CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There was only so much the Panthers could learn about themselves playing in their final exhibition game ahead of the 2022 regular season. As is preseason tradition, avoiding as many injuries as possible takes top priority.
To no fault of its own, Carolina suffered major injuries at several key positions while enduring a 21-0 victory against the Buffalo Bills on Friday night at Bank of America Stadium.
Kicker Zane Gonzalez (groin), quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle), defensive tackle Derrick Brown (oblique) and tight ends Giovanni Ricci (groin) and Stephen Sullivan (stinger), all exited the game early and did not return.
