -- | -- |
Turner, Trai | G | Knee | FP | FP | -- | -- |
Practice Status
DNP = Did not participate in practice
LP = Limited Participation in Practice - Less than 100% of a player's normal repetitions
FP = Full Participation - 100% of a player's normal repetitions
(N/A) = Not Listed/No practice status available
Game Status
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = Player unlikely to play
Questionable = Uncertain if player will play
(N/A) = Not Listed/No game status available