Panthers LT Jordan Gross (broken leg) expects to be cleared for "anything" in three months.
Gross said he suffered a "perfect break" of his tibia and fibia. He'll be on crutches for six weeks before beginning his rehab. Gross admitted that the team will "probably baby me through" the offseason program, but he'll be ready to go for training camp.
Panthers LT Jordan Gross revealed that he actually broke his tibia and fibula in his right leg.
It was originally thought that Gross broke his ankle, but that joint was not damaged. He has screws and plates holding his leg together, but this development shouldn't affect Gross' timetable for return. The Panthers' best offensive lineman should still be fine for next season's training camp.
DeAngelo Williams laughed off questions about his knee and was apparently unaware he was even on the injury report last week.
Williams' knee is not an issue. Even coach John Fox admitted that no one was buying the claim that his No. 1 running back was ever questionable for last week. Williams is a fine RB1 against a middling Jets run defense this week.
Panthers RB Tyrell Sutton has caught the eye of coach John Fox.
Sutton was on the field for some crunch-time plays during Thursday's loss because of his pass-catching skills. He ended up with two catches for 18 yards and also added four punt returns for 106 yards. Obviously, snaps for Sutton are going to be extremely limited behind DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.
Panthers WLB Landon Johnson has a knee sprain but doesn't need surgery, according to coach John Fox.
Johnson was injured in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss to the Dolphins. It's remarkably yet another injury to a Panthers' front seven that has been ravaged this season. Johnson was already filling in for Thomas Davis (injured reserve, knee).
Coach John Fox isn't letting anyone know about the nature, or severity, of Julius Peppers' hand injury.
"I could say, but I probably wouldn't," said Fox. Peppers injured his hand two weeks ago against New Orleans and has predominantly played on only passing downs since. Last week Fox would only go as far as saying that Peppers' hand is "messed up," while LB Jon Beason told reporters it was broken. Peppers has seven sacks on the season.
Panthers WLB Landon Johnson left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury and did not return.
Johnson and Nail Diggs were prime culprits in a Panthers defense that struggled to tackle all night. His injury could open the door to more playing for Dan Connor, which may actually help the Panthers' run defense.
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