The Carolina Panthers (5-3) are preparing for their Week 10 trip to Green Bay, Wis. to face off against the 7-2 Green Bay Packers. There are a lot of names on today’s injury report and some of them are mildly concerning. It’s only Wednesday, but there are a few guys we’ll have to monitor throughout the week and hope they’re able to suit up on Sunday.

Cornerback James Bradberry did not practice again today and is still listed on the injury report with a groin injury. He had to leave last week’s game against the Tennessee Titans due to this injury so he’s definitely one to keep an eye on as the week progresses. Left tackle Greg Little is still in the concussion protocol and was unable to practice today. Hopefully he’s able to re-join the team soon as they could use the depth. Defensive tackle Vernon Butler also didn’t practice due to a back injury. If he’s unable to go on Sunday then we should expect recently signed Wes Horton to take his spot on the game day roster.

Panthers DNPs today: James Bradberry, Vernon Butler, Greg Little. — Joe Person (@josephperson) November 7, 2019

According to reports there were only three players who didn’t practice today, so that means running back Christian McCaffrey, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, safety Eric Reid and wide receiver Curtis Samuel did practice. That’s good news.

Quarterback Kyle Allen is listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury but was a full participant in practice, so he’s still expected to start. With Cam Newton on injured reserve, it’s the Will Grier Show if Allen is somehow unable to play this weekend. Linebacker Shaq Thompson and edge rushers Brian Burns and Christian Miller were also full participants in practice again today.

We’ll keep an eye on things throughout the week, but hopefully Bradberry, Little and Butler are able to play on Sunday since this game against the Packers is a pretty big deal — it could determine whether or not the Panthers make the playoffs if tiebreakers have to be used. A win on Sunday would go a long way towards helping the Panthers secure one of the six coveted playoff berths.

Panthers injury report

Did not participate in practice

CB James Bradberry (groin)

DT Vernon Butler (back)

OT Greg Little (concussion)

Limited participation in practice

N/A

Full participation in practice

LB/DE Mario Addison (non-injury)

QB Kyle Allen (shoulder)

LB/DE Brian Burns (wrist)

RB Christian McCaffrey (knee)

DT Gerald McCoy (knee)

LB/DE Christian Miller (ankle)

S Eric Reid (ankle)

WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring)

LB Shaq Thompson (ankle)

Practice Status

Did not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitions

Limited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitions

Full participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitions

Game Status

Out = Player will not play

Doubtful = Player unlikely to play

Questionable = Uncertain if player will play