Despite a few doubts, the Carolina Panthers will have their leading receiver in uniform for today’s matchup from the nation’s capital.
Wideout Diontae Johnson is set to play against the Washington Commanders later this afternoon. The sixth-year veteran was listed as questionable for the contest on Friday with ankle, ribs and hamstring injuries.
Johnson did not participate in practice sessions on both Wednesday and Thursday with the ankle issue. He was then upgraded to a limited participant on Friday, but carried two additional injury designations for his ribs and hamstring.
Through six games, Johnson leads the Panthers in receptions (29), receiving yards (340) and receiving touchdowns (three).
The Panthers will, however, be without a few key starters including right tackle Taylor Moton (elbow), defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (ankle) and inside linebacker Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin)—all of whom were ruled out on Friday. Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder) will also be a no-go for the second straight week.
Here are all the Week 7 inactives for Carolina:
- ILB Claudin Cherelus
- OLB Jadeveon Clowney
- ILB Josey Jewell
- OT Taylor Moton
- ILB Jon Rhattigan
- DL A’Shawn Robinson
- TE Tommy Tremble
And here are the inactives for Washington:
- DE Dorance Armstrong
- QB Jeff Driskel
- LB Dominique Hampton
- S Tyler Owens
- G Chris Paul
