Chris Brazzell II

The Panthers placed WR Chris Brazzell II on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Brazzell will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL. He'll miss the upcoming season.

Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL.

Fantasy Impact

Brazzell received a second opinion on his injury. He was originally expected to miss eight weeks, but the team and Brazzell view surgery as the best course of action for his future.

Chris Brazzell II has been diagnosed with a moderate LCL tear and is expected to miss up to eight weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Brazzell has been dealing with a knee injury early in training camp, but this is believed to be unrelated. The 2026 third-round pick was expected to challenge Xavier Legette for the WR3 role in Carolina, but will now be on the shelf for the near future.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said WR Chris Brazzell will get imaging.

Fantasy Impact

Brazzell re-aggravated the same knee injury he was dealing with earlier in the week. There should be an update on his status later in the week.

Chris Brazzell II is still not practicing on Tuesday with knee soreness.

Fantasy Impact

The Panthers won't be rushing Brazzell back. He is competing for an immediate role on the outside for Carolina.