The Carolina Panthers may have to face one of the league's very best rushers without two of their starters on defense.
Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III, who is dealing with a bulging disc in his back, has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Brown was a non-participant in practice throughout the week.
Outside linebacker Pat Jones II may also be sidelined with a back injury of his own. Jones missed last weekend's regular-season opener, and has been listed as questionable after a limited session on Friday.
Carolina surrendered 291 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns in last week's 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears. Now, running back Bijan Robinson, 2025's scrimmage yards leader, awaits.
In a bit of good news,
wide receiver Jalen Coker (ankle) was a full participant today and will enter the weekend without a game designation.
Here is Carolina's full injury report from this afternoon:
- OLB Pat Jones II (Back) | Wednesday: Limited | Thursday: Limited | Friday: Limited | Game: Questionable
- WR Jalen Coker (Ankle) | Wednesday: Limited | Thursday: Limited | Friday: Full | Game: -
- DL Bobby Brown III (Back) | Wednesday: DNP | Thursday: DNP | Friday: DNP | Game: Out
- TE Darren Waller (Rest) | Wednesday: DNP | Thursday: Full | Friday: Full | Game: -
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers Week 2 injury report: One starter out, another questionable vs. Falcons
