The Carolina Panthers may not have one of their very top defenders at their disposal here in Week 14, but at least they’re getting back one of their top pass catchers.
As expected, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is active and is expected to make his return for today’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie was carted off from Week 12’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after sustaining a scary neck injury and did not play the next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sanders is the third-leading receiver for the Panthers this season, behind only fellow rookie Xavier Legette and the departed Diontae Johnson—who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 29. The 2024 fourth-round selection has reeled in 29 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown.
Carolina will not, however, have outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney—the team leader in sacks (3.5) and pressures (30). The three-time Pro Bowler, who was listed as questionable for the contest on Friday, was downgraded to out on Saturday due to a knee injury.
Here is the full list of inactives on the afternoon for the Panthers:
- CB Shemar Bartholomew
- OLB Jadeveon Clowney
- WR Jalen Coker
- CB Akayleb Evans
- CB Caleb Farley
- OL Jarrett Kingston
- S Jammie Robinson
- S Nick Scott
And for the host Eagles:
- S Reed Blankenship
- S Sydney Brown
- WR Britain Covey
- OL Nick Gates
- G Trevor Keegan
- OT Darian Kinnard
- QB Tanner McKee (Emergency QB)
