The Carolina Panthers knew their latest wave of injuries was going to leave them without at least four players in Week 10—outside linebacker Brian Burns, cornerback CJ Henderson, wideout Laviska Shenault Jr. and tight end Stephen Sullivan. And, as expected, they’ve added a fifth.
Receiver DJ Chark is officially inactive for tonight’s matchup against the Chicago Bears. Chark was listed as doubtful on yesterday’s final injury report with an elbow issue.
For insurance measures at the position, the Panthers have elevated Mike Strachan from the practice squad. Strachan, a former Indianapolis Colt under head coach Frank Reich, was signed back on Sept. 13.
Carolina has also padded their roster with two outside linebackers. Marquis Haynes Sr., who missed the first eight games due to a back injury, has been activated while Eku Leota is up for his third straight elevation.
Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers:
- OLB Brian Burns
- WR DJ Chark
- CB CJ Henderson
- G Nash Jensen
- WR Laviska Shenault Jr.
- TE Stephen Sullivan
And here’s who’s out for the Bears:
- FB Khari Blasingame
- OL Nate Davis
- QB Justin Fields
- LB Tremaine Edmunds
- WR Velus Jones Jr.
- DL Dominique Robinson
- DB Terell Smith
