The Carolina Panthers have released their final injury report for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, and two players have been ruled out for Sunday’s game: edge rusher Bruce Irvin and left tackle Greg Little. Both players missed practice all week.
Not surprisingly, Bruce Irvin (hamstring) and Greg Little (concussion protocol) have been ruled out for Sunday’s opener.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) September 6, 2019
The Panthers will be thin on the offensive line with Little still in the concussion protocol. Daryl Williams will start at left tackle, but there’s a huge lack of depth behind him should anything go awry. (Please stay healthy, Daryl!)
With Irvin being ruled out, one would expect either Marquis Haynes or rookie Brian Burns to get the start in his place. Regardless of who starts, we should see plenty of Burns on Sunday depending on the personnel group the Rams use on offense.
Ron Rivera says he's not sure who will start in place of Irvin, it will depend on what Rams' initial personnel grouping is. But Brian Burns will be the guy if Panthers' start in a three-man front.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 6, 2019
The good news for Sunday is that Trai Turner is good to go despite missing practice earlier in the week with a groin injury. The Rams have one of the best defensive fronts in the league, so having as many healthy offensive linemen as possible available on Sunday will benefit the Panthers’ offense.
Panthers injury report
Out
LB Bruce Irvin (hamstring)
OT Greg Little (concussion)
Doubtful
N/A
Questionable
N/A
Did not participate in practice
LB Bruce Irvin (hamstring)
OT Greg Little (concussion)
Limited participation in practice
N/A
Full participation in practice
G Trai Turner (groin)
Full injury report can be found here.
Practice Status
Did not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitions
Limited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitions
Full participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitions
Game Status
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = Player unlikely to play
Questionable = Uncertain if player will play