Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell to undergo season-ending LCL surgery

The injury occurred during Wednesday’s practice.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL, as @josephperson reported. Brazzel Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Brazzell injured his knee during Wednesday’s practice. Joseph Person reported the revised course after a second opinion.

Why it matters: Brazzell had initially been expected to miss up to eight weeks. Carolina must now reset its receiver plans before the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Carolina selected Brazzell 83rd overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

What to watch: Carolina’s corresponding roster move will indicate how it plans to replace his camp role.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-07-30T17:38:38.065230+00:00

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Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell to undergo season-ending LCL surgery

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