Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton won’t be getting the start in Week 9, but he’s closer to getting back to full health.
The veteran passer, who missed this past Sunday’s 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos due to a sprained right thumb, was listed as a full participant for today’s practice. He will, however, give way once again to Bryce Young—who was announced as the Week 9 starter by head coach Dave Canales.
Canales had this to say about Dalton’s status:
“Andy is progressing. He was out there throwing. And I just really looked at all the things and for me, I just erred on the side of caution and wanted get Andy in the best possible situation to be able to make a decision going forward.”
Joining Dalton as a full participant was rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee), who has yet to make his NFL debut. The Panthers now have one week to activate Brooks to the main roster.
Canales did not rule out Brooks from suiting up for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
Panthers coach Dave Canales says they will take the full week to see if Jonathon Brooks is ready to play. Seems headed that way. pic.twitter.com/Dg9uSlA3zg
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) October 30, 2024
Here’s Wednesday’s injury report in its entirety:
| Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status | |
| OLB Jadeveon Clowney | Rest | DNP | |||
| LT Ikem Ekwonu | Ankle | DNP | |||
| TE Feleipe Franks | Concussion | DNP | |||
| ILB Josey Jewell | Rest | DNP | |||
| OLB DJ Johnson | Ankle | DNP | |||
| DL A’Shawn Robinson | Rest | DNP | |||
| S Jammie Robinson | Knee | DNP | |||
| TE Tommy Tremble | Back | DNP | |||
| WR Adam Thielen | Hamstring | Limited | |||
| RB Jonathon Brooks | Knee | Full | |||
| DL Jaden Crumedy | Ankle | Full | |||
| QB Andy Dalton | Right thumb | Full | |||
| S Jordan Fuller | Hamstring | Full | |||
| OT Yosh Nijman | Knee | Full | |||
| OLB D.J. Wonnum | Quadriceps | Full |
