Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Diontae Johnson Injury Update: Panthers’ WR likely to play against Commanders

Diontae Johnson has drawn 43 targets across four starts

Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

After weeks of injury news, the Panthers got some positive news ahead of their Week 7 clash on Sunday. Wide receiver (WR) Diontae Johnson is available for Panther’s matchup against the Commanders.

Johnson was officially listed as questionable after he missed the practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to ribs and hamstring injury.

However, reports have confirmed that the 28-year-old WR will be good to go for Sunday’s clash.

Johnson has drawn 43 targets across four starts. His season stats include 340 yards on 29 receptions (11.7 per catch) and three touchdowns.

Carolina Panthers Injury News Ahead of Week 7

While Johnson’s availability is good news for the Panthers, they still have a few injury concerns heading into this week’s game.

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Rookie running back Jonathan Brooks, who recently returned to practice for the first time this season, will not participate in the Week 7 game.

Other players who have been ruled out for the Commanders clash include, linebackers Claudin Cherelus (hamstring), Jon Rhattigan (knee/illness), and Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin). Offensive tackle Taylor Moton (elbow) and defensive end A’Shawn Robinson (knee).

Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder), defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy (ankle), and safety Sam Franklin Jr. (foot) are all listed as doubtful for the matchup.

Meanwhile, cornerback Dane Jackson (hamstring), wide receiver David Moore (knee), offensive tackle Yosh Nijman (knee), defensive end LaBryan Ray (ankle/knee), and tight end Tommy Tremble (concussion) are all considered questionable.

(Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

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