Panthers Injury Update - Burns in concussion protocol

[Jeremy Igo]

CHARLOTTE — Of the four players who exited Sunday's win in Atlanta and did not return, only cornerback Donte Jackson (toe) participated in Wednesday's practice.

Jackson was on the field in a limited capacity after playing just one snap against the Falcons. Defensive end Brian Burns (concussion) was at practice during the portion open to media but was in a red jersey. He did not participate.

Head coach Matt Rhule announced after practice that defensive tackle Kawann Short will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder after injuring it in the third quarter on Sunday. Short will be placed on the reserve/injured list.

Rhule did not have an update on defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle), who was not on the field.

Slated to start for Short, defensive tackle Zach Kerr was limited on Wednesday with a toe injury, as was wide receiver Curtis Samuel (knee).

Cornerback Eli Apple (hamstring) was also a limited participant. After returning from the reserve/injured list in Week 4, Apple played only six special teams snaps before injuring the opposite hamstring that sidelined him during training camp. He was a limited participant last Wednesday but sat out Thursday's and Friday's sessions.

While Christian McCaffrey (high ankle sprain) is eligible to return from IR this week, Rhule said the running back would not be activated just yet. McCaffrey's original timetable to return was 4-6 weeks, and he's missed only three games to this point.

"He's working to get back, and as soon as we can get him back, we'll get him back," Rhule said.

 

https://www.panthers.com/news/week-6-wednesday-injury-report-donte-jackson-limited-in-practice

[NAS]

Any chance he may play on Sunday?

[Jeremy Igo]

7 minutes ago, NAS said:

Any chance he may play on Sunday?

We won't know until Saturday. He has indicated to people he thinks he will but really only the doctors and test results dictate it. 

[NAS]

11 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

We won't know until Saturday. He has indicated to people he thinks he will but really only the doctors and test results dictate it. 

Thanks. I feel like he is our most important player on defensive line right now to generate pressure on the QB

[Varking]

Just now, NAS said:

Thanks. I feel like he is our most important player on defensive line right now to generate pressure on the QB

He’s our most important player on defense. 

[nctarheelreincarnated]

Just now, NAS said:

Thanks. I feel like he is our most important player on defensive line right now to generate pressure on the QB

Yeah him not playing with YGM also not playing. If you're a betting guy, take the Bears and the points. 

[uncfan888]

I thought burns' brother said he didn't have a concussion? 

[Jeremy Igo]

1 minute ago, uncfan888 said:

I thought burns' brother said he didn't have a concussion? 

Don't ever go by what the players say to other people when it comes to concussions. You can feel fine but still have the symptoms. 

[uncfan888]

Just now, Jeremy Igo said:

Don't ever go by what the players say to other people when it comes to concussions. You can feel fine but still have the symptoms. 

[Ricky Spanish]

Donte Jackson has exited every single game this season due to injury at one point or another...

[uncfan888]

3 minutes ago, Ricky Spanish said:

Donte Jackson has exited every single game this season due to injury at one point or another...

 

That toe or ankle injury he has will probably linger all year unless they IR him and force him to sit

[Varking]

3 minutes ago, uncfan888 said:

 

That toe or ankle injury he has will probably linger all year unless they IR him and force him to sit

Which we cant really afford while we are in the hunt. 

[Harbingers]

Oof, DL is gonna be hurting this game.

[uncfan888]

4 minutes ago, Varking said:

Which we cant really afford while we are in the hunt. 

Yeah, just the nature of the beast with those foot injuries. Only thing that heals them is rest