We may have seen the last of Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders this season.
With rookie rusher Jonathon Brooks now out for the remainder of the campaign after re-tearing the ACL in his right knee, the offense has been forced to look for a No. 2 behind workhorse Chuba Hubbard. For now, it’ll likely be seventh-year veteran Mike Boone—who is expected to be called up from the practice squad for Sunday’s contest against the Dallas Cowboys.
But what about this year’s original No. 2?
Head coach Dave Canales was asked about Sanders’ status on Friday . . .
Dave Canales said Miles Sanders is still working his way back from high ankle sprain. He is eligible to return for the last three games although unclear if that will be the case.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) December 13, 2024
Sanders went down with the ankle injury in Carolina’s Week 10 win over the New York Giants in Munich, Germany. He is currently on the injured reserve list.
Prior to the sprain, Sanders rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on 38 attempts. His 2024 average of 3.7 yards per carry currently stands as the second-lowest of his career.
