Panthers Rookie Receiver Exits Practice Due to Knee Injury

WHO:

panthers.com - The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Gabriel Benyard, an undrafted rookie from Kennesaw State.

buccaneers.com - Bucky Irving, running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, returned to practice after recovering from shoulder and foot injuries.

panthers.com - Jaelan Phillips, veteran pass-rusher for the Carolina Panthers, expressed support for teammate Nic Scourton.

Newsweek - Chris Brazzell, rookie wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers

Heavy NFL - Carolina Panthers

WHAT:

panthers.com - Benyard had 60 catches for 949 yards and nine touchdowns last season.

panthers.com - The Panthers waived defensive tackle Parker Peterson to make room for Benyard on the roster.

buccaneers.com - Irving took first-team reps and expressed gratitude for the training staff's support during his recovery, stating, "Shoulder [is] feeling good... Just taking it day-by-day."

buffalobills.com - Brandon Beane, general manager of the Buffalo Bills, reported that wide receiver Tyrell Shavers is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

panthers.com - Nic Scourton tore his ACL on the first day of training camp.

Newsweek - Chris Brazzell exited practice due to a knee injury.

Heavy NFL - A rookie wide receiver left practice with an apparent knee injury.

WHERE:

Newsweek - Carolina Panthers training camp

WHEN:

Newsweek - The incident occurred on Wednesday.

Heavy NFL - The incident occurred on Wednesday.

WHY:

panthers.com - The Panthers were running low on receivers after Dan Chisena was placed on injured reserve and rookie Chris Brazzell II suffered a left knee injury during practice.

Newsweek - The reason for Brazzell's exit was due to a knee injury.

Heavy NFL - The reason for the exit was an apparent knee injury.

HOW:

buccaneers.com - Head Coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Irving is "full speed" and will not have any restrictions during training camp.

panthers.com - Jaelan Phillips shared his personal experiences with injuries to support Scourton, stating, "It's devastating... you hate to see that happen to anybody, but especially to someone who invests so much and loves this game so much."

Newsweek - Brazzell left practice as a result of the injury.

Heavy NFL - The injury was described as apparent during practice.

The Carolina Panthers have signed wide receiver Gabriel Benyard, an undrafted rookie from Kennesaw State, after he had an impressive season with 60 catches for 949 yards and nine touchdowns. To make room for Benyard on the roster, the Panthers waived defensive tackle Parker Peterson, as they were running low on receivers following Dan Chisena's placement on injured reserve and rookie Chris Brazzell II's left knee injury during practice. This move reflects the team's need to bolster their receiving corps amid recent setbacks.