Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will miss the entire 2026 NFL season after further medical evaluation revealed that his right knee injury was more severe than initially believed.
Brazzell suffered what was first thought to be an isolated lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tear during training camp, but additional testing later found more extensive damage that will require season-ending surgery. The update underscores how the full extent of serious knee injuries may not become clear until advanced imaging and specialist evaluations are completed.
