Don't expect to see these Panthers in tonight's Hall of Fame Game vs. Cardinals
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The worst thing about NFL preseason games is you rarely get to see the best players not the field. When it comes to the Hall of Fame Game, it's more true than ever—and we're likely to be treated to a heavy helping of third-stringers and other players on the roster bubble.
While it's a bummer for watchability, the Carolina Panthers are making the right decision to rest all of their starters for tonight's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The team is currently suffering through a flurry of major setbacks—including season-ending knee injuries for outside linebacker Nic Scourton and rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II.
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Understandably, head coach Dave Canales is playing it safe—telling reporters earlier in the week that he won't be fielding his starters and a few other key players. So, at the least, don't expect to see these Panthers out on the gridiron tonight:
- QB Bryce Young
- RB Jonathon Brooks
- RB Chuba Hubbard
- WR Jalen Coker
- WR Xaiver Legette
- WR Tetairoa McMillan
- TE Mitchell Evans
- TE Ja'Tavion Sanders
- TE Tommy Tremble
- OT Monroe Freeling
- OT Rasheed Walker
- G Robert Hunt
- G Damien Lewis
- C Luke Fortner
- OLB Pat Jones II
- OLB Jaelan Phillips
- DL Bobby Brown III
- DL Derrick Brown
- ILB Devin Lloyd
- ILB Trevin Wallace
- CB Jaycee Horn
- CB Mike Jackson
- CB Chau Smith-Wade
- S Trev'on Moehrig
- S Nick Scott
In addition to these, Carolina has several players currently out due to injuries or medical issues—including left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, right tackle Taylor Moton and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton.
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