Panthers reinforcements on the way? Here’s who is eligible to return from injury in Week 5
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Following the Panthers’ 34-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, more than a handful of notable names are eligible to return from their respective injured lists.
Among that group is a pair of projected starters, cornerback Dane Jackson and outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum, and a pair of rookie draft picks, running back Jonathon Brooks and defensive end Jaden Crumedy.
Carolina Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks addresses the media following the first practice of 2024 rookie minicamp in Charlotte, N.C. on May 10, 2024. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE PANTHERS’ INJURED LISTS ▪ The team gets eight “designated for return” slots on injured reserve this season.
Prior to the NFL’s cutdown deadline in August, cornerback Dane Jackson (hamstring) and safety Sam Franklin (foot) were placed on injured reserve with return designations. Since then, five other players have been placed on injured reserve.
Jackson and Franklin have missed the required four weeks in order to be eligible for a return, as have tight end Ian Thomas and defensive end Jaden Crumedy.
