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Who’s inactive for Carolina Panthers-New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football game?

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) blocks a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) during a game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) blocks a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) during a game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. alslitz@charlotteobserver.com

A few healthy Carolina Panthers won’t play tonight.

Running back and returner Raheem Blackshear won’t, and neither will offensive guard Nash Jensen, offensive tackle David Sharpe, linebacker DJ Johnson and cornerback Sam Webb.

Just because Carolina had some decisions to make tonight doesn’t mean the team has eluded the injury bug — because the Panthers haven’t.

Jaycee Horn, the team’s top corner, was placed on the IR on Friday after a hamstring injury. Offensive lineman Brady Christensen was also announced as out for the season this week — one of two guards the Panthers will have to protect Bryce Young without. Austin Corbett is still serving time on the PUP list as he rehabs from knee surgery.

Some good news for Carolina fans? Young will have back wide receiver DJ Chark, the team’s best deep threat, after missing a bunch of practices and last week’s season opener with a hamstring injury. His return — even if it’s on a predicted “pitch count” — will be particularly welcomed considering the Panthers took very few deep shots against Atlanta.

Right tackle Taylor Moton (biceps) was left off the final injury report for the week on Saturday and will play tonight. Cade Mays (right side) and Chandler Zavala (left) will start in the guard slots on the O-Line.

Full list of inactives for Carolina Panthers

  • RB Raheem Blackshear
  • CB Sam Webb
  • OLB DJ Johnson
  • G Nash Jensen
  • OT David Sharpe

Full list of inactives for New Orleans Saints

  • WR Lynn Bowden Jr.
  • WR A.T. Perry
  • RB Kendre Miller (hamstring)
  • RB Kirk Merritt
  • OL Nick Saldiveri
  • DE Kyle Phillips

This story was originally published September 18, 2023 at 6:01 PM.

Alex Zietlow
The Charlotte Observer
Alex Zietlow writes about the Carolina Panthers and the ways in which sports intersect with life for The Charlotte Observer, where he has been a reporter since August 2022. Zietlow’s work has been honored by the Pro Football Writers Association, the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) group. He’s earned six APSE Top 10 distinctions for his coverage on a variety of topics, from billion-dollar stadium renovations to the small moments of triumph that helped a Panthers kicker defy the steepest odds in sports. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22. Support my work with a digital subscription
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