The Carolina Panthers have placed Brady Christensen on injured reserve, leaving them without both starting guards entering Monday night's home opener against the New Orleans Saints. Christensen has a biceps injury and will miss at least four games. The injuries on the line are a big concern for a team with a rookie quarterback in No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. Second-year guard Cade Mays seems like the obvious replacement for Christensen. Mays started two games last season for the Panthers as a rookie. Rookie Chandler Zavala started the season opener for Carolina (0-1) at the other guard spot in place of Corbett.

• Brady Christensen has been placed on injured reserve with a biceps injury and will miss at least four games.
• The Carolina Panthers are without both starting guards, which is a big concern for rookie quarterback Bryce Young.
• Cade Mays, a second-year guard, is the likely replacement for Christensen.
• Rookie Chandler Zavala started the season opener at the other guard spot in place of Austin Corbett.