Injury report for Indy game

▪ OUT: OLB Justin Houston (hamstring), WR/KR Laviska Shenault (ankle) 

▪ Doubtful: S Vonn Bell (quadriceps)

▪ Questionable: WR DJ Chark (elbow), CB Donte Jackson (quadriceps)

 
Houston is likely to be replaced by the combination of rookie DJ Johnson, second-year pass rusher Amare Barno and new arrival Luiji Vilain. Shenault, who missed the win against Houston, will be replaced again by running back Raheem Blackshear in the backfield and at kicker returner.

 .......claim cornerback David Long Jr. off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders. Long previously played for Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and cornerbacks coach Jonathan Cooley in Los Angeles with the Rams. Long, listed as 5-foot-11 and 196 pounds, has appeared in 60 career games (11 starts) and produced 89 tackles, eight pass breakups and an interception. Given the quick turnaround of Long’s arrival, it’s not likely he plays Sunday. But because of his experience with the staff, there might be a slim chance he makes an appearance, especially with Jackson’s questionable status.

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Would love to have Bell and DJ in the game but does not sound likely.  Johnson seemed to have a decent game last week.  Hope to see him progress.  Players are going to have to step up and Luvu showed the way last week.

Justin Houston will now be out for at least four (4) more weeks... Sent to IR.

So.... How many does that make on IR so far this year.???  AND, we're only seven games into the season. Ten more games to go...!!

Boy if they ever believed in the "Next Man Up" theory, they had better believe it today!

IR has changed so much, it’s more like a bandage. If you expect a guy to be out a couple to three weeks just put him on the IR and call someone up or pick someone up. Week four they will be ready to go (in so many cases) I think there are twelve teams with as many or even more IR listed players as our Panthers.

IR has changed so much, it’s more like a bandage. If you expect a guy to be out a couple to three weeks just put him on the IR and call someone up or pick someone up. Week four they will be ready to go (in so many cases) I think there are twelve teams with as many or even more IR listed players as our Panthers.

AMEN, brother. This 'new' IR leaves a lot of room for manipulation of the roster. I've just come to expect more IR guys every week.