Panthers rookie wideout Chris Brazzell out for season in training camp blow

The Panthers can’t catch a break. Just a week after second-year pass rusher Nic Scourton tore his ACL, Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL, per Adam Schefter. The injury happened during a 7-on-7 drill in Wednesday’s practice, after which he couldn’t put weight

Brazzell injured his left knee Wednesday in practice. The rookie receiver had impressed early in training camp.

The Panthers selected Chris Brazzell in the third round of the NFL Draft earlier this year out of Tennessee.

How Does Chris Brazzell II's Knee Injury Impact the Panthers' Wide Receiver Room in Fantasy Football?  Sports Illustrated

After tight end Mitchell Evans went down Tuesday, Carolina's rookie hurt his knee Wednesday.

Source: Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell suffers LCL tear  espn.com

With a few key players injured and Italian big man Luigi Suigo not on campus yet, it’s too early to give any analysis of the 2026-27 team, but there were notable takeaways from Monday's open practice.