THE Carolina Panthers made a handful of roster changes ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
As announced Saturday afternoon, the team placed running back Miles Sanders on injured reserve. The sixth-year veteran was ruled out of the Week 10 win over the New York Giants with an ankle injury.
Sanders, in the No. 2 role behind starter Chuba Hubbard, has recorded 38 carries for 139 yards and a touchdown in 10 games in 2024. His average of 3.7 rushing yards per attempt is currently the second lowest of his career in the NFL – only ahead of last season’s mark of 3.3.
With Sanders now out for at least the next four games, the Panthers will be able to use second-round pick Jonathon Brooks, who is expected to make his professional debut on Sunday. The rookie guard was out for more than a year after tearing his ACL.
To fill Sanders’ vacancy on the 53-man roster, the Panthers signed wide receiver Deven Thompkins from the practice squad.
Carolina also elevated two practice squad members for tomorrow: wide receiver Dan Chisena and outside linebacker Kenny Dyson.
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