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The Carolina Panthers will place wide receiver Adam Thielen on injured reserve due to a severe hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least the next four games. Thielen sustained the injury during a touchdown catch in a recent victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. His absence will elevate younger receivers Xavier Legette and Jonathan Mingo in the depth chart as the team prepares for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Adam Thielen's injury significantly impacts the Panthers' receiving corps.
- Xavier Legette and Jonathan Mingo are expected to step up in Thielen's absence.
Adam Thielen | WR
Injury
Week 4
8 receptions
109 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Thielen will miss at least four games due to a severe hamstring injury.
- He had a strong start to the season with eight catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Xavier Legette | WR
Pickup
8 receptions
77 rec yards
- Legette will see increased opportunities with Thielen out.
- He has shown promise with eight catches for 77 yards this season.
Jonathan Mingo | WR
Pickup
6 receptions
59 rec yards
- Mingo will also benefit from Thielen's absence.
- He has recorded six receptions for 59 yards this season.
Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers will need to rely on younger receivers in the upcoming games.
- First-year head coach Dave Canales has a challenging task ahead with Thielen's injury.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals will face a weakened Panthers receiving corps in their next matchup.