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Miles Sanders injury update and status vs. the Falcons in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 In Week 18, Miles Sanders and the Carolina Panthers meet the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sanders hasn’...

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Activated off IR Sanders (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Presumably Sanders wouldn't be activated off injured reserve unless the team intended to play the veteran, but it's unclear if Raheem Blackshear, who got the start in replace of the injured Chuba Hubbard (knee) last week, who still get the first crack at the starting job Sunday. Sanders could be a cap causality this offseason, so from that standpoint the team theoretically should be more invested in the development of Blackshear, but this overall could be a messy backfield with Mike Boone and Velus Jones also chipping in a few snaps as well.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Notebook: Wait and see on Miles Sanders for Sunday The veteran running back would need to be activated to the 53-man roster to play in this week's finale at Atlanta.

JANUARY 3 • PANTHERS.COM

Listed as questionable Sanders (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Designated to return from injured reserve earlier this week, Sanders was a full practice participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a limited session Thursday. He's the favorite to operate as Carolina's lead back this Sunday in what might end up being his final game for the team. If they don't end up activating Sanders, the Panthers likely will start Raheem Blackshear while bringing Mike Boone and Velus Jones off the bench.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Penix, Falcons have to beat Panthers and hope for help in their last chance to end playoff drought

Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons will try to protect their playoff chances and hope for help when they close their regular season against Carolina

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Limited Thursday Sanders (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Carolina designated Sanders for return from injured reserve Wednesday, after which he was a full participant in his return to drills. The downgrade in work may be related to a lack of conditioning, but his status nonetheless bears watching to see if he'll be able to join a backfield that lost Jonathon Brooks (knee) and Chuba Hubbard (knee) for the season over the last month. At the moment, Raheem Blackshear, Mike Boone and Velus Jones are the healthy running backs on the Panthers' active roster ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Sanders on getting back to the practice field in Week 18 Watch the Panthers running back speak to the media ahead of the team's season-ending matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

JANUARY 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Notebook: Canales reflective in final week, plus Sanders' return The Panthers got Miles Sanders back at practice this week. Could be play Sunday? Plus, Canales is reflective during final week, and Bryce Yo...

JANUARY 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Full practice Wednesday Sanders (ankle), who remains on injured reserve, practiced fully Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The Panthers officially designated Sanders for return from IR on Wednesday, two days removed from coach Dave Canales telling David Newton of ESPN.com that the running back had a chance to return to action Week 18. Sanders has been sidelined since Week 10, and he averaged just 3.7 YPC on his 38 carries prior to suffering a sprained ankle, but with Chuba Hubbard (knee) and Jonathon Brooks (knee) on IR, Sanders would be the most accomplished RB for Carolina if he's activated for Sunday's game in Atlanta, as Raheem Blackshear, Mike Boone and Velus Jones are the current healthy options at the position.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to practice this week Sanders (ankle), who remains on IR, will practice this week and could play in Sunday's Week 18 season finale against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Panthers head coach Dave Canales indicated Monday that Sanders was cleared to return to the field last week and said the veteran running back will practice this week. While Canales didn't state that Sanders will play Sunday against the Falcons, the head coach also didn't rule hm out. Sanders hasn't logged game action since hurting his ankle Week 10 against the Giants and landing on IR a few weeks later. If Sanders does suit up Sunday, he'd be added to a Carolina running-back room that recently lost Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee) and currently consists of Raheem Blackshear, Mike Boone and Velus Jones.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Success of Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold illustrates Panthers history of failure to develop QBs

Two years ago, the Carolina Panthers had both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold on their roster

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf

The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Rookie Bucky Irving relishes opportunity to help Buccaneers any way he can against skidding Raiders

Bucky Irving isn’t choosy

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Buccaneers are back to .500 and in position to control their playoff hopes down the stretch

Tampa Bay’s bid for a fourth straight NFC South title and fifth consecutive playoff berth is gaining momentum

