Panthers Get Frustrating Week 9 Injury Report Ahead of Nov. 5 Trade Deadline

Panthers Issue Injury Report

The Carolina Panthers have released their injury report ahead of the NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline, and it's not good news for the team.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is questionable with a high ankle sprain, running back Christian McCaffrey is out with a foot injury, wide receiver DJ Moore is out with a concussion, and cornerback Jaycee Horn is out with a broken foot.

These injuries are a major blow to the Panthers, who are 3-5 and in need of a win to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

What Does This Mean for the Panthers?

The Panthers are now without their starting quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and cornerback. This is a major blow to the team's chances of winning in the short term.

With Mayfield out, the Panthers will likely start Sam Darnold at quarterback. Darnold has not played well this season, and he is not the same caliber of quarterback as Mayfield.

The Panthers will also be without their best offensive player in McCaffrey. McCaffrey is one of the most versatile and dynamic players in the NFL, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's offense.

The Panthers will also be without their top wide receiver in Moore. Moore is a Pro Bowl wide receiver, and he is one of the most dangerous playmakers in the NFL. His absence will be a major blow to the team's passing game.

Finally, the Panthers will be without their top cornerback in Horn. Horn is one of the best young cornerbacks in the NFL, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's defense.

What Does This Mean for the Trade Deadline?

The Panthers are now in a difficult position ahead of the NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline. The team is in need of help at multiple positions, but they may not be able to afford to make any major moves due to their salary cap situation.

The Panthers could try to trade for a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or cornerback, but they would likely have to give up a lot of draft capital in order to do so.

The Panthers could also try to sign a free agent, but the pickings are slim at this point in the season.

The Panthers are in a tough spot, and it remains to be seen what they will do ahead of the trade deadline.