As expected, the Carolina Panthers will begin the 2024 regular season without a couple of their starters on offense.
The team has officially ruled out both Tommy Tremble (hamstring/back) and Ian Thomas (calf) from Sunday’s opener against the NFC South rival New Orleans Saints. Tremble and Thomas, who did not participate in practice all week, have been listed as the first-string tight ends on Carolina’s first unofficial depth chart of the new campaign.
Their absences could give way to opportunities for 2024 fourth-round pick Ja’Tavion Sanders as well as Jordan Matthews. The 21-year-old rookie and the 32-year old veteran have impressed throughout the summer, and should serve as the next men up for Tremble and Thomas.
Carolina might also be without backup tackle Yosh Nijman, who has been deemed questionable due to a tibia injury.
| Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status | |
| TE Ian Thomas | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| TE Tommy Tremble | Hamstring/back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| OT Yosh Nijman | Tibia | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| RB Miles Sanders | Finger | Limited | Full | Full | – |
| CB Troy Hill | Heel | Limited | Full | – |