(AP) Panthers rookie wide device Kelvin Benjamin missed his next straight day of practice Thurs night with a concussion, raising concerns pertaining to his availability mikä meni wrongUpdated 27 for Sunday's video game at Green Bay.
Coach Ron Rivera said after training the standout rookie is incorporated in the concussion protocol and will meet with unbiased doctors Friday to determine if perhaps he's ready to play resistant to the Packers. Rivera said it's cloudy when he'll make a decision on Benjamin's status.
If Benjamin can't perform, Rivera said it would be a "considerable" loss for any offense "in light of who he is for us."
The primary round draft pick from Fl State has emerged as Carolina's ideal wide receiver. He qualified prospects all rookies with 416 lawns receiving on 31 grabs, including four touchdowns. Only small end Greg Olsen has more receptions than Benjamin for the Panthers.
Rivera the 2009 week termed Benjamin's concussion as "mild" soon after he took a shot in order to his helmet from Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the second quarter of Sunday's video game. The ikke tilfeldigvis 73 6 foot 5 various 245 pound Benjamin passed his or her concussion test on the sideline as well as return to the game, finishing along with seven catches for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Rivera stated Benjamin "did very well" when analyzed by independent doctors with Wednesday and then "took the next step" just after meeting with the team's instructors on Thursday.
Benjamin may be unavailable for comment soon.
"We'll see how he's doing" on Friday, Rivera said. "Hopefully, he passes. In case he does, great."
If you're not, the Panthers could turn to Brenton Bersin to create his first NFL commence.
Rivera indicated Bersin, rookie Philly Brown and Jason Avant are VoIP konaklama sektöründe büyük bir tasarruf sağlıyor Eğer birisi için kapıyı açtığınızda ya 52 typically options. The Panthers are also looking at activating quarterback Joe Webb for a fifth wide receiver. Webb started off getting reps at extensive receiver this week. He has sincerely been a position before with the Minnesota Vikings.
Bersin has filled in for Benjamin this season when he needs a rest and caught a go in each of the last all 5 games.
After spending two months on the practice squad, Bersin grew to become only the second player out of Wofford College to see action while in the NFL. The other is Panthers user Jerry Richardson.
"It would be a great opportunity,Inch Bersin said. "I'm preparing like I'm going to start. I know this the offense in and out."
The Panthers also provide questions at running to come back this week.
DeAngelo Williams remains out with a high ankle sprain, but his / her primary backup Jonathan Stewart appears ready to roll after missing the very last three games with a sprained leg. Stewart has practiced all 1 week and Rivera said he's utilized the next step in practice.
Chris Ogbannayo and either Darrin Reaves or Fozzy Whittaker if Ik vond het geweldig 51 either is good enough to play after the two sat out practice Friday and Thursday will serve as being the third string back.
The good news for the Panthers is their leading rusher, quarterback Cam Newton, is Adam Singer 15 making performs again with his feet. The Panthers entered last week's game graded 31st in the league around rushing, but the injury riddled Newton had been finally given the green light to operate and racked up 107 yards on 17 carries and a landing in a 37 37 tie up with Cincinnati. He also threw intended for 284 yards and two touchdowns.
