Panthers Rookie Third-Round Pick WR Chris Brazzell III Carted Off Field with Knee Injury
The first padded session brought extra aggression as Carolina worked through physical drills and competition during camp.
- On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers held their first padded practice of training camp, bringing extra aggression to the field during the session.
- Head coach Dave Canales emphasized player accountability during the drills, urging the team to "drive it" and take ownership of their performance.
- Following a 7-on-7 repetition, wide receiver Chris Brazell exited Wednesday's practice session early after appearing to sustain a knee injury.
- Trainers assisted Brazell off the field immediately following the play, helping the rookie onto a cart because he could not put weight on his leg.
- Selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, Brazell holds an Athleticism Score of 83 and currently ranks 9th among wide receiver prospects.
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Panthers rookie third-round pick WR Chris Brazzell III carted off field with knee injury
Carolina Panthers promising rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell III was carted off the practice field on Wednesday with a left knee injury.
Panthers Wide Receiver Leaves Practice With Apparent Knee Injury
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Brazell has exited practice Wednesday due to an apparent knee injury.According to a report by Mike Kaye, Brazell was seen holding his right knee after a 7-on-7 rep. He later confirmed that he was helped to a trainer’s cart without putting pressure on the knee.“Chris Brazzell held his right knee […] The post Panthers Wide Receiver Leaves Practice With Apparent Knee Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Panthers’ first padded practice of training camp
Training camp is officially underway in Charlotte, as the Carolina Panthers held their first padded practice on Tuesday. Head coach Dave Canales, linebacker Jaelan Phillips, and running back Jonathon Brooks share the excitement for the first day in pads, increased physicality, and the bonding of this year’s squad.
Panthers' Chris Brazzell Suffers LCL Tear
Chris Brazzell‘s first NFL training camp has brought a significant setback. The third-round Panthers wide receiver draftee will miss several weeks because of a knee injury. An LCL tear being described as “moderate” (per The Athletic’s Joe Person and NFL.com’s Cameron Wolfe) will sideline the rookie pass catcher. The former Tennessee and Tulane wideout will miss up to eight weeks, Person adds. This would stand to inject IR into the equation, thou…
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