Panthers Face Monday Night Test Without Key Starters—Can Bryce Young Lead the Charge?

The Panthers are heading into Monday Night Football a bit shorthanded — and you can feel the ripple of uncertainty already. Losing three starters — linebackers Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace, along with center Cade Mays — is no small blow, especially when Rozeboom’s been sidelined all week nursing hip and hamstring issues, and Wallace’s shoulder gave him no chance at practice either. Then there’s Mays, who popped up on the injury report just days ago. It’s the ninth different starting offensive line combo in 12 weeks — chaotic, right? Coach Dave Canales has shaken things up by plugging Austin Corbett at center, but you’ve got to wonder about the cohesion on that front. Luckily, quarterback Bryce Young, despite his ankle woes, has been full-go at practice all week, alongside several other key players creeping back from various knocks. Still, those gaps leave a mark — and Monday’s showdown against the 49ers just got a whole lot trickier. LEARN MORE

The Panthers will not have three starters for Monday Night Football.

Linebackers Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace and center Cade Mays were ruled out for the game against the 49ers.

Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) and Wallace (shoulder) missed practice all week, while Mays was added to the report on Friday.

Mays’ absence necessitates a ninth different combination of starting offensive lines in 12 weeks. Coach Dave Canales said earlier on Saturday that Austin Corbett will start at center.

The rest of the names on the injury report do not have an injury designation.

Quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) had full practices all week and is good to go, as are cornerback Akayleb Evans (ankle), wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip), wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (ankle), safety Lathan Ransom (hand) and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (knee).