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Lands on IR The Panthers placed Sanders (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Sanders had already been ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 game against Kansas City after spraining his ankle against the Giants in Week 10 prior to Carolina's Week 11 bye. He wasn't able to practice at all this week, and his move to IR means Sanders won't be eligible to return to game action until Sunday, Nov. 22 versus Arizona. His absence comes as rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee) appears set to make his NFL debut Sunday while serving as the Panthers' No. 2 back behind Chuba Hubbard.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Kansas City Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Sanders was carted off the field two weeks ago in Germany against the Giants. While he avoided a serious injury, Sanders is going to miss at least this one contest. The Panthers are expected to have rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee) available this week alongside Chuba Hubbard.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Sanders (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Sanders has been a spectator for both of the Panthers' first two Week 12 practices and looks to be trending toward sitting out Sunday's game against the Chiefs, just as head coach Dave Canales had intimated would be the case earlier in the week. Before Sanders is formally ruled out for the Week 12 contest, the Panthers will wait and see what, if anything, he's able to do during Friday's practice session. Sanders will likely cede the top backup role out of the backfield to rookie second-round pick Jonathon Brooks (knee), who has been a full participant in practices this week and should be ready to make his NFL debut Sunday as a change-of-pace option behind starter Chuba Hubbard.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Week 12 Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Sanders (foot/ankle) is considered week-to-week and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com report...

Impact Sanders was carted off the field with the lower-body injury during the Panthers' Week 10 overtime win over the Giants on Nov. 10, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting three days later that the running back was viewed as day-to-day. Despite having the benefit of a Week 11 bye to aid in his recovery, Sanders' injury looks to be more significant than the Panthers initially believed, as he wasn't on the field for the team's unofficial practice session Monday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Sanders has been serving as the top backup to lead back Chuba Hubbard this season, but rookie second-round pick Jonathon Brooks (knee) is poised to make his NFL debut Sunday and could retain the No. 2 role even once Sanders is back to full health.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as day-to-day Sanders is considered day-to-day after undergoing extensive tests on his foot/ankle and meeting with a specialist Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport's report doesn't offer a precise diagnosis for the lower leg injury that Sanders suffered in this past Sunday's overtime win over the Giants, but the Panthers aren't expecting the running back to be in store for a long absence. Sanders will benefit from a Week 11 bye, but he'll need the swelling in his foot/ankle to go down before he's cleared to resume practicing. Even if Sanders is ready to go for the Panthers' next game Nov. 24 versus the Chiefs in Week 12, he could drop to third on the depth chart in the backfield behind Chuba Hubbard and rookie Jonathon Brooks (knee), the latter of whom is likely to be ready to make his NFL debut.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing specialist Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Sanders is seeing a specialist for his knee/foot injury Monday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Sanders played six offensive snaps and rushed twice for five yards before exiting Sunday's win over the Giants with a knee/foot injury. Canales also noted the team doesn't have much information on Sanders' injury at the moment, but they should know more following Monday's specialist visit. The Panthers have a Week 11 bye, giving Sanders an extra week to recover regardless of the severity of his issue.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Sanders injury update: Panthers RB carted off field during Germany game vs. Giants | Sporting News Canada Miles Sanders left the Panthers-Giants game during the second quarter.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Miles Sanders injury update: Panthers RB carted off field during Germany game vs. Giants | Sporting News Miles Sanders left the Panthers-Giants game during the second quarter.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Exits Sunday's game Sanders (foot/ankle) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Prior to being carted off the field, Sanders carried twice for five yards. In his absence, Raheem Blackshear is available to work behind lead back Chuba Hubbard.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers have to take into consideration what benching Bryce Young again would do to his confidence

Coach Dave Canales isn't saying if Bryce Young will remain the Panthers starting quarterback moving forward despite leading Carolina on a late game-winning touchdown drive to beat...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press