{"id":1867,"date":"2024-10-20T10:54:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T08:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2024-10-20T10:55:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T08:55:47","slug":"diontae-johnson-injury-update-panthers-wr-likely-to-play-against-commanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/diontae-johnson-injury-update-panthers-wr-likely-to-play-against-commanders\/","title":{"rendered":"Diontae Johnson Injury Update: Panthers’ WR likely to play against Commanders"},"content":{"rendered":"

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. <\/p>

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

However, reports<\/a> have confirmed that the 28-year-old WR will be good to go for Sunday’s clash. <\/p>

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

Carolina Panthers Injury News Ahead of Week 7<\/h2>

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

Also Read: Lions vs Vikings Week 7 : predictions, odds and top picks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

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

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). <\/p>

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

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.<\/p>

(Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

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