The anemic pass rush of the Carolina Panthers will probably be a whole lot weaker in Week 6.
After missing out on a third straight practice, starting outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has been ruled doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The three-time Pro Bowler has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury he sustained in the Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Outside of Clowney, the Panthers are currently carrying four edge rushers on their active roster—Charles Harris, Thomas Incoom, Tarron Jackson and DJ Johnson. Carolina has also recently signed Marquis Haynes Sr. and former first-round pick Shaq Lawson to their practice squad.
The Panthers have ruled out five players for the contest—tight end Tommy Tremble, centers Austin Corbett and Andrew Raym, right tackle Taylor Moton and inside linebacker Josey Jewell. Moton is set to miss the first game of his eight-year NFL career.
Here’s the full injury report from Friday:
| Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status | |
| C Austin Corbett | Biceps | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| LB Josey Jewell | Hamstring/groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| WR Diontae Johnson | Ankle | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| OT Taylor Moton | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| C Andrew Raym | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| TE Tommy Tremble | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| OLB Jadeveon Clowney | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| DL A’Shawn Robinson | Ankle | Limited | DNP | Limited | Questionable |
| OT Ikem Ekwonu | Elbow | Full | Limited | Full | – |
| CB Dane Jackson | Hamstring | Full | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| WR Xavier Legette | Shoulder | Full | Full | Full | – |
| TE Ian Thomas | Calf | Full | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